If you’re looking for a school where…
- your child gets a say in what, how, and when they learn
- your child gets individual feedback instead of grades, tests, or report cards
- students have lots of time to play, be outdoors, and just be kids
- kids make decisions together in meetings chaired by their peers
- parents and family members are welcome in the classroom
- families, students, and staff work together in democratic community
- and there’s a strong focus on social justice…
Online Information Session
If you missed ALPHA’s Open House in December, don’t worry! You can still register for our Online Information Session on Thursday, January 22, 7-8pm. We strongly encourage all interested parents/guardians to attend, so you can learn more about ALPHA’s educational philosophy, get answers to your questions, and make an informed decision about whether ALPHA would be a good fit for your child. To attend the Online Information Session, please register here.
Application Process
Applications to ALPHA and all other elementary alternative schools in the TDSB are handled by the TDSB’s central online application process. The online application form opens on Monday, January 5, 2026, and closes at 4pm on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Please visit the TDSB’s Elementary Alternative Schools Applications and Admissions page, and their FAQ page, for more information about the randomized selection process. The details of the process are somewhat complex (particularly if you wish to apply to more than one school, or if you are applying for more than one child), so we recommend reading up on the process well ahead of the deadline.
Questions?
If you have questions about the central application process, please email EAS.Application@tdsb.on.ca.
If you have questions about ALPHA’s online information session, please call ALPHA at (416) 393-1880.