Thanks SS .

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Thanks for the useful information on Canadian schools available thru the link provided. I too need some help on schooling for my son.He is currently 4 years old and soon completing his KG in a reputed school in New Delhi.I have arrived here in Toronto nearly a month back and residing in Scarborough.However, my son will arrive with my wife sometime in April,2008. Below are my queries for you.

Q1 Is my son eligible for admission to elementary school now ? If yes, which are the good elementary schools in Scarborough where he could seek admission after he arrives ?

Q2 What documents are required at the time of admission and is there a test/interview of the child/parent for admission ? If not, what is the criteria for admission here ?

Q3 Is there any fees for his schooling and what are the typical school timings ?

Would appreciate a prompt reply.

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A1. You can register him for Kindergarten in the nearest Elementary school. Depending upon his date of birth, he will be enrolled for Jr. or Sr. KG, but the in practise the classroom & teacher is mostly the same. There is no choice, you have to go to the Elementary school which services your area/address. If you wish to change to a different school based on others recommendations, you will have to reside in that area. Registration generally starts in August, but you can enroll anytime after that. Unlike India there is no standing in the queue or interview or donations etc...

A2. The only documents required are age proof and address proof. There is no admission criteria, every child has right to Basic education and no school can deny him admission based on eligibility. The only eligibity required is to reside in the area serviced by that school.

A3. There are no fees associated with tuition. However, you should expect some small expenses for ocassional field trips, fund raisers..etc... If the school is more than 1 Km of residence, school bus service is also available free of cost. Kindergarten is generally 2 hours, Monday to Friday- either in morning (9.00 am to 11.00 am) or in the afternoon (1.00-3.00 pm).

All this info is for public schools only. I have no experience with private or Catholic schools.

Hope this helps.

All the best.

Hiren

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Pramod Chopra
Senior Mortgage Consultant
Mortgage Alliance Company of Canada

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I would like to add just one thing;

Please bring your kids 'immunization records' with you. The school will not deny admission if you do not have the records, but he may have to undergo complete immunization all over again at a later date.

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One more Querry--

Do we need Transfer certificate from school [ in UAE] -attestted from indian embassy for admission in Canada's schools?

Thanks in advance

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Tks very much for the useful info.

Hi,
was going through the posts.Just one more question.My son is 5 years presently and will be turning 6years in oct'08.

We are planning to come to Edmonton in JUly'08.He has already finished his kindergarten in UAE.Can he start Grade-1 in Cananda directly?

Regards...

Hi Princess2

I am also planning to move canada at same time. Still not finalised about the place ( Toronto or Edmonton). Trying for a job from here. I am also having a son same age of your's, just completed Play school in abu dhabi. Would like to know more about edmonton, do you have any friends or relitives there. When i did my first landing i went to Toronto. now the job market seems to be good in Alberta. If you dont mind i would like to share some info.
cmanyam
Abu dhabi

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