Kindergarten Application 

All Vancouver elementary schools offer full day kindergarten. To register, children must turn five years of age by December 31 in the same calendar year that they begin school. The priority registration period is November 1 to January 31 for children attending kindergarten for the following September (Frequently Asked Questions)

2 Steps are required:

Step 1:  Complete an online application form

If your child was born outside of Canada, you will need to complete your registration online through the  VSB - Newcomer Welcome Centre (NWC) 

Step 2: Verifying Documentation

• For applications made during the school year (September to June), documentation is verified by appointment at your catchment school.
• For applications made during the summer (June to August), documentation is verified by appointment at the Newcomer Welcome Centre (1000 East 59th Ave). 

Please visit the Kindergarten Registration page for more information about kindergarten, including information about Kindergarten Choice Programs.

Grades 1-12 Applications

New to our school district?  If your child is in grades 1-12, registration is done online throughout the year.

Applying involves two steps:

Step 1: Complete an online application form

Step 2: Verifying Documentation

• For applications made during the school year (September to June) documentation is verified by appointment at your catchment school.
• For applications made during the summer (June to August), documentation is verified by appointment at the Newcomer Welcome Centre (1000 East 59th Ave). 

NOTE: Students enrolling in Vancouver School District who are moving from grade 7 to grade 8 in September do not need to complete this form.  Registration will be facilitated by your child's current elementary school.

Please visit the Grade 1-12 School Application page for more information.

Kindergarten District Choice Programs

Parents/Guardians must first register at their neighbourhood English catchment school (between November 1 and the end of January) before applying for a Kindergarten District Choice Program.

Please visit the Kindergarten District Choice Program page for more information.

Elementary District Choice Programs (Grade 1-7)

Applications to District choice programs for grades 1-7 can be made online between January 7 and February 4, 2025.  Late applications after February 4 are submitted by paper form.

Please visit the Elementary Choice Program page for more information.

Secondary District Choice Programs (Grade 8-12)

Vancouver secondary schools offer a variety of different choice programs.

Please visit the Secondary Choice Program page for more information.

Cross-Boundary (K-12)

Where space is available our schools accept cross-boundary applications (requests to attend an English school other than your catchment).  

Please visit the Cross-Boundary Application page for timelines and more information.

Strong Start/Early Learners Program (Pre-K)

StrongStart is for parents and caregivers with children up to age five. Vancouver has 19 StrongStart Centres operating in elementary schools.

Please visit the Early Learners page for more information.