Family & Schools
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Getting kids into the school system.
Enrolling your children in schoolPublic school is free and organized by province and local board — how to register, what documents you need, and the school year.
Understanding the K-12 systemEducation is run by each province — curriculum, grade names and even school starting age differ, and French immersion is a popular free option.
Buses, lunches and the costs school still hasTuition is free but supplies, field trips and lunches aren't — and whether your child gets a school bus depends on distance rules set locally.