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Our school doors are open and we are ready to answer any questions you may have. Get started by visiting our Admissions webpage for all of the resources you need to register your child in one of our schools.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board's Admissions Department is dedicated to helping students begin their academic careers within our school system. This webpage provides families with the resources necessary to get started. Our Board is a progressive, innovative and caring school system. It represents an excellent choice for your child for kindergarten through to grade 12. 

To register your child, please be prepared to provide the following:

  • a record of immunization;
  • a report card from the student’s previous school (if applicable);
  • a birth certificate or other government document to show proof of age
    (for junior and senior kindergarten only);
  • and a Roman Catholic baptismal certificate for either the child OR parent *

* for junior kindergarten to grade 8 students only
* the baptismal certificate of a common-law spouse or step-parent is also acceptable
(Others accepted on a space-availability basis) 

We welcome non-Catholic students on a space availability basis in our elementary and intermediate schools (junior kindergarten to grade 8). Our high schools (grades 9 to 12) are open to ALL students. Read more about Catholicity in our schools, including which Catholic faiths are eligible for immediate admission on our webpage for Catholicity >>

Students must attend the school within the boundaries of their residence -- their "home" school. Students who wish to attend another school outside of their normal attendance boundary must apply for a Cross Boundary Transfer. The process begins at the “home” school with both principals (sending and receiving schools) and their respective school Superintendent granting approval. Please consult our School Locator to verify your child's "home" school to begin the process. 

Student Registration Form

School administration at any of our schools will be happy to provide you with a Student Registration Form. Should you wish to review or complete the form in advance, you can download and print our online Student Registration Form. Please print the completed form and bring it to your child's new school to begin the admissions process. Please note that additional documentation must be completed at the time of registration. Download  Adobe PDF Reader >>

Kindergarten Registration

Registration for junior and senior kindergarten took place during the week of January 21-25, 2013 at all of our elementary schools. But don't worry! Registrations will also be accepted anytime during the regular school year if you happened to miss the January registration period. 

Junior kindergarten students are those children who will be four (4) by December 31, 2013. Senior kindergarten students are those children who will be five (5) by December 31, 2013.

To give each child the best start possible, our Kindergarten program provides a variety of learning opportunities and experiences. Our schools offer an excellent curriculum including French language instruction, with the unique dimension of quality Catholic education. We also offer comprehensive programs for children with special needs as well as resources for children with Aboriginal ancestry.

  Visit our webpage dedicated to Kindergarten Registration >>  

Full Day Kindergarten (Early Learning Program)

By September 2012, 30 of our Board's elementary schools will offer full-day kindergarten. The program will be phased in at the remaining schools in 2013 and 2014. Find out which elementary schools currently offer full-day kindergarten, and view the schedule for phasing in the remainder of our schools.

  Read more about the Early Learning Program (full day kindergarten) >>  


During the school year, some full-day kindergarten sites also offer before and after school programs led by registered early childhood educators. These programs are optional and available for a reasonable fee. Subsidies will be available for some families, based on financial need.

  Read more about our Extended Day Programs >>  

French Immersion Programs (French as a Second Language)

All of our schools offer French as a Second Language (FSL) programs and French Immersion pathways for students, giving every child an excellent opportunity to learn a second language. There are three (3) pathways to learn French: Core programs; Extended programs (25% French); and Immersion programs (50% French). If your designated home school does not offer a French Immersion program, our Board will ensure that your child receives transportation services to the nearest assigned school offering the program of your choice! We are committed to ensuring that your child can take advantage of every opportunity that our Board has to offer.

  Read more about French Immersion >>  

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Contact Us

Phone: 613-224-4455 ext 2308
Fax: 613-224-5063
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Admissions Department
570 West Hunt Club Road
Nepean, Ontario K2G 3R4

 

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Find your School with our School Locator!

 You can use our handy School Locator feature to find your new school. Simply enter your address, enter your grade, and hit Go!

  Use our School Locator >>  

Are you new to Ottawa or Canada? Is English your second language?

The Family Welcome Centre for Newcomers is the first step in registering your child with the Ottawa Catholic School Board if you are new to Ottawa or Canada, and English is not your first language. Our caring and experienced staff is here to introduce newcomer families to our community. Our assessment service helps students receive the best programming so that they can have a good beginning at school in Canada.

  Find out more >>  

Immunization Information

All Ontario school children must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella, unless there is a valid exemption. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) requires proof that your child has received proper immunization. The OPH Immunization Program is available weekdays from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm by calling 613-580-6744, ext. 24108 or toll-free at 1-866-426-8885, ext. 24108. Please contact Ottawa Public Health to inquire about an Immunization excemption form.

  Visit Ottawa Public Health >>  

Check your tax bill!

By registering your child in an Ottawa Catholic school, you have chosen to support Catholic education through direction of your school support. You help foster a strong political voice through your elected representative (trustee) in ensuring your rights to a Catholic education for the young people in our province.

  More about Direction of School Support >>  

Guardianship

If you are registering a child in an Ottawa Catholic school, and are serving as the guardian for that child, then you will need to provide a legal affidavit attesting to your current situation. The following wording is required in the document prepared by the parents:

  • the guardian is responsible for physical care and control of said student;
  • the student will be residing in the guardian's residence;
  • the student will be under the guardian's authority; and
  • the guardian will be responsible for daily discipline.


The affidavit should be dated and signed by both parent(s) and the guardian(s). Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, record of immunization and a copy of the last report card (if possible) are to be included with the original guardianship documentation. A legal affidavit regarding guardianship is required for all students who do not reside with their parents while attending school in the Ottawa Catholic School Board.

  Download the Guardianship Declaration form >>  

Fee-paying International Students

Fees apply to international students who wish to study temporarily with the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Fees include ESL program instruction if required, and transportation services, if eligible. Transportation is also provided to ESL Centres at high schools that fall outside the regular boundaries of the student's primary residence. As of 2012, our Board accepts fee-paying international students at all grade levels - elementary, intermediate and secondary.

 

  More about International Students >>  

Exchange Students

Our Board participates in several reciprocal student exchange programs with organizations which have been approved by the Board. Fees do not apply. For more information contact your high school's Student Services office. View the School Directory for contact information for all our high schools.