School Questions

[nishantvshah]

Hello Folks,

My Name is Nishant Shah and i have recently secured a PR from Canada. i have 2 Kids (aged 6 and 2) and am planning to land in July. I had a few questions about schooling in Canada and would appreciate if you can help answer.

1 - I Understand that public education is free in Canada and we do not need to pay tution. Bus and Food is also included. Would be great if someone can reconfirm.

2 - My main concern is choosing a good school for my daughter. Can someone throw light on the school selection process. From what i have learnt, the kid will need to go to the school closest to their home. How true is this? Also, if there are 2 schools within the same proximity, can we choose which school she will attend?

3 - if we find a better school a little far from our home, can we approach them for admitting our child?

Nishant.

 

[scylla]

1. Public school is free to attend - you don't pay tuition.. Food is not free - you have to provide that. In some cases there is transportation provided - but in many cases there isn't. You should assume that you will be responsible for transporting your child to and from the school.
2. Yes - your children will only be able to attend the schools in the area where you live. Yes - you can chose which school in your area your daughter will attend.
3. No - not for public schools.

 

[nishantvshah]

1. Public school is free to attend - you don't pay tuition.. Food is not free - you have to provide that. In some cases there is transportation provided - but in many cases there isn't. You should assume that you will be responsible for transporting your child to and from the school.
2. Yes - your children will only be able to attend the schools in the area where you live. Yes - you can chose which school in your area your daughter will attend.
3. No - not for public schools.

Thank you so much. That helps me a lot in my decision to find a home. can you plz help answer the below as well.

1 - I believe you will have to take a proof of your home contract to confirm you stay within the vicinity of the school?

2 - Also, i guess its not much of a hassle to get admission into another school if we decide to shift homes?

3 - Is there an interview for the child before attending school? i plan to land in July and the school terms start in September. Would this be enough time for us to get an admission?

4 - If the school we approach is full, how would the situation then be?

Thanks in advance

Nishant.

 

[scylla]

1. Yes.
2. I don't believe there's any hassle. However it can be very disruptive for your child if you move in the middle of a year. Most parents try to move in the summer to avoid breaking up their child's year.
3. Yes - that's enough time.
4. Public schools have to allow your child to attend.

 

[nishantvshah]

1. Yes.
2. I don't believe there's any hassle. However it can be very disruptive for your child if you move in the middle of a year. Most parents try to move in the summer to avoid breaking up their child's year.
3. Yes - that's enough time.
4. Public schools have to allow your child to attend.

Thanks again. That helps us a lot.

Nishant.

 

[SK2779]

Hi, I have a few questions
I will be moving to Toronto in August. My son is currently in Grade 6 in India. It is my understanding that the neighborhood school will conduct an assessment and then decide which grade he should be place in.
Is my understanding correct? Any idea which subjects are tested?

 

[Umbreen zubair]

1. Public school is free to attend - you don't pay tuition.. Food is not free - you have to provide that. In some cases there is transportation provided - but in many cases there isn't. You should assume that you will be responsible for transporting your child to and from the school.
2. Yes - your children will only be able to attend the schools in the area where you live. Yes - you can chose which school in your area your daughter will attend.
3. No - not for public schools.

Hello,
Plz guide me. I am international student . My kids age 5 and 9 have TRV. How they can study in public school for free. I know on TRV we have to pay and no longer than 6 months. So, my query is do i apply for open study permit for them. Is there any option like that. They will stay with me. My course is 2 years. What i do now.....

 

[Umbreen zubair]

1. Public school is free to attend - you don't pay tuition.. Food is not free - you have to provide that. In some cases there is transportation provided - but in many cases there isn't. You should assume that you will be responsible for transporting your child to and from the school.
2. Yes - your children will only be able to attend the schools in the area where you live. Yes - you can chose which school in your area your daughter will attend.
3. No - not for public schools.

Hello,
Plz guide me. I am international student . My kids age 5 and 9 have TRV. How they can study in public school for free. I know on TRV we have to pay and no longer than 6 months. So, my query is do i apply for open study permit for them. Is there any option like that. They will stay with me. My course is 2 years. What i do now.....