Enrol a child in school
How do I enrol my child in school in Canada?
Start with the local school board or education authority. It can confirm the school, placement and registration requirements for your child.
Where to begin
- Find the school board or education authority for where you live.
- Ask about registration and the school or program available to your child.
- Gather the requested records and complete the authority’s enrolment process.
Before you open the official service
- Birth, residence, guardianship or custody and immunization records, as required locally.
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
School entry ages, catchment boundaries and requirements vary. An overview cannot confirm a place at a particular school.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
canada.ca · Official websiteCanada.ca — School enrolment and admissionsFor elementary and secondary enrolment, contact the local school board. It assesses placement and language support. Prepare birth, guardianship or custody, residence and immunization records; confirm the local requirements. Post-secondary admission requires meeting the specific program requirements and being accepted. Contact the school for application instructions; language testing may be required.Checked
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