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Eligibility Requirements for Public English SchoolsQUEBEC REGULATION RESPECTING REQUESTS TO RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH 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. Community Services Law 101 Public Office Hours are:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT 2013-2014 Registration of Preschool and Elementary and Secondary Students:All new registrations for Elementary Students for the 2013-2014 school year will take place at the schools from FEBRUARY 4th to FEBRUARY 8th. The applications for the certificate of eligibility will be done at the same time. All applications for the Certificate of Eligibility for Secondary students must be done at the School Board. After JUNE 14, 2013 ALL APPLICATIONS (Elementary or Secondary) for Certificate of Eligibility must be done at the School Board. For Pre Kindergarten students: child must be 4 years of age before September 30th. Pre Kindergarten is offered in certain schools recognized by the M.E.L.S. as inner city. For Kindergarten, the child must be 5 years of age before September 30th. Otherwise, you can apply for derogation (PDF). Please contact your elementary school or Student Services Department for details. For Grade 1, the child must be 6 years of age before September 30th. Otherwise, you can apply for derogation (PDF). Please contact your elementary school or Student Services Department for details. [ Top of Page ] Certificate of Eligibility1. Does the child already possess a "CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY"? If yes, [ Top of Page ] Does the child meet eligibility criteria?2. Does the student have a parent or a sibling who possess a "CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY"? If yes, 3. Did one Parent attend English Elementary School in Quebec before August 1977? If yes, 4. Did one Parent attend English Elementary School in Canada? If yes, 5. Is the child attending or did he or she attend the majority of English Elementary or Secondary school in English in Canada? (PRIVATE SCHOOL in Quebec is assessed on a point system, please contact the Schools Board) Bill 115 If yes, 6. Does the child have a sibling who is attending or has attended the majority of English elementary or secondary school in Canada? (PRIVATE SCHOOL in Quebec is assessed on a point system, please contact the Schools Board) Bill 115 If yes, [ Top of Page ] 7. Did the student or a sibling attend an English Private School in Quebec? THERE IS NOW A POINTS SYSTEM USED TO ASSES A STUDENTS ABILITY TO RECEIVE ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL BOARD. 8. Did one of the parents complete the majority of their Elementary studies in English outside Canada and was domiciled in Quebec on August 26, 1977? THIS ARTICLE NO LONGER APPLIES. 9. Are the parents residing in Quebec temporarily on a STUDENT or WORK AUTHORIZATION? If yes, 10. Is the family here on Diplomatic status? If yes, N.B. #9 & 10 Temporary Stay If the parents status in Canada changes from Temporary Stay to Permanent Resident the Temporary Stay Certificate of Eligibility cannot be renewed. Because of the complexity of Temporary Stay renewals, please contact one of the agents at the English Montreal School Board Law 101 Office for further information. 11. International Students International Student Process for the EMSB The Parent/Guardian/Agency must complete the attached questionnaire and forward it to EMSB (intstudent@emsb.qc.ca) so that a school can be chosen with the interests of the student in mind. The Letters of Admission for both the C.A.Q. (Certificate D’Acceptance de Quebec) and Study Visa will be prepared. The Parent/Guardian/Agency will then start the process with Immigration Quebec to obtain the C.A.Q. www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/electronic-services/caq-electronic/index.html and Immigration Canada for the Study Permit www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/study.asp When the C.A.Q. has been received from Immigration Quebec, the Custodian of the Student (for those requiring custodianship refer to Home stay) will come to the EMSB with
We will then complete the registration for the student and apply for the Certificate of Eligibility for the student to attend English School. Insurance can be organized through: Guard Me At The Tuition Fees (payable to the EMSB) for 2013/2014 school year are: The School Fees (payable to the school) are as follows:
Royal Vale Elementary:
(Math & Science)
High School – Varies $100 - $450
Ex-Curricular Activities (not compulsory) $100 - $500
How to obtain a Long version Birth CertificateTo register your child with the English Montreal School Board an original long version birth certificate bearing the parents' names is required by the Ministry of Education. You can obtain information regarding Quebec birth certificates by contacting "Le Directeur de l'état civil" at 2050 Bleury, 6th floor, Montreal, 514-864-3900 or 1-800-567-3900 from elsewhere in Quebec. http://www.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/en/default.html For births outside of Quebec one must contact the Division of Vital Statistics where the child was born. Contact informationPlease contact the Community Services Law 101 Office through the English Montreal School Board phone number 514-483-7200 and ask to speak to one of our Registration Agents or come to our office 6000 Fielding Montreal, Quebec, Room 121 (MAP). There are 2 Law 101 technicians: Mrs. Carole Arsenault: Mrs. Patrizia Caimano: Mrs. Nancy Mikoluk: (International Students) Links to Government websitesYou may consult the following Government Websites for detailed information: Charter of the French Language's Office Website www.olf.gouv.qc.ca/english/regulations/reg_instruction.html The MELS Website www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/daasa/rens/banque/Fiches/F95a.htm [ Top of Page ] |
