Grades 1—12
Learn about topics like busing, school cancellation policies, and French Second Language on the Current Students page.
How to Register
There are two registration processes: one for Canadian Students and one for Newcomer Students. Please review the criteria within each process to find out which is the right process for your child.
Parents of students with exceptionalities who are new to the area should contact the school principal and support service team at their zoned school.
Homeschooled students returning to public school can follow the registration process below for Canadian Students.
Which school will my child go to?
Students are assigned to schools in their catchment area. To find the schools closest to your family’s home, use the school finder. Sometimes, students can attend a school outside their catchment by requesting an intra-district school placement.
Registration for Canadian Students
Your child is considered a Canadian Student if they meet the following criteria:
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They were born in Canada
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They have previously attended a Canadian school
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The language spoken at home is English or French
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or:
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They were homeschooled and are returning to public school
If your child meets the above criteria, they can be registered by following the steps below.
Step 1: Pre-register through the EECD Parent Portal
The Parent Portal allows EECD (Education and Early Childhood Development) to uniquely identify your child and provide targeted services throughout their time in the New Brunswick public school system. Follow the instructions on the EECD Parent Portal to create your account and apply for pre-registration.
If you cannot register online, please reach out to your school to schedule an appointment to register onsite. Use the school finder to locate your child’s school.
Step 2: Wait to be contacted by your child’s school
You will be contacted by your child’s school after you complete the pre-registration. If you do not hear from your child’s school, contact the school.
Step 3: Finish your child’s registration onsite
Your child’s registration will be completed in-person at their new school on August 28, 2023, from Noon to 4:00PM or as posted on your school’s website. If you need help along the way, please contact us at the district office.
Registration for Newcomer Students
Your child is considered a Newcomer Student if they meet the following criteria:
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They were born outside of Canada
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or:
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They were born in Canada but their home language is not English or French
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or:
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They are a Canadian citizen returning to New Brunswick from another Country
Please note that the parents of a Newcomer Student must be living in Canada as a permanent resident or Canadian citizen.
If your child meets the above criteria, they can be registered by following the steps below.
Step 1: Contact the Newcomer Support Centre
To begin the registration process for your newcomer student, contact the Newcomer Support Centre.
Help and Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Students are assigned to schools in their catchment area. To find the schools closest to your family’s home, use the school finder. In some instances, students can attend a school outside of their catchment by requesting an intra-district school placement.
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All children are enrolled in a class with peers born in the same calendar year. In New Brunswick’s inclusive education system teachers are trained to meet the unique needs of their students. Students develop skills and content at their own pace while keeping them in socially appropriate classes. We strive to equip students with a depth of knowledge and the skills necessary to become lifelong learners. You can learn more about the Kindergarten – Grade 12 Education System in New Brunswick by visiting the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development website.
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English Prime – refers to the education program that all students are enrolled in at Kindergarten. English Prime students acquire French as a second language through Pre-Intensive, Intensive and Post-Intensive French.
French Immersion – refers to an education program in which students acquire French as a second language through subject area content and learn about the language through French Immersion Language Arts. Many New Brunswick Schools offer French Immersion. The points of entry for these programs are grade 1 (early FI) and grade 6 (late FI).
If your child speaks French as a home language, they are not eligible to enter a French Immersion program and may be better suited to attend in the Francophone system if your wish is for them to continue learning in their home language.
If your child has had previous instruction in French they may be required to take a placement assessment to determine if the French Immersion Program is a good fit. You can learn more about French Immersion and French-Language instruction in the Anglophone School system by visiting the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s French Second Language Education page. -
Students are eligible for transportation if they live farther than 2.4kms from their school. You can learn more about transportation by visiting our school bus information page.
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International students over age 12 enrolling in ASD-W schools without their legal parent should contact Atlantic Education International for information. They will arrange a homestay or complete the registration process if a student is living with a non-parent adult.
Students coming to study whose parents are travelling with them on visitor’s permits are subject to tuition fees. You can learn more by visiting our New Students page.
In most circumstances newcomer students living with parents who hold a valid COPR, work, or study permit are eligible for tuition free education.
Specific immigration and permit requirements should be discussed with Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).School fees other than tuition vary by school. Once enrolled student and activity fees will be communicated by your child’s zoned school.