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Eligibility & Registration

How to Register?

Eligibility

Eligibility Certificate Process

Make a Request

To register at an Elementary or High School within ETSB, the child must hold a Certificate of Eligibility to instruction in English. If your child has not already received one, the parent or legal guardian must:
1️⃣Review the Certificate of Eligibility criteria listed below to determine if their child meets the eligibility criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Québec Government
2️⃣Determine the school closest to them (see Find a School)
3️⃣Take an appointment with the school’s secretary

NOTE:
Parent’s registering with the DEM to home school their child linked to ETSB must also request an Eligibility Certificate for their child.

Find a School

Consult the Geobus’s territory map to find the school closest to you.

CRITERIA FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY TO ENGLISH SCHOOL

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.

If you meet ONE of the following, a request can be made for a Certificate of Eligibility.

If one of your children receives a Certificate of Eligibility, their siblings and half-siblings may receive eligibility.

In addition to the documentation required listed below, the parent/legal guardian must complete the appropriate form for their situation.

NOTE:
In most cases, a Certificate of Eligibility does not expire. However, there are certain cases in which eligibility does expire, such as: children whose eligibility was received as a result of their parents being Temporary Workers or in Québec on a Student Visa, or children who were granted eligibility as one of their parents was in the Canadian Armed Forces and stationed in Québec.

It is also important to note that in some cases, eligibility may not be transferrable to their children. The school board will validate this information at the time of your request.

1. A parent, sibling, or half-sibling possesses a Certificate of English Eligibility

Required Documents:

1️⃣Child’s birth certificate
🔹If child is born in Canada: Canadian birth certificate (long form – showing parent’s name) OR
🔹child is born outside of Canada: Foreign birth certificate (long form – showing parent’s name), translated birth certificate (translated in ENG or FR, if applicable), AND child Canadian status (Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Resident Card)

2️⃣Parent’s Proof of Canadian Status:
🔹Parent’s Canadian birth certificate OR
🔹Canadian Citizenship OR
🔹Valid Canadian passport

3️⃣Eligibility certificate or Quebec Permanent Code (QPC) of eligible parent or sibling (if available) – if neither are available at the time of the appointment the school board can find your QPC.

 

To note:

🔹If using Parent’s eligibility certificate, you must show the Canadian Citizenship of that parent.

🔹If using the sibling or half-siblings eligibility certificate, you must show the Canadian Citizenship of:
a. If using sibling’s eligibility certificate, either parent’s Canadian Citizenship is accepted
b. If using half-sibling’s eligibility certificate, the Canadian Citizenship of the parent in common

2. Parent, child, or sibling educated in Canada, in English

Specifically:

1️⃣A child, whose father or mother is a Canadian Citizen, received the majority of their elementary or secondary school instruction in English in Canada;

2️⃣A child, whose father or mother is a Canadian Citizen, whose sibling received the majority of his or her elementary or secondary instruction in English in Canada;

3️⃣A child whose father or mother received the majority of his or her elementary instruction in English in Canada. The parent who received this instruction in English in Canada must be a Canadian Citizen.

 

Required Documents:

1️⃣Child’s birth certificate
🔹If child is born in Canada: Canadian birth certificate (long form – showing parent’s name) OR
🔹child is born outside of Canada: Foreign birth certificate (long form – showing parent’s name), translated birth certificate (translated in ENG or FR, if applicable), AND child’s proof of Canadian status

2️⃣Parent’s proof of Canadian Status:
🔹Parent’s Canadian birth certificate OR
🔹Canadian Citizenship OR
🔹Valid Canadian passport

3️⃣An official original document indicating a proof of English education in another province
🔹Report cards (showing the majority of instruction received in English in Canada) OR
🔹Original letter from the school(s) or school board(s) attesting to the education of the parent, child, or sibling being completed in English in Canada. The letter must include the list of schools attended, the grade levels and school years attended, as well as the percentage of English vs. French instruction received per grade level.

3. A child with serious learning disabilities (special exemption)

If applying for eligibility resulting from serious learning disabilities, please contact the Admissions team for guidance, by telephone at 819 868-3100 ext. 55012 or by email at registration@etsb.qc.ca

4. Grandfather, Grandmother, Aunt, or Uncle went to an English School in Québec

Required Documents:

1️⃣Child’s birth certificate
🔹If child is born in Canada: Canadian birth certificate (long form – showing parent’s name) OR
🔹child is born outside of Canada: Foreign birth certificate (long form – showing parent’s name), translated birth certificate (translated in ENG or FR, if applicable), AND child’s proof of Canadian status

2️⃣Parent’s proof of Canadian Status
🔹Parent’s Canadian birth certificate

Important note: the parent’s birth certificate must be the parent related to the grandfather, grandmother, aunt, or uncle whose education is being used for this clause. It must be the long form birth certificate which indicates their parents’ names on it

3️⃣Proof that the parent related to the grandfather, grandmother, aunt or uncle, completed at least 1 year of school in French in QC (elementary or high school only)

4️⃣Relative’s Birth Certificate
🔹In the case of using the grandmother or grandfather’s education
a. Their birth certificate
b. If the grandmother or grandfather was born outside of Canada, you must also provide a document proving that they were a Canadian Citizen at the time of their education in Canada

🔹In the case of using the aunt or uncle’s education
a. The aunt/uncle’s birth certificate
b. The birth certificate of the parent in common for the aunt/uncle and parent of the child you are requesting eligibility for

5️⃣An official original document indicating a proof of English education in another province
🔹Report cards (showing the majority of instruction received in English in Canada) OR
🔹Original letter from the school(s) or school board(s) attesting to the education of the grandfather, grandmother, aunt or uncle, being completed in English in Canada. The letter must include the list of schools attended, the grade levels and school years attended, as well as the percentage of English vs. French instruction received per grade level.

