Thank you for choosing YRDSB and welcome. Registering for school takes a few easy steps.
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 YRDSB 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
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 will be arranged through your home school.
Step 2: Please contact your home school to set up an appointment.
Step 3: Download and complete any required forms:
Step 4: Find and bring these supporting documents (originals required) to your appointment:
- 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
- Property Tax Bill / MPAC Notice of Assessment
- Current Rental / Lease Agreement
- Agreement of Purchase and Sale, including proof of purchase provided before the pupil attends the school, and;
Category B
- Utility Bill / e-Bill (i.e. Hydro, Water, Residential Phone/Cable/Internet Bill, Enbridge, Insurance Policy – Home, Tenant or Auto)
- Other official/government documents (i.e. CRA Notice of Assessment, Statement of Old Age, Security T4 (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits, etc.)
Step 5: Attend your appointment. Your home school will help to identify and explain any special programs available to your child.
Considerations:
While a new school is being built, registrations will take place at a nearby school. Please visit our New Schools on our website for more information.
Elementary schools are closed during July and August. Please contact the Community Education Centre in your area to set up your registration appointment.
Visit Programs and Services to register for any credit and non-credit programs offered for adults, or elementary and secondary students.
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