School Registration

Thank you for choosing YRDSB and welcome. Registering for school takes a few easy steps.

If any of the following apply, please visit the Reception Centre

  • ​Students new to Canada (residing in Canada less than 6 months)

  • Students transferring to YRDSB from home schooling in Ontario

  • Students transferring to YRDSB from other boards in Ontario/other provinces with time-sensitive documents, e.g. work permits, refugee claimants

  • Returning students from outside Canada who have been residing elsewhere internationally for over one year

Kindergarten Registration
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time. Learn more about our Kindergarten program and how to register your child.

Use the school locator to identify YRDSB schools for your address.  Any requests for transfer will be arranged through your home school.  

You can find your school's contact information on the school profiles or on your school's website.

Elementary schools are closed during July and August.  Please contact the Community Education Centre in your area to set up your registration appointment.

There are currently two Proof of Residency requirements:

  • Existing proof of residency requirements which are outlined immediately below,  and
  • New PILOT Proof of Residency requirements for specific designated specific schools (outlined below).
     

CURRENT PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRMENTS

  • For all schools except for those outlined below in Pilot Proof of Residency Requirements
  • Proof of your child’s address - two documents, one from each of the categories below showing the home address:
    • Category A ​​
      • Property Tax Bill / MPAC Notice of Assessment
      • Current Rental / Lease Agreement
      • Agreement of Purchase and Sale, including proof of purchase provided before the pupil attends the school, and;​
    • ​​Category B
      • ​Utility Bill / e-Bill (i.e. Hydro, Water, Residential Phone/Cable/Internet Bill, Enbridge, Insurance Policy – Home, Tenant or Auto) 
    • Other official/government documents (i.e. CRA Notice of Assessment, Statement of Old Age, Security T4 (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits, etc.)​​
    • Documents not acceptable in Category A or B:
      • Driver’s License;
      • Health Card;
      • Credit Card Statement; or
      • Cell Phone Bill/e-Bill.

 

PILOT PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRMENTS

  • Elementary:  Bayview Hill ES, Buttonville PS, Central Park PS, Coledale PS, Crosby Heights PS, James Robinson PS, Parkview PS, Ramerwood PS, Richmond Rose PS, Silver Stream PS, Sixteenth Avenue PS, Unionville Meadows PS, Walter Scott PS, Unionville PS, Unnamed Markham Centre ES – holding at Parkview PS, and Unnamed Markham Centre ES – holding at Milliken Mills PS; 
  • Secondary: Alexander Mackenzie HS, Bayview SS, Langstaff SS, Markham DHS, Markville SS, Middlefield CI, Thornlea SS and Unionville HS:

Proof of your child’s address - Three Documents Required:

  • One (1) from Category A, and Two (2) from Category B
  • All documents must show home address for student living with the parent(s)/guardians(s).
  • All documents must contain at least one parent or guardian’s name.
  • All Category A documents must be original.  Copies will not be accepted.

Category A:

  • Property tax Bill/MPAC notice of tax assessment (must be current - within past year).
  • Purchase and sale agreement, including proof of purchase and closing date, provided before the student attends the school (must be current - within past year).
  • Bank Statement/Financial letter: must be stamped by Financial Institution – financial details can be obscured (must be current – within two months).
  • Any CRA document (i.e. Notice of Assessment, Canada Child Benefit, Goods and Services tax/Harmonized sales tax (GST/HST credit), Housing Benefits, etc.) (must be current – within past year).

Category B:

  • Utility Bill/e-Bill (i.e., hydro, gas, water, residential phone/cable/internet Bill, insurance policy – home, tenant or auto) (must be current – within two months).
  • Any CRA document (i.e. Notice of Assessment, Canada Child Benefit, Goods and Services tax/Harmonized sales tax (GST/HST credit), Housing Benefits, etc. (must be current – within past year).  IF NOT USED FOR CATEGORY A.
  • Other official Provincial or Federal government documents that includes parent(s) or guardian(s) names and address (must be current – within past year). 

Documents not acceptable in Category A or B:

  • Driver’s License;
  • Health Card;
  • Lease or Rental Agreements
  • Credit Card Statement; or
  • Cell Phone Bill/e-Bill.

Your home school will help to identify and explain any special programs available to your child.

Considerat​ions:  

  • Do you identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit? Students/families can identify their Indigenous ancestry and access opportunities and supports. Learn more about self-identification.

  • Kindergarten Registration begins in January, appointments to register are not necessary.  

  • For information about international students contact our International Education department.

  • While a new school is being built, registrations will take place at the designated holding school. Please visit our New Schools on our website for more information. 

  • Elementary schools are closed during July and August.  Please contact the Community Education Centre in your area to set up your registration appointment.

  • Visit Programs and Services to register for any credit and non-credit programs offered for adults, or elementary and secondary students.   

  • Learn more about the registration and admissions process in the School Admissions Policy and Procedure.