Halton Families Have Until November 30 to Apply for the HDSB's AP, IB, I-STEM and APEX Programs

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Families across Milton and the rest of Halton have only a few weeks left to apply if they want their teen to start one of the Halton District School Board's specialized high school programs. Applications for four of these programs are open now, and the deadline for all of them is the end of November.

What Happened

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) has opened applications for its specialized programming, covering four distinct programs that students across Ontario can apply to. The board says all four are accepting online applications, with a single cut-off at 11:59 p.m. on November 30.

Key Details

• Four programs are accepting applications: Advanced Placement (AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, I-STEM, and the new Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence (APEX).

• AP is geared to students entering Grades 9 and 10, with AP courses offered in Grades 11 and 12.

• The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year program for Grades 11 and 12; an IB preparatory program for Grades 9 and 10 is offered at no cost at HDSB IB schools.

• I-STEM is a four-year learning pathway.

• APEX is a new regional sports program for competitive student-athletes, launching in September 2027 and based at the new Oakville Secondary School.

• The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on November 30. Applicants are notified on December 4, and families have until December 11 to accept a placement.

• Applications are made online through each program's page at hdsb.ca (hdsb.ca/AP, hdsb.ca/IB, hdsb.ca/ISTEM and hdsb.ca/APEX).

Community Impact

For Milton students and parents weighing high school options, these programs offer specialized academic and athletic pathways beyond the regular stream. With the application window closing at the end of November, interested families have a limited time to review the options and submit online.

Background

The specialized programs draw applicants from across the region and, in some cases, from across Ontario. APEX is the board's newest addition, a regional sports academy aimed at students competing at the provincial and national levels.

Source

Source: Halton District School Board — https://www.hdsb.ca/news-spotlight-on-schools/posts/specialized-programming-applications-are-now-open-at-the-halton-district-school-board/

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