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Enrollment, documents, school resources: key steps for families and students.

Whether you are a parent with a school-age child or a student in training, the Canadian school system has its own access rules. Here are the key points to get started.

First steps

  • Identify the school board or district in your area based on your address.

  • Gather enrollment documents: proof of residence, vaccination record, previous school records.

  • Understand health insurance (RAMQ/provincial) access timelines before enrolling children.

  • For post-secondary students: check study permit conditions and work restrictions.

  • Ask about language integration support resources (PELO classes, francization, language courses).

Common mistakes

  • Waiting too long to contact the school board — enrollment deadlines exist.

  • Forgetting to update vaccinations before enrollment — some schools require it.

  • Not checking if the study permit allows part-time work during studies.

  • Confusing francophone and anglophone school boards based on your language situation.

  • Ignoring free school support and integration programs available.

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