Registering for School is as Simple as A-B-C
Registering for School is as Simple as A-B-C
We’re happy to welcome you and your family. Give your child the opportunity to thrive in a caring, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.
* 2026-2027 School Year Registrations will be available in January 2026.
* Transferring from another OCSB school? Check out our easy transfer process ›
What Happens After You Register?
After you register, the school will review the registration and reach out to you. If you have any questions, please contact the school directly.
A - Gather Your Documents
Proof of your child’s name/age. Examples include a birth certificate or passport.
- Proof of your current Ottawa address. Examples include a rental or purchase agreement for where you live, a recent property tax bill, a current utility bill (Hydro, Gas, Water) or a current Home Phone, TV or Internet bill. Driver’s licenses, bank statements, and cell phone bills are NOT accepted as proof of address.
- Your or your child’s immigration documents,* if your child was not born in Canada.
- For students registering for High School (Grades 9-12) – the most recent report card and (for students registering for Grades 10-12) high school transcript or credit counselling summary/status sheet.
*Are you new to Canada? We offer support for newcomers! After submitting your registration, please book an appointment with our Family Welcome Centre.
B - Find Your Child's School
Use our School Locator tool to find the name of your neighbourhood Ottawa Catholic school. Simply enter your address and your child’s grade level.
C - Complete Our Registration Form
Complete our registration form. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions department at Admissions@ocsb.ca.
* Transferring from another OCSB school? Check out our easy transfer process ›
What Happens After You Register?
After you register, the school will review the registration and reach out to you. If you have any questions, please contact the school directly.
Welcoming Families of All Faiths
Children of all religions are welcome to join the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Our approach to educating your child is inclusive, honouring the dignity of every child and respecting all beliefs, in keeping with our Catholic social teachings. Our educators encourage students to celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion.
At the OCSB, faith is at the heart of everything we do. Once you register, you become part of our OCSB family. We will journey with you from registration – to the first day of school – to graduation.
Current Students Transferring Schools
All students registered with the OCSB or attending an OCSB school before June are considered current students for the upcoming school year.
If your family is moving before school starts, you can use the OSTA Bus Planner Tool to Find Your New School. Once you have determined which school your child will be eligible to attend, please complete the transfer form.
If you need information about Cross-Boundary Transfers, access more details ›
New to Ottawa? We Provide Support for Newcomers
New to Ottawa? We Provide Support for Newcomers
The Ottawa Catholic School Board’s Family Welcome Centre is here to provide support and information to newcomer students and families of all faiths to help them transition smoothly into our school community. We’re happy to welcome you and your family to the Ottawa Catholic School Board—any time of the year! Learn more about our Family Welcome Centre.
