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The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is proud to welcome new students for Kindergarten for four and five year olds (K4-K5), and beyond!

Virtual Queue – Opens January 26 at 7 a.m.

Complete the online form to secure your place on the numbered list. Appointments are confirmed by schools on a first-come, first-served basis. Use the link below to find your school of choice and submit the form.

Reserve your spot - Virtual Queue

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EMSB will offer three models of registration for Preschool and Kindergarten Campaign

EMSB will offer three models of registration for Preschool and Kindergarten Campaign

By: EMSB Communications

The English Montreal School Board has announced that Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Week for the 2026-2027 academic year will take place from Monday, February 2 to Friday, February 6. If one child from a family is already enrolled in a particular school, a sibling registration period will take place a week earlier.

In order to qualify for transportation, families must choose the EMSB elementary school nearest to their residence offering the French program of their choice.

For Preschool and Kindergarten, schools will offer flexible registration procedures:

Virtual Queue opens on January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. Complete an online form to secure your spot on a numbered list. Schools will confirm appointments on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Online Appointment Booking. Schedule an in-person visit to bring your documents at a time that works for you.

Traditional Registration. Visit the school’s website for details on whether they are handling registration by walk-in, phone appointment or another method.

You can find out which option your school of choice is using at https://emsb.qc.ca/reserve

Read more at EMSB website

EMSB kicks off Black History Month & Hooked On School Week by honouring the late Dr. Horace I. Goddar

EMSB kicks off Black History Month & Hooked On School Week by honouring the late Dr. Horace I. Goddar

By: EMSB Communications

The English Montreal School Board is marking Black History Month with programming across the network. On Thursday, February 6 the EMSB held its formal kickoff at Parkdale Elementary School in St. Laurent in dedication to the late Dr. Horace I. Goddard, a former school teacher, principal and head office administrator and a leader in the Black community. This event also recognized Hooked on Schools Days (Journées de la perseverance scolaire), highlighting the value of staying in school and encouraging academic success. On hand was Réseau Réussite Montréal Executive Director Andrée Mayer-Périard.

Read more at EMSB website

Elementary School Registration Week

Elementary School Registration Week

By: EMSB Communications

Elementary School Registration Week for the 2025-2026 academic year will take place from February 3 to 7, 2025. If one child from a family is already enrolled in a particular school, a sibling registration period will take place a week earlier.

Parents are asked to register at the EMSB elementary school nearest their residence offering the French program of their choice. 

Please refer to the EMSB website for additional information regardingthe eligibility requirements for English public schoolshow to register your child in an EMSB school.

Download the registration flyer

Read more at EMSB website

Two EMSB teachers win Prime Minister’s Awards

Two EMSB teachers win Prime Minister’s Awards

By: EMSB Communications

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School in Rosemount-Petite-Patrie music teacher Arianne Asly-Verdon and John Caboto Academy in Ahuntsic math, English, citizenship, and Quebec Culture teacher Jennifer De Leeuw have been awarded Regional Certificates of Achievement for the 2025 Prime Minister's Award (PMA) for Teaching Excellence.

“Arianne’s compassion, enthusiasm, and unwavering belief in the transformative power of education have touched countless lives. Students leave her classes not only with musical expertise but also with a sense of purpose and confidence that serves them in all aspects of life,” said Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School Principal Tanya Alvares.

“Ms. De Leeuw was not just my son's teacher,” said Vanessa Chimienti, Chair of the John Caboto Academy Governing Board. “She has been his guide, his advocate in my absence, and a source of inspiration, helping [him] recognize his potential and nurturing a sense of accomplishment that has followed him throughout high school.”

Read more at EMSB website

EMSB Online Resources & Educational Websites

Visit the EMSB's educational resources section for educational and mental health support links for families. Links and activities for elementary and high school students are available.

Click here to visit the EMSB Education website

The provincial Government also has a new educational website called Open School where you can find more educational activities for your children.

Click here to visit MEES Open School

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