Start your educational journey with the English Montreal School Board.Registrations for the 2025-2026 school year
The EMSB is presently accepting registrations for 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.
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.
Use the link below to determine the English school board representing the territory in which you live.
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
Office Hours DirectionsCan my child attend school before they are of age?
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)