In Ontario:

• All children between the ages of 6-18 must attend school (either a publicly-funded, private or home school)
• Most children can attend a publicly-funded school for free regardless of their immigration status or the status of their parents (contact your local school board for more specific information)
• Private schools charge a fee or tuition to attend

Public schools

The publicly-funded education system is broken down into three stages:

1. Elementary school
   • Choice of English, French and/or Catholic education
   • Typically begins in kindergarten and ends in Grade 8
   • Students will:
     • Learn and understand the foundations of reading, writing and math
2. Secondary school
   • Choice of English, French and/or Catholic education
   • Typically begins in Grade 9 and ends in Grade 12
   • Students will:
     • Focus on their interests and prepare for graduation and beyond
3. Post-secondary school
   • For college, university and post-graduate students of all ages
   • You must pay for your tuition and books but you can apply for grants and loans to help you pay for university or college through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Learn more about:

• How to enrol your child in school
• Find elementary and secondary schools in your community
• Full-day kindergarten for children aged 4 and 5
• Key dates in the school year, including holidays (for elementary and secondary schools)
• Going to college or university in Ontario

Private schools

The government does not pay for private schooling. You must pay for that on your own.

Learn more about private:

• Elementary and secondary schools
• Post-secondary schools
• Career colleges

Some private career colleges are approved for OSAP (help with paying for school). Find out if your school is approved.

How do I enrol my child in school?

You need to provide all of the following information to register your child for school:

• Proof of your child’s age – A birth certificate or passport.
• Proof of address – A copy of a bank statement, telephone or electrical bill or apartment lease with your name and address.
• Proof of guardianship – Required if your child is under 18 years of age and is not living with a parent.
• Proof of student’s immigration status* – One of:

• Birth certificate
• Passport
• Permanent Resident Card
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292) or Record of Landing (IMM 1000)

Immunization record – Proof that your son or daughter has been immunized.

*It is important to know that all children aged 6-18 can attend school, regardless of their immigration status or the immigration status of their parents. This is outlined in the Education Act, the law that governs public schools in Ontario.

In some school boards, newcomer students go to an assessment or reception centre where their mathematics and English language skills are tested. Read more in How is my child assessed to start school in Ontario?

Find a list of school reception centres in Ontario.

If you have your child’s previous report card or textbook, or any other school information that might be helpful, bring it to the centre.

That information is then sent to the student’s school to help teachers understand what he or she has already learned. If you have your child’s previous report card or textbook, or any other school information that might be helpful, please bring it to the centre.

If your son or daughter is starting secondary (high) school, the guidance counsellor will talk to your child about his or her previous schooling, interests and goals for after graduation. The counsellor will then help your child choose the appropriate courses.

Many community agencies can help you with registering your child for school. For example, they can help you find an interpreter, if you would like one. To find help, go to Services Near Me and search for “settlement services” in your area.

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در انتاریو

همه کودکان بین 6 تا 18 سال باید در مدرسه شرکت کنند (یا یک مدرسه دولتی با بودجه عمومی ، خصوصی یا خانه)
بیشتر کودکان می توانند بدون در نظر گرفتن وضعیت مهاجرت یا وضعیت والدینشان به طور رایگان در یک مدرسه با بودجه عمومی شرکت کنند (برای کسب اطلاعات خاص تر با هیئت مدیره مدرسه محلی خود تماس بگیرید)
مدارس خصوصی برای شرکت در شهریه هزینه یا شهریه خود را پرداخت می کنند

مدرسه عمومی

:سیستم آموزش و پرورش با بودجه عمومی به سه مرحله تقسیم می شود

دبستان

     انتخاب آموزش انگلیسی ، فرانسوی و / یا کاتولیک
     به طور معمول در مهدکودک شروع می شود و در گرید 8 به پایان می رسد
 دانش آموزان مبانی خواندن ، نوشتن و ریاضیات را می آموزند و درک می کنند

مدرسه راهنمایی

     انتخاب آموزش انگلیسی ، فرانسوی و / یا کاتولیک
     به طور معمول از گرید9 شروع می شود و در گرید12 به پایان می رسد
     دانشجویان:
دانش آموزان روی علاقه خود تمرکز میکنند و برای فارغ التحصیلی و فراتر از آن آماده می شوند

دوره بعد از مدرسه

     برای دانشجویان کالج ، دانشگاه و دانشجویان تحصیلات تکمیلی در هر سنی
     شما باید شهریه و کتاب خود را پرداخت کنید اما می توانید برای کمک به پرداخت هزینه دانشگاه یا کالج از طریق برنامه کمک دانشجویی انتاریو (OSAP) برای کمک هزینه و کمک هزینه اقدام کنید.