How to Register for School in the HDSB
Step 1
Identify your child's home school by using the
Find My Local School Tool. If you need assistance determining your home school, please contact plan@hdsb.ca.
Find My Local School
Step 2
Option 1 - New and/or Returning to Ontario?
Use the
Where Do I Register Tool to guide you to where to begin your registration process - your
home school OR at the Welcome Centre. The Where Do I Register Tool will help you navigate the registration process for your child within the HDSB. Please respond to these questions for each child you wish to register separately.
Visit HDSB Welcome Centre
Option 2 - Register In-Person
You can
register in-person at your local school.
You can complete the Student Registration Form prior to visiting the school. Please bring the completed registration form with you. Refer to the
HDSB School Registration Contact Information. Registration forms must be completed by the Parent/Guardian, or student if 18 years of age or older. Please bring the following required documents to complete your registration in-person.
Required Documents to Complete Registration
The following
documents are required to complete registration at your appointment.
Once the Student Registration Form is received by the school contact, the school will acknowledge receipt of the Student Registration Form and share the process for providing the mandatory documents to enter your child(ren) in the system.
These include:
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Proof of child’s age: birth certificate or passport or baptismal/faith record for your child
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Proof of address (any two of the following documents): lease or deed, car registration, utility bill, residential telephone bill, moving bill, property tax bill, bank statement, credit card statement, correspondence with a government agency. Important Note: A driver’s license will not be accepted as documentation for “proof of address”.
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Proof of child’s citizenship: birth certificate or passport, Record of Landing (IMM 1000)or Permanent Resident Card
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Proof of custody: if you are not the parent and your child is under 18 you must provide proof of custody (court order)
Option 3 - Pre-register Online
You can now begin the online pre-registration process for new HDSB students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Halton.
- Visit the HDSB Online Student Pre-registration portal and "request a new account" to begin the process.
- Once you have submitted the online form, you will receive a confirmation email indicating you’ve successfully completed pre-registration.
- After completing the Online Registration, please wait for a call or an email from the school to proceed with the registration. If you do not hear from someone within two business days, please call the school for instructions on the next steps to complete the registration. At your appointment, please bring the required documents.
Required Documents to Complete Registration
The following
documents are required to complete registration at your appointment.
These include:
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Proof of child’s age: birth certificate or passport or baptismal/faith record for your child
-
Proof of address (any two of the following documents): lease or deed, car registration, utility bill, residential telephone bill, moving bill, property tax bill, bank statement, credit card statement, correspondence with a government agency. Important Note: A driver’s license will not be accepted as documentation for “proof of address”.
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Proof of child’s citizenship: birth certificate or passport, Record of Landing (IMM 1000)or Permanent Resident Card
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Proof of custody: if you are not the parent and your child is under 18 you must provide proof of custody (court order)
For more detailed instructions for the online student registration, please see
online student pre-registration parent/guardian instructions.
Please note: the online registration link does not function properly on mobile devices (phone or tablet). Please use a desktop computer or laptop (including a Chromebook).
Important Information for Kindergarten Registration
Visit the
Register for Kindergarten page for additional information.
Additional Resources
Important Note
Personal information is collected in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M56, and is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2. Personal information will be used for purposes related to the regular operational requirements of the educational and administrative functions of the Halton District School Board. For additional information about how the HDSB uses personal information please see the
HDSB Statement of Personal Information Practices, email privacy@hdsb.ca, or contact your school Principal.