Changes to Kindergarten registration for 2014-2015 school year

The VSB has released the following information regarding kindergarten registration for next year, including some significant changes to the process compared to past years.

Any questions should be directed as indicated below.

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Kindergarten registration time is Coming Soon – What is new and what do parents need to know?

For kindergarten entry in 2014, registration will begin on November 1, 2013.  You should be aware that there are some changes this year.

• ALL children will register for kindergarten at their English catchment school – even if you do not intend to attend there.  This includes students who want to go to French Immersion or other Choice Programs – even siblings of children already in the program.

• You are encouraged to apply between November 1 and January 31.  If your English catchment school does not have space for all the children in the catchment, there will be a lottery in February.

• Application for all programs of choice – including French Immersion, Montessori, Mandarin Bilingual, Aboriginal Focus School, and Fine Arts – will begin online on January 10, 2014.  You will need a Personal Education Number (PEN) to apply and this will only be sent to you if you register at your English catchment school.

• For more detailed information, contact your English catchment school or go to http://www.vsb.bc.ca/kindergarten.