How to register?
Parents who are interested in registering their child(ren) at Parkdale should contact us for information about eligibility and programs. Parkdale also registers new students throughout the school year, however, acceptance depends on classroom availability and area of residence.
*What is a Certificate of Eligibility?
To qualify for English Instruction in Quebec Public Schools, students must meet certain eligibility criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Quebec government. To obtain a Certificate of Eligibility, parents must complete an application at the Community Services (Law 101) office located at the English Montreal School Board head office. Please consult the EMSB website for information on eligibility requirements: Eligibility Requirements for Public English Schools.
INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES
East Hill welcomes students and their families to Canada from all over the world. Families living Quebec on a temporary basis (work or school visa) can be eligible to send their children to an English public school. For More information on the application process for international students, please click on the link for the English Montreal School Board's international student information below:
If you do not have a Certificate of Eligibility
In order to qualify for English Instruction in Quebec Public Schools, students must meet certain eligibility criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Quebec government. Visit the EMSB Website for information on eligibility requirements and how to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility.
If you have a Certificate of Eligibility
You must bring the following documents with you to register your child. Originals of these forms can be brought to the school:
- Long Version Birth Certificate (showing both parents' names)
- Immigration papers (required if not born in Canada)
- Certificate of Eligibility
- Proof of residence (lease and driver's licence/utility invoice etc.)
Required only if
child was born outside Quebec - Citizenship of parent
- Child's most recent report card (for grades 1 to 6)
- Vaccination booklet