By: EMSB Communications
The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) proudly celebrates its continued dominance as Quebec’s leader in graduation success, surpassing both the public and private sectors. According to the latest data from the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec, the EMSB achieved an impressive 93.2 percent graduation rate for the 2023–2024 academic year, solidifying its position as the top-performing school board in the province.
The English Montreal School Board has announced that Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Week for the 2026-2027 academic year will take place from Monday, February 2 to Friday, February 6. If one child from a family is already enrolled in a particular school, a sibling registration period will take place a week earlier.
In order to qualify for transportation, families must choose the EMSB elementary school nearest to their residence offering the French program of their choice.
For Preschool and Kindergarten, schools will offer flexible registration procedures:
Virtual Queue opens on January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. Complete an online form to secure your spot on a numbered list. Schools will confirm appointments on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Online Appointment Booking. Schedule an in-person visit to bring your documents at a time that works for you.
Traditional Registration. Visit the school’s website for details on whether they are handling registration by walk-in, phone appointment or another method.
You can find out which option your school of choice is using at https://emsb.qc.ca/reserve
Procedures to Follow
All pupils registering for the first time are required to provide a birth certificate and vaccination records to the school the child will be attending. Parents will be asked to fill out forms which will allow the school to apply for the certificate of eligibility for English schooling. Under the Charter of the French Language, a certificate of eligibility is generally granted to children who did the majority of their elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada; whose mother or father did the majority of his/her elementary studies in English in Canada; or whose brother or sister did the majority of his/her elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada. As a result of language legislation, this criteria excludes studies completed in the Quebec Private School system.
About the English Montreal School Board
With a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the EMSB network consists of 73 schools and centres. For more details, visit the EMSB website at www.emsb.qc.ca.
By: EMSB Communications
The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) proudly celebrates its continued dominance as Quebec’s leader in graduation success, surpassing both the public and private sectors. According to the latest data from the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec, the EMSB achieved an impressive 93.2 percent graduation rate for the 2023–2024 academic year, solidifying its position as the top-performing school board in the province.
The English Montreal School Board has announced that Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Week for the 2026-2027 academic year will take place from Monday, February 2 to Friday, February 6. If one child from a family is already enrolled in a particular school, a sibling registration period will take place a week earlier.
In order to qualify for transportation, families must choose the EMSB elementary school nearest to their residence offering the French program of their choice.
For Preschool and Kindergarten, schools will offer flexible registration procedures:
Virtual Queue opens on January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. Complete an online form to secure your spot on a numbered list. Schools will confirm appointments on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Online Appointment Booking. Schedule an in-person visit to bring your documents at a time that works for you.
Traditional Registration. Visit the school’s website for details on whether they are handling registration by walk-in, phone appointment or another method.
You can find out which option your school of choice is using at https://emsb.qc.ca/reserve
Visit the EMSB's educational resources section for educational and mental health support links for families. Links and activities for elementary and high school students are available.
Click here to visit the EMSB Education website
The provincial Government also has a new educational website called Open School where you can find more educational activities for your children.
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news, St. Gabriel has achieved Gold Certification through the EcoSchools Canada program!
This recognition celebrates the incredible work our students, staff, and families have done to care for the environment through our many eco-initiatives this year. From implementing a composting program to recycling our milk cartons to building a pollinator garden, every action has made a difference.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to building a more sustainable and environmentally conscious school!
By: EMSB Communications
The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) proudly celebrates its continued dominance as Quebec’s leader in graduation success, surpassing both the public and private sectors. According to the latest data from the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec, the EMSB achieved an impressive 93.2 percent graduation rate for the 2023–2024 academic year, solidifying its position as the top-performing school board in the province.
The English Montreal School Board has announced that Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Week for the 2026-2027 academic year will take place from Monday, February 2 to Friday, February 6. If one child from a family is already enrolled in a particular school, a sibling registration period will take place a week earlier.
In order to qualify for transportation, families must choose the EMSB elementary school nearest to their residence offering the French program of their choice.
For Preschool and Kindergarten, schools will offer flexible registration procedures:
Virtual Queue opens on January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. Complete an online form to secure your spot on a numbered list. Schools will confirm appointments on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Online Appointment Booking. Schedule an in-person visit to bring your documents at a time that works for you.
Traditional Registration. Visit the school’s website for details on whether they are handling registration by walk-in, phone appointment or another method.
You can find out which option your school of choice is using at https://emsb.qc.ca/reserve
Procedures to Follow
All pupils registering for the first time are required to provide a birth certificate and vaccination records to the school the child will be attending. Parents will be asked to fill out forms which will allow the school to apply for the certificate of eligibility for English schooling. Under the Charter of the French Language, a certificate of eligibility is generally granted to children who did the majority of their elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada; whose mother or father did the majority of his/her elementary studies in English in Canada; or whose brother or sister did the majority of his/her elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada. As a result of language legislation, this criteria excludes studies completed in the Quebec Private School system.
About the English Montreal School Board
With a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the EMSB network consists of 73 schools and centres. For more details, visit the EMSB website at www.emsb.qc.ca.
