If any of the following apply, please visit the Reception Centre

• Students new to Canada (residing in Canada less than 6 months)
• Students transferring to YR​DSB from home schooling in Ontario
• Students transferring to YRDSB from other boards in Ontario/other provinces with time-sensitive documents, e.g. work permits, refugee claimants
• Returning students from outside Canada who have been residing elsewhere internationally for over one year

The Reception Centre is located at 36 Regatta Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON.

All other students should register as follows:

Step 1:  Using our ​School Locator, find your home school using your home address.  Any requests for transfer are arranged through your home school.  

Step 2: Download and complete any required forms:

• Elementary School Registration Form
• Other documents required, if applicable:
• ​Direction of Tax Support form (required if property tax bill/municipal property assessment is not provided)
• Any assessments to support the student’s placement
• Any legal documents related to custody

Step 3: Find and bring these supporting documents (originals required) to bring with you to the school:

• Proof of child’s age (Birth Certificate/Passport)
• Proof of your child’s address - two documents, one from each of the categories below showing the home address;
• Category A - notice of tax assessment, current rental/lease agreement, agreement to purchase including proof of purchase provided before the pupil attends the school, or property tax bill, and
• Category B - utility bill, bank statement or other official document.

Note: Family living with relatives or friends must provide a letter of residency from the friend/relative, a property tax bill, and one utility bill in the name of the friend/relative.

Step 4:  Visit your home school.  They will help to identify and explain any special programs available to your child.

Considerations:  

• Kindergarten Registration begins nid-January, appointments to register are not necessary.  
• For information about visa students or international students contact our International Education department.

• Elementary schools are closed during July and August.  Please contact the Community Education Centre (West) to set up your registration appointment:
• By phone: (905) 764-6830
• By email: cec.west@yrdsb.ca
• In person: 36 Stornaway Crescent, Thornhill, ON.
• Visit Programs and Services to register for any credit and non-credit programs offered for adults, or elementary and secondary students.