The 2026-2027 transfer request request form for a program or sequence of courses will be available from February 9 until March 15.
This information does not apply to Home Education
Reasons for A Transfer
A parent / legal guardian / independent student can request a transfer to another CBE high school for the next school year for one of the following reasons:
Program Not Offered
Enrol in an education program not offered at the student's designated school
Examples
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
- CBe-learn
Students currently in an alternative program can also request to return to their designated community school for the regular program.
Sequences of Courses Not Offered
Take a sequence of courses up to the 30-level that is not offered at the student's designated school
Examples
- Advanced Placement (AP) Art
- Design Studies
- Auto Body
- Cosmetology
You can only choose one program, or one sequence of courses, as the reason for your transfer request.
Before Completing The Transfer Form
Research the following areas of information
Requested Program or Sequence of Courses
Know What You are Requesting Transfer For
Decide which program or sequence of courses you would like to transfer for. Talk to your designated school, view other high schools' websites, or see our High Schools section and Career & Technology Studies (CTS).
Please see the process on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme transfer page to request an IB transfer.
Next Designated School
Search by AddressType the student's home address, as registered with CBE. Filter by Grade Level Select the grade you want to transfer for. When you scroll down, you should see one Regular (10-12) school listed, which is your next designated school.
Requested School
For some courses offered at more than one school, you can request a transfer to a specific school. You can also indicate if you would be willing to accept a transfer to a different school for that course if a transfer to your requested school isn't available.
View the Advanced Placement (AP) webpages, check out different high schools' websites, or speak with your designated high school to learn which high schools offer the course you would like to transfer for.
High School Transfer Process
1.
Current CBE Students Who Want To Transfer
You will require:
- A valid CBE Student ID number
- If you are requesting a transfer for the IB program, you must complete and submit an International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme Expression of Interest Form before proceeding to step 2
2.
Complete The CBE High School Program or Course Transfer Request Form
Transfers are only accepted from February 9 to March 15
Click the link below during the transfer period and complete the form.
3.
Email Confirmation Message
If you provide a valid email address when completing the High School Transfer Form, you will receive an email notification confirming your form has been submitted.
Do not submit more than one request per student or your request may be delayed or cancelled.
4.
School Processes Forms
Transfer decisions are being made based on the space available in the requested school, program and sequence of courses. You will be contacted if the school needs any more information.
Please do not call the school to follow up on your request during the processing period.
5.
School Contacts Parents Or Independent Student
Parents or independent students are notified by April 8 if the transfer has been approved, and to which school.
Messages are sent to the email address(es) on file with the school.
6.
Parent Or Independent Student Acceptance
If Transfer is Available
- The parents or independent student will have two (2) calendar days to follow the instructions in the offer email.
- If no response is received within two days, the student may be registered at their regular designated school for the next school year.
- If the request is declined by one or more parent/guardian, the student will be registered at their regular designated school for the next school year.
If You Accept the Transfer
- You must continue with your program or course through to the 30 level. If you do not continue with the selected program or course you will be placed in your regular designated school.
- You are responsible for all transportation arrangements or any other expenses associated with attending a non-designated school.
Ineligible Requests
We want students to be able to access their desired program or sequence of courses, whenever possible.
To best enable this, we will NOT accept requests for other reasons, such as athletic programs, specializations within a course (such as string instruments in band), or requests for siblings to attend the same high school.
Last modified: 2026-04-13 17:18:53.487536 +0000 UTC