The following are a variety of resources for students, their families and community members.

• Enrolment

  Enrolment for students in kindergarten to Grade 12:

  • Student Registration (K–12): How to enrol your child in school
    • Choice Programs: Specialized learning options
      • Kindergarten
      • Elementary (Grade 1-7)
      • Secondary (Grade 8-12)
    • Cross-Boundary Applications: Attending a school outside your catchment

  
  

• Academics and Learning Opportunities

  Explore learning opportunities from kindergarten to Grade 12 and Adult Education:

  • Vancouver Learning Network: Online learning options for elementary and secondary students
  • Adult Education: Literacy and graduation completion courses offered for adult learners and youth 16 years and older
  • Career Programs: Work experience and trades programs for Grade 11 and 12 students 
  • Summer Learning: Programs offered during summer break for elementary and secondary students
  • Hospital/Homebound Instruction & Home Schooling: Hospital/Homebound Instruction provides education to students who can’t attend school due to medical conditions
  • Indigenous Education: Indigenous programs and services are available to elementary, secondary and alternative program students
  • Alternate and Alternative Programs: Flexible learning pathways that provide a smaller learning environment with additional supports
  • International Education: School programs for non-resident students
  • Assessment and Reporting: How student learning progress is measured and communicated to families
  • Student Records: Request transcripts and documents

  
  

• District Policies and Procedures

  Understand how schools operate:

  • School Fees: What costs to expect
  • MyEdBC Portal: Access student info online
  • Administrative Procedures: Guidance and direction regarding VSB operations
  • Board Policies: The governance framework

  
  

• Safety and Inclusion

  Creating safe, welcoming schools:

  • Digital Literacy and Safety: Online safety tips
  • Traffic Safety: Guidelines around school zones
  • Equity and Anti-Oppression (EAO)
    • SOGI Resources: Support for gender identity and expression
    • Anti-Racism Resources: Tools for education and awareness
    • Safe and Caring Schools: Promoting safety, mutual respect and acceptance
  • Learning Support Programs and Services: Supports for students with diverse learning needs
    • School-Based Support Services: On-site student support
  • Mental Health Resources: Support for mental and emotional wellness
  • SACY Initiative: Substance use and health promotion initiative supporting secondary students
  • Emergency Preparedness: Plans for emergencies
  • Advancing Accessibility: Help us identify and understand barriers members of the community may face when accessing VSB services and facilities

  
  

• Family/Caregiver Involvement

  Get involved in your child’s education:

  • Solving Concerns at School: Steps to resolve issues
  • Parent Advisory Councils (PAC): Join your school’s PAC
    
  • Volunteering: Get involved 
  • Newcomer Welcome Centre: Support for English language learners and newcomers to Vancouver
  • Resources for Newcomers: Help settling into the school system

  
  

• General Information

  
  

  • School Directory & Map: Find school locations and contact details
  • School Catchment Finder: Locate your school catchment 
  • School Year Calendar: Find key dates including breaks, Pro-D/non-instructional dates and more
  • School Contact Directory: Find contact information for your child's school
  • Early Learners: Pre-kindergarten resources
  • Child Care on School Grounds: Available services for before-and-after-school care and 0-5-year child care in VSB schools

  
  

• Community

  Ways for the community to connect with VSB:

  • Facility Rentals: Use school spaces
  • Donations: Support VSB initiatives
  • For general inquiries, email: info@vsb.bc.ca or phone us: 604-713-5000

  
  

• Board of Education

  VSB governance and decision-making:

  • Board of Education Overview: Learn more about trustees and the work of the Board
  • Meetings & Committees: Learn what the Board is working on
  • Public Delegation Meetings: Share your voice
  • Privacy Compliance: Learn how we safeguard privacy