Returning to School for the 2020-21 School Year

As we prepare to open our schools in September and welcome back students and staff, we are doing everything possible to ensure the health and safety of all school community members, while also providing the best academic experience possible for students, supporting mental health and well-being and considering the needs of families and staff. Read more about the TDSB’s plan for safely reopening schools.

As part of the plan, elementary students (including JK and SK students) will return to school five days per week with one cohort for the full day and with enhanced health and safety measures in place, including smaller class sizes to help maximize physical distancing. Students who choose not to attend school in person will be able to participate in remote learning (Virtual School). Read more about the in-school and virtual learning models for elementary.

On Wednesday, August 26, parents/guardians of currently registered students will receive an email requiring them to register their children in either the in-school or virtual learning options. If your child is not yet registered at the TDSB, please complete the online registration form.

Come Learn With Us!

Starting school is an exciting time for your child. Our schools provide a rich learning environment for all children to learn and grow.

In the Kindergarten program, your child will develop their skills and abilities through inquiry and intentional play-based learning that includes math, science and literacy. Teachers and early childhood educators plan learning experiences where children are actively engaged in learning and thinking creatively.

Learn more about Kindergarten at the TDSB.

Kindergarten PinBoard

How to Register

Registration for all TDSB Kindergarten programs begins in February.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child! You may choose to register in person at your local school or by using our new online registration system.

Children who will be four by December 31, 2020, can start Junior Kindergarten in September 2020.

Please note:

Only parents or legal guardians can register a child for TDSB programs.
There is a separate process to apply for optional attendance. If you wish to register your child at an elementary alternative school or elementary academy, please contact the school directly for more information about requirements and the registration process.
Learn more about Before- and After-School Programs and Extended Day Programs.

In Person Registration

Step 1

Find your local school.

Step 2

Contact your local school and make sure you have the following documents:
- Proof of age (birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian Citizenship card or certificate or baptismal record)
- Proof of address, including any two of the following current documents: Utility bill (e.g. hydro, gas, water), cable TV, internet, or home phone bill, insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life), mortgage statement, rental or lease agreement or deed, current purchase and sale agreement, property tax bill or notice of tax assessment. Original correspondence from a government agency or legal clinic may be accepted as a second proof of address document.
- Proof of immunization (the card that shows a list of needles your child has received):
  1. Report online www.toronto.ca/studentvaccines.
  
  2. If unable to report online, parents can provide immunization information to the school and the school will mail a copy to Toronto Public Health. Toronto Public Health accepts and translates foreign immunization records.
  
  3. If requesting an exemption, call 416-392-1250.
- Verification of date of arrival, if your child was not born in Canada. Families who are permanent residents and refugee claimants may register directly at the school. Children without immigration status are welcome in our schools and information about them or their families will not be shared with immigration authorities. To register, please visit the International Programs and Admissions Office at 5050 Yonge Street, on the main floor, for a TDSB school admission letter.
  
  Additional Information
  
  Learn more about Admission Eligibility Requirements.
  
  You may wish to print and complete the Student Registration Form before visiting the school. However, all required forms are also available from the school office.

Online Registration

Step 1

Need help? View the Online Registration System Video Tutorial for more information.
For technical issues related to the OLR application, please contact your local school.
Once you have completed the online portion of the registration process, you will receive a confirmation e-mail, including information about next steps (e.g. when to visit the school). Please be sure to check your Inbox and Junk Mail folder to avoid missing the e-mail.
You will also receive an e-mail with a link to complete a Developmental History Form for your child online. Need help? View the Developmental History Form Video Tutorial.

Please note: If there are questions within the registration that do not allow for you to provide necessary information related to your child, please bring to the attention of school staff when you visit in person. We recognize that some parents/guardians will not be able to answer the gender question. This question is included, as it is mandatory information required by the Ministry of Education. In order to proceed and complete the registration online, please make a selection and address this question with school staff when you visit in person so that we can work together to welcome your child into school in September!

Step 2

The following documents are required when you visit the school to complete the registration:
- Proof of age (birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian Citizenship card or certificate or baptismal record)
- Proof of address, including any two of the following current documents: Utility bill (e.g. hydro, gas, water), cable TV, internet, or home phone bill, insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life), mortgage statement, rental or lease agreement or deed, current purchase and sale agreement, property tax bill or notice of tax assessment. Original correspondence from a government agency or legal clinic may be accepted as a second proof of address document.
- Proof of immunization (the card that shows a list of needles your child has received):
  1. Report online www.toronto.ca/studentvaccines.
  
  2. If unable to report online, parents can provide immunization information to the school and the school will mail a copy to Toronto Public Health. Toronto Public Health accepts and translates foreign immunization records.
  
  3. If requesting an exemption, call 416-392-1250.
- Verification of date of arrival, if your child was not born in Canada. Families who are permanent residents and refugee claimants may register directly at the school. Children without immigration status are welcome in our schools and information about them or their families will not be shared with immigration authorities. To register, please visit the International Programs and Admissions Office at 5050 Yonge Street, on the main floor, for a TDSB school admission letter.
  
  Additional Information
  
  Learn more about Admission Eligibility Requirements.