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Registration information for 2023-2024 School Year

We are thrilled to hear that you have selected Willingdon as your child(ren)’s elementary school. We look forward to having you join our family. We ask that you book an appointment using our online reservation system through the following link. Online Kindergarten spot reservation links will be available on January 23, 2023 at 7 a.m.

Register at Willingdon Elementary School

All new registrations for Elementary Students take place at our school in early February. The applications for the certificate of eligibility will be done at the same time.

Willingdon registers new students throughout the school year, however, acceptance depends on classroom availability and whether the student lives within the school's boundaries.

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

If you already have a child registered in our school, please refer to the sibling registration dates indicated above.

You must bring the following documents with you to register your child:

Long Version Birth Certificate (showing Both Parents' Names)
Immigration Papers (required if not born in Canada)
Certificate of Eligibility for English Education
Proof of residence (lease, driver's licence, utility invoice etc.)
Child's most recent report card (for grades 1 to 6)
Vaccination Booklet

Registration Criteria:

Kindergarten:

Your child must be 5 years of age as of September 30th. Otherwise, you can apply for derogation. Please contact Willingdon School or Student Services Department for details.
You must possess a valid Certificate of Eligibility in the name of your child.

Grade 1:

Your child must be 6 years of age before September 30th. Otherwise, you can apply for derogation. Please contact Willingdon School or Student Services Department for details.
You must possess a valid Certificate of Eligibility in the name of your child.

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 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

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

Registration Form for Junior Campus

Registration Form for Senior Campus

Want to visit our school?

Come and see for yourself if Willingdon is the right school for your family.

Come to our Open House

International Students

Willingdon 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 temporary residents, please click on the link below:

Eligibility Requirements for Temporary Residents

Our Territory

Each elementary school within the EMSB serves the community within it's boundaries. Children living within these boundaries and their siblings have priority over children living outside of the school boundaries when registering at the school. Students living outside of the school boundaries are not eligible for bussing.

Willingdon Territory Map