Start your educational journey with the English Montreal School Board.Registrations for the current 2022-2023 school year and the upcoming 2023-2024 school year
The EMSB is presently accepting registrations for the current school year as well as the upcoming school year. All registrations are by appointment only. Walk-ins are not accepted. Visitors must use the main entrance of the building when they come to their appointment at the Central Office.
We ask that you kindly complete the questionnaire below to help us guide you to the correct office to apply for a Certificate of English Eligibility for your child.
If you live outside of EMSB territory (i.e.: North Shore, South Shore, West Island, Lasalle, Verdun, Lachine, Châteauguay), you must contact the School Board of your territory to apply for a Certificate of English Eligibility. The EMSB cannot apply for your child’s eligibility unless your child will be attending an EMSB school.
If you have any questions, please email us at schoolorg@emsb.qc.ca.
Register for school
In order to register a student with the English Montreal School Board, you must register at the school. The process and requirements
Find out if your child is eligible to attend an English public school.
In order to qualify for English instruction in Quebec public schools, students must meet certain criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Quebec government.
Become an international student! The English Montreal School Board welcomes students from all over the world into our international program. Click here to learn more about the enrollment process if you live in another country.
Visit our office
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, walk-ins are no longer accepted. You must book an appointment online to apply for a certificate of English eligibility (new or renewal) for your child. Please click on the link below to book your appointment.
Click here to book an appointment
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The Board may grant early entry (derogation) to a child who has not reached the age of admission. This requires an evaluation of the child by a psychologist. Learn more about this process.
Early Entry (Derogation)