5. Parents with a valid Work Visa (Temporary Worker)

Required Documents:

1️⃣Child’s birth certificate (long form – showing parents’ names) from home country AND translated birth certificate (in ENG or FR), if applicable

2️⃣Child’s valid immigration document(s)

3️⃣Parent’s valid Work Visa

4️⃣Letter from employer confirming employment

A Certificate of Eligibility that is issued to the child of a Temporary Worker is issued up to a maximum of three years and is non-renewable. At the end of the validity period of the Certificate of Eligibility, the student would be required to attend French school.

6. Parents with a valid Study Permit

Required Documents:

1️⃣Child’s birth certificate (long form – showing parents’ names) from home country AND translated birth certificate (in ENG or FR), if applicable

2️⃣Child’s valid immigration document(s)

3️⃣Parent’s valid Canadian study permit

4️⃣Certificat d’acceptation du Quebec (CAQ)

5️⃣Letter of acceptance from Educational Institution

A Certificate of Eligibility that is issued to the child of a Temporary Worker is issued up to a maximum of three years and is non-renewable. At the end of the validity period of the Certificate of Eligibility, the student would be required to attend French school.

7. Parents with Diplomatic Status

Required Documents:

1️⃣Child’s birth certificate (long form – showing parents’ names) from home country AND translated birth certificate (in ENG or FR), if applicable

2️⃣Letter of protocol

8. A parent is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces who is posted in Quebec temporarily

Required Documents:

1️⃣Child’s birth certificate
🔹If child is born in Canada: Canadian birth certificate (long form – showing parent’s name) OR
🔹child is born outside of Canada: Foreign birth certificate (long form – showing parent’s name), translated birth certificate (translated in ENG or FR, if applicable), AND child’s proof of Canadian status

2️⃣Identification card issued by the Canadian Armed Forces of the person who has charge of the child

3️⃣Canadian Armed Forces Record of Employment

Registration

How to Register

Make a request

Your child is NEW to our school board?
To register your child at the one of ETSB’s schools, contact the school closest to you and request an appointment with the secretary. Ensure that you have the required documentation, as listed below, prepared for your appointment.

Find My SChool

You don’t know which one is the nearest school?
Find your school by using the Geobus’s territory map.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

When you register your child in one of our Eastern Township’s School Board schools, the following documents are required:

1- A Certificate of Eligibility to English School

If you don’t have one for your child, you must apply for Certificate of Eligibility at the school during your registration appointment.

NOTE:
In order to qualify for one, you must meet certain eligibility criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Quebec Government.

2- Your Child’s Birth Certificate

It is required to bring the long form birth certificate that includes the parent’s names on it. The short, wallet size version is not accepted.
If you do not have one at the time of registration, you will need to order one.

🔹If your child was born in QUEBEC: You can fill the corresponding form available on the government website.

🔹If your child was born in CANADA: You must contact the provincial authorities of the province your child was born in.

🔹If the child was born OUTSIDE CANADA: You must submit an official translation in English or in French. You must also bring the original birth certificate in the official language it was prepared in.

3- Proof of Canadian Citizenship of one Parent

Acceptable proofs:
🔹A valid Canadian Passport;
🔹A Birth Certificate (long or short version is acceptable);
🔹Proof of Quebec Residency, such as:
a. Valid Driver’s license;
b. Quebec Child tax benefit statement;
c. Income Tax Return Quebec Revenue;
d. Other document issued by a Quebec government agency;
e. Lease, House Deed.

Criteria for Enrolment

Criteria for Enrolment

When registering your child for a school within the Eastern Townships School Board, it is important to note that some criteria are applicable. Please consult the below document for information on the criteria such as information regarding Kindergarten, School Choice, and Requests for Enrolment for Out of Basin Students.

Have Questions regarding Eligibility & Registration?

Our Instructional Technology & Pedagogical Services department are here to assist with any questions you may have regarding requests for Certificate of Eligibility to instruction in English, or registration to one of our schools.

Tel.: 819 868-3100, ext. 55012
Email: registration@etsb.qc.ca

Contact us

Re-Registration

Your child is already attending one of our schools?

You may re-register your child for the upcoming school year through the secure MOZAIK website.
The school will notify you when the re-registration period is open for the following school year.

Need Help with Mozaïk Parent Portal or the Clic École application?

Find step-by-step information for both Mozaik Parent Portal or the Clic École application. Browse our How-To articles for instructions on your first login, re-registration, reporting an absence, course selection, and accessing a student report card.

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