Important Dates:
2026 IB Application (Class of 2031)
The application window for current Grade 8 students is now closed. We are no longer able to accept registrations for new applications.
Applicants, please be sure to check your emails after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13 for information about the Portfolio Task. Submission details will be included in the email. Please be sure to submit your project before the deadline at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18.
We look forward to meeting applicants at their scheduled in person assessment on: Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 PM OR Saturday, November 21 at 9:00 AM.
Please note that we do not recommend any special preparation or study for the admissions process.
2026-2027 Application Eligibility for Bayview Secondary's IB Programme:
Live in York Region within Bayview's IB catchment area at time of application (We cannot accept applications form outside of the area, this includes families who are planning to move into the area in future).
Be a student currently in Grade
- STEP 1: Complete the online registration process
- This process is completed centrally through EDSBY. See the links at the bottom of this page for instructions on how to create an account and how to log in
- STEP 2: Complete and submit a Personal Portfolio
- The Personal Portfolio will be formatted as a Google Slide Presentation
- Applicants will receive an email after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026 with detailed instructions about how to complete and submit the Portfolio
- Students will only be able to submit their Portfolios after receiving the instruction email
- YRDSB students will receive the email in their gapps email
- NonYRDSB students will receive the email in the student email entered in EDSBY during step one
- The Portfolio is about the applicant. We encourage students to complete this task independently and honestly
The Portfolio submission deadline is: 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2026
STEP 3: Participate in an in-person Admissions Assessment
- During the EDSBY application, you will select an assessment day and time:
- Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. OR
- Saturday, November 21, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
- The assessment will be hosted at Bayview Secondary School
- During the EDSBY application, you will select an assessment day and time:
- During the assessment, applicants will receive a prompt and will have 65 minutes to plan, write and edit their response
- The response should be written in full sentences and organized in paragraph form
- Answers will be assessed for the ideas shared and the clear communication of those ideas
If you have any additional questions please review this
Frequently Asked Questions Document
Please be sure to complete the application during the application window. We are not able to accept late applications.
Be advised individual results/standings will not be released. Submitting an application indicates that you understand and will adhere to this policy.