Register Your Child For School
To register your child for school, contact the school in your zone directly. Students who were born outside of Canada or speak a language other than English or French at home must register at the EAL/FAL Reception Centre.
School registration is an important step to your child’s education. Whether you are starting in kindergarten or you’ve recently moved to Prince Edward Island, this page will provide you information on what you need to do to enroll your child in the public school system with either the Public Schools Branch (PSB) or la Commission scolaire de langue française (CSLF), and what supports can be available to help you and your family prepare for the upcoming school year.
How do I register my child for school, including kindergarten?
Island residents should contact their local PSB or CSLF school directly to register their child. Please bring your government-issued identification and a proof of address.
To enroll in kindergarten, Children must turn five (5) years old by December 31st the year they enter kindergarten. You can wait one year if you think your child isn’t ready to go to kindergarten at the minimum age of entry.
Families have the choice to register their child in English or French education. English and French immersion options are through the PSB and French option is through the CSLF.
If you are not sure what school zone you live in, contact the PSB or CSLF. You can also check online through the PSB’s bus planning tool or CSLF’s bus planner.
My Child was born outside of Canada, or we speak a language other than English or French in the home. Are there additional steps for school enrollment?
For anyone new to the Province, or if your child was born outside of Canada, or you speak a language other than English or French in the home, first go to the EAL/FAL Reception Centre.
Please bring any immigration documents, government-issued identification, and a proof of address.
At the EAL/FAL Reception Centre, staff will help you with what you will need before your child starts school. This can include:
- Assistance with the school registration form;
- Review of immigration documents;
- Language proficiency assessments for a student entering grade 1-12
My child is starting kindergarten. Are there any supports to help ease them into this new environment?
Kindergarten is an exciting and important milestone in your child’s education. To make the transition to the public school system easier there are many resources available at EarlyYearsPEI.ca
Welcome to Kindergarten sessions for new students and parents are organized by schools in the spring before the next school year. Contact the school board or your child’s school directly for the Welcome to Kindergarten session dates.
Here are some tips and tricks to help families feel confident and supported when preparing for kindergarten.
My child is going to a new school, what can I do to help?
If your child is going to a new school, talk about any fears or concerns that your child might have. Call the school and ask for a tour. Help your child find their way around the school and the location of their classroom and washrooms. If possible, meet the teacher and principal.
What resources are important before the first day of class?
There are many things to consider before the first day of school. The school calendar lists the first day of school, holidays, professional learning days and more. How your child gets to and from school is also important. The Province also offers free school supplies for kindergarten to grade 9.
The PSB also offers many student services, including language supports. The CSLF also offers a number of student services.
Find out more about the Island’s K-12 system here.
School EAL/FAL Reception Centre
85 Fitzroy Street, Suite 203
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1R6
Phone (902) 620-3738
Email: ealfalwelcome@edu.pe.ca
Who can I contact for more information?
Public Schools Branch
Toll-free: 1-800-280-7965
Email: elsb@edu.pe.ca
Stratford Office
234 Shakespeare Drive
Stratford, PE C1B 2V8
Mailing address: PO Box 8600
Charlottetown PE C1A 8V7
Tel: 902-368-6990
Fax: 902-368-6960
Summerside Office
250 Water Street
Holman Building, 2nd Floor
Summerside, PE C1N 0J1
Tel: 902-888-8400
Fax: 902-888-8449
La Commission scolaire de langue française
1596, route 124
Abram-Village, PE C0B 2E0
Tel: 902-854-2975
Fax: 902-854-2981
Email: cslf@edu.pe.ca