# Are International Student fees payable?

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/are-international-student-fees-payable/12348>\
**Category:** Elementary and Secondary School\
**Created:** [May 7, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/are-international-student-fees-payable/12348 "2021-05-07T17:57:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Angelb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Angelb](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Angelb)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/are-international-student-fees-payable/12348/1 "2021-05-07T17:57:59Z")

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I am currently an international student about to complete my program in June. My children and spouse are in my home country. I got admission for them to study in elementary and secondary school and applied for their visas.  
Will l be paying international fees for them or it will be free?  
Thank you.

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/are-international-student-fees-payable/12348/2 "2021-05-25T11:58:43Z")

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Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

Ontario has [4 free public schooling systems](https://settlement.org/ontario/education/elementary-and-secondary-school/school-systems-in-ontario/what-are-the-different-school-systems-in-ontario/), English Public schools, English Catholic schools, French-language Public schools, and French-language Catholic schools. Attendance in public school will be determined by home address.

In Ontario, children aged 6 - 18 must attend school. You may find the [Settlement.org](http://Settlement.org) article, [At what age do children attend school?](https://settlement.org/ontario/education/elementary-and-secondary-school/general-information/at-what-age-do-children-attend-school/) Useful.

Here is an excerpt:

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> The Education Act is the law that governs public schools in Ontario. It says that children aged 6-18 must attend school. Many children can begin full day kindergarten program at age 4.
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> It is important to know that all children aged 6-18 can attend school, regardless of their immigration status or the immigration status of their parents. This is outlined in the [Education Act](http://findlink.at/eduact), the law that governs public schools in Ontario.

You can find some additional information regarding enrolling children in school here: [How do I enrol my child in school?](https://settlement.org/ontario/education/elementary-and-secondary-school/enrol-your-child-in-school/how-do-i-enrol-my-child-in-school/)

You may also find the resources, [The Newcomer’s Guide to Elementary School in Ontario](https://settlement.org/ontario/education/elementary-and-secondary-school/newcomers-guides-to-education/the-newcomer-s-guide-to-elementary-school-in-ontario/) helpful.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them [here](https://discuss.settlement.org/default.aspx).

We hope this information is helpful.

[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Team