The York Region District School Board has released its 2025–2026 Night School and Remote Night School information, outlining a synchronous, weeknight program that allows students under 21 to earn Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits outside regular school hours. The program runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m.
The board lists semester dates for the upcoming year:
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Fall Semester: Sept. 25, 2025 – Jan. 22, 2026 (registration closed)
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Winter Semester: Feb. 12, 2026 – June 9, 2026 (registration opens Dec. 15, 2025)
The winter registration period is particularly relevant for Aurora-area students who need flexible options to complete or upgrade secondary-school credits while managing daytime commitments.
According to the board’s Remote Night School page, all classes are delivered virtually in real time. Students may take one credit per semester. YRDSB students register through My Pathway Planner, while non-YRDSB and adult learners register through the Continuing Education Services form and must provide proof of status in Canada and proof of Ontario residency. Non-YRDSB students are advised that creating a board gapps account may take up to 72 hours and that they must attend the first class to secure a place.
Eligibility rules specify that Remote Night School is open to students under 21, with the exception of Adult Credit ESL courses, which are available to learners 18 and older. The program notes that some classes may require an in-person final evaluation at a school site and that courses may be cancelled if enrollment or teacher availability is insufficient.
For families in Aurora, Continuing Education services are administered through the board’s Education Support Centre at 39 Dunning Avenue. The YRDSB Continuing Education pages provide full contact information, registration instructions and documentation requirements.
The board’s updated pages give students and caregivers clear timelines for planning, while also highlighting practical considerations — including account setup, attendance requirements and the possibility of in-person final assessments — as the winter semester approaches.
