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selecting a school

The Calgary Board of Education is proud of the commitment to students demonstrated by our community schools. Each student has a designated community school. This is the best place for you to start your search for a school for your child. The Calgary Board of Education also offers several program choices that are developed around teaching philosophy, particular subject matter, or language instruction.

During the summer months, please call the Public Information line at 403-817-7955 for information about registration.

registering

When you register your child you will need to:

• Contact the public school you would like your child to attend
• Complete the registration form
• Provide your child’s birth certificate or acceptable proof of age and legal name

age requirements

• A child who turns four years old on or before March 1 may attend Kindergarten in the fall of that same calendar year. Kindergarten is an optional program. Parents decide whether to register their children in Kindergarten.
• A child who turns five on or before March 1 is eligible to begin Grade 1 in that same calendar year.
• A child who turns six by September 1 must start school.

registering non-canadian students

If your child is not a Canadian citizen, you will need to register at the Admissions Office at Kingsland Centre. If you are a permanent resident or you are here on a work or study permit, registration into the Calgary Board of Education is done by the Admissions Office. This is also the case even if your child has attended school elsewhere in Canada.

Phone 403-777-7373 to ask questions about registration or to make an appointment.

Kingsland Centre is located at 7430 5th Street S.W. Calgary. Click here to see a map.

Kingland Centre also provides other services to assist newcomer families. Click here to learn more.

The Admissions Office coordinates and implements CBE and Federal Immigration policies and regulations regarding admission of students new to the CBE who are NOT Canadian citizens.

• Landed immigrants (Permanent Residents)
• Children of individuals who are lawfully admitted to Canada for permanent or temporary residence, or non-residents
• International fee-paying students who are approved by the CBE’s Global Learning

To register, you will need to provide legal proof of your child’s name, date of birth, and citizenship status in Canada. The following documents are acceptable:

• Permanent resident card or Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Record of Landing
• Parent’s valid Work permit or Study Permit
• Student’s Study Permit (International students)

If you are on a work or study permit you will also need to bring your child’s birth certificate. You will also need to bring information that confirms your address (e.g. a driver’s license or telephone bill).

Kingsland Centre provides other services to help newcomers to Calgary.