Register Your Child
The Peel District School Board serves children age four and older. Courses for adults are also available.
Peel has more than 230 elementary and secondary schools. Find the name and location of your local school by calling our Planning and Accommodation department at 905-890-1010 (or 1-800-668-1146) ext. 2212, or enter your home address into our school locator.
Where to register
Register your child at the school he or she will attend. Schools accept registrations throughout the year but are closed in July and August. It’s best to visit the school Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the school year. You can also contact your school to set up an appointment. You will find contact information for all our schools at in the Schools section.
If your family is new to the Peel region, your child may need an assessment/orientation interview before starting school. Please call the We Welcome the World Centres to register and find out if you require an assessment/orientation interview. We have three We Welcome the World Centres which are open throughout the year. Please call 905-366-8791 to talk to our staff and book your appointment. There is no fee for registration.
Documents to bring to registration
Proof of child's age
- Canadian birth certificate
- Canadian passport
- Citizenship card/certificate
- Permanent Resident Card
- Record of Landing
- Confirmation of permanent residence
- Work permit
- Refugee permit
Proof of address
- Ontario driver's licence
- utility bill
- bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution)
- credit card statement
- federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)
- purchase agreement
Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement
Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated
Missing documents?
If you are missing some documents, you can still visit the We Welcome the World Centres, and our staff will help you with all registration requirements.
International students
International students attend the Peel Academy for International Students at Clarkson Secondary School. The academy provides a unique, world-class program that integrates students from around the world into the dynamic and welcoming learning environment at Clarkson.
International students interested in our program should visit www.studyincanada-peel.ca or call 1-800-668-1179 ext. 1252.