Elementary schools provide Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 programs.
- Which elementary school is in the boundary for my home?
- Visit your school’s website to find out details about the school and their programs and activities.
- More Elementary School Information
How to Register – Online Registration Form
After you submit the form, you will receive an email from your school for next steps.
A computer is required to create an account. Your account can be accessed on your mobile device after it has been created.
- Need help with online registration? Read our Registration Instructions.
- Transferring to a new school? If your student is already attending with the WRDSB and is transferring schools within the board, please use the steps outlined on our Transfer page.
Required Documentation
Once a registration appointment with the school has been booked, you will need to bring the following documents to the school to complete your registration:
- Proof of Address: Current utility bill, proof of Ontario Property Assessment Notice or lease agreement.
- Proof of Birth (original documents only – copies are not permitted): Birth Certificate, Canadian Passport, birth registration, citizenship card or certified statement of live birth.
- Proof of Custody (if applicable): Custody orders, court-ordered Guardianship
- Immigration documents where required
- School documents: recent report card or school leaving certificate (elementary and secondary only)
Student Immunization Information can be submitted to Region of Waterloo Public Health. Do not share Student Immunization Information with the WRDSB.
Need child care?
All WRDSB elementary schools offer before and after school care programs.
- Register for Before and After School Programs at your student’s school.
New to Canada?
If you are a temporary resident in Canada (e.g. work permit, study permit, visitor visa), please visit the International Families page to start the registration process.
How to Find My School
Use the School Finder tool to enter your home address. Select WRDSB (the public board) as your school board, and select your student’s grade to see which school they will attend.
- A full list of WRDSB schools can be found on our website.
Grade Placement
Please note: In Ontario, students are placed in a grade based on their year of birth. Use the following chart to determine which grade your student will attend.
| Grade | Birth Year |
|---|---|
| Junior Kindergarten | 2020 |
| Senior Kindergarten | 2019 |
| Grade 1 | 2018 |
| Grade 2 | 2017 |
| Grade 3 | 2016 |
| Grade 4 | 2015 |
| Grade 5 | 2014 |
| Grade 6 | 2013 |
| Grade 7 | 2012 |
| Grade 8 | 2011 |
Student Transportation – Riding the School Bus
Transportation eligibility is determined by Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). Please direct all inquiries or concerns about transportation to STSWR directly.
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