Kindergarten - registeration

Parents who are interested in registering their child(ren) at Edinburgh should contact us for information about eligibility and programs. We also register new students throughout the school year, however, acceptance depends on classroom availability and area of residence.

Parents must be eligible to receive a Certificate of Eligibility for their child. Learn more about Eligibility, visit EMSB website.

Register at Edinburgh Elementary School

Online Pre-Kindergarten (K4) spot reservation links will be available on January 30, 2023 at 7 a.m.

Reserve a spot for Pre-Kindergarten (K4) at Edinburgh Elementary School

Reserve a spot for Kindergarten (K5) at Edinburgh Elementary School

Sibling Registration

January 23 to January 27, 2023

Public Registration

January 30 to February 3, 2023



Please call us at 514.486.0981 or contact us by email to make an appointment.

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 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm daily:

  • 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 license/utility invoice etc.)
    Required only if child was born outside Quebec
  • Citizenship of parent
  • Child's most recent report card (for grades 1-6)
  • Vaccination booklet

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.

Eligibility Requirements for English Public Education Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) EMSB