Start applying for English eligibility certificates sooner rather than later: EMSB [Video]

With the start of the new school year quickly approaching, many are wondering about the eligibility certificate and whether their family needs one.

The answer is simple: if you want to enrol your child in an English elementary or high school in Quebec, they will need one.

However, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) recommends starting the process as soon as possible since it’s complicated and requires multiple documents.

In fact, the EMSB said that parents who plan to register their child for kindergarten in the winter should start the application process right after Labour Day.

Here is everything you need to know about the English eligibility certificate and a step-by-step guide on how to obtain one.

Here is everything you need to know about the English eligibility certificate and a step-by-step guide on how to obtain one. (Credit: English Montreal School Board)

 What is an English eligibility certificate?

An eligibility certificate allows a child to …