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Welcome to the Surrey School District! We are excited to welcome your child to our school and want to get them into class and engaged in learning as quickly as possible. We’re committed to equity, truth, reconciliation and breaking down systemic barriers so your registration experience goes smoothly.

For information on kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year please see our fact sheets available in English, Punjabi, Chinese, Arabic and Spanish. To register for the 2024-25 school year, click here.

For international students and individuals registering in our adult education programs, please visit the respective program's site for registration details.

Registering with Surrey Schools: Español, Tagalog, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, 中文, العربي


Frequently asked questions:

  • Registration is open online year-round. If you need help, staff at your neighbourhood school can guide you through the process. To determine your catchment school based on your address, please use our School Locator tool.

    For kindergarten, children who turn five-years-old before Jan. 1, 2025 are eligible to begin school in September 2024.

    Registration for students starting kindergarten is now open. For more information on kindergarten programs of choice, click here.

    The same documents listed below for new students must also be provided to register a student for kindergarten. Registration at your school of choice is based on availability.

  • Your catchment school is determined by your address and where it falls within the district's School Boundaries Map.

    To find your catchment school, please input your address to our School Locator tool.

  • Documents you needed to get to know you and your child.

    Part 1:

    1. Photo identification for the parent/legal guardian such as: driver’s licence, passport, Photo BC Services Card, BCID card.
    2. Evidence of legal guardianship (as shown on child’s birth certificate, or other legal documentation, such as: landed immigrant document or guardianship order).
    3. Evidence of child’s birthdate, such as: birth certificate or passport of the child.

    Part 2:

    Evidence the parent or guardian lives in B.C., such as a BC Driver’s License, BC Services Card, BCID card, ICBC  vehicle registration document, or other government-issued documentation showing the address of residence.

    If you don’t have any of these documents, don’t worry! Your school will work with you to find a solution. 

    Other options available to verify your name and address include any two of the following:

    • Property purchase agreement
    • Utility bill
    • Rental agreement (or letter from landlord)
    • Health documents
    • Letter-mail with name and address of resident
    • Employment pay-slips
    • Bank statements
    • Letter from employer
    • Insurance statements or policies
    • Statement or letter from a Notary Public
    • Other documents that indicate resident's name and address

  • Our schools are enrolling students as they come in, but in some school communities, we may need to close registration due to high enrolment. These students will be registered at a neighbouring school in the district. Please contact your school for more information. 

    Currently, Grandview Heights Secondary, is closed to all new in-catchment registrations for the 2023-24 school year, for Grades 8-11 due to rapid growth and increased enrolment. We ask that parents living in the Grandview Heights catchment area complete the online registration process and select Grandview Heights. The school will then contact you with further details. The following secondary schools can accommodate new Grandview registrations for September 2023 in Grades 8-12:

    • Earl Marriott Secondary
    • Semiahmoo Secondary
    • Elgin Park Secondary

  • Due to capacity, we have closed out-of-catchment registration for some sites.

    2023/2024

    The elementary schools listed below are designated as closed to out-of-catchment registration requests for the 2023/2024 school year (beginning Sept. 2023). These schools are closed to students living outside of the catchment area (other than siblings) and no out-of-catchment waitlist will be maintained:

    Elementary Schools
    George Greenaway ElementaryNorth Ridge Elementary
    Adams Road ElementaryGoldstone ElementaryOld Yale Road Elementary
    Bayridge ElementaryHazelgrove ElementarySunnyside Elementary
    Beaver Creek ElementaryJessie Lee ElementarySunrise Ridge Elementary
    Cambridge ElementaryK.B. Woodward ElementaryWalnut Road Elementary
    Coyote Creek ElementaryKatzie ElementaryWilliam Watson Elementary
    Edgewood ElementaryLatimer Road ElementaryWoodward Hill Elementary
    Fraser Wood ElementaryMartha Currie Elementary
    Frost Road ElementaryMorgan Elementary

    Secondary Schools
    Once registration opens, all out-of-catchment student registrations are to be placed on a waitlist that is prioritized according to Board Policy #9320 and Regulation #9320.1 (Section 4.A). Placement of waitlisted students will be determined based on school capacity.

    2024/2025

    The schools listed below are designated as closed to out-of-catchment registration requests for the 2024/2025 school year. These schools are closed to out-of-catchment registrations (other than siblings) and no out-of-catchment waitlist will be maintained.

    Elementary Schools
    Fraser Wood ElementaryLatimer Road ElementarySunnyside Elementary
    Adams Road ElementaryGeorge Greenaway ElementaryLena Shaw ElementarySunrise Ridge Elementary
    Bayridge ElementaryGoldstone Park ElementaryMartha Currie ElementaryT.E. Scott Elementary
    Beaver Creek ElementaryH.T. Thrift ElementaryMorgan ElementaryWalnut Road Elementary
    Cambridge ElementaryHazelgrove ElementaryNorth Ridge ElementaryWilliam Watson Elementary
    Coyote Creek ElementaryHjorth Road ElementaryOld Yale Road Elementary
    Don Christian ElementaryJessie Lee ElementaryPeace Arch Elementary
    Edgewood ElementaryK.B. Woodward ElementarySemiahmoo Elementary
    Forysth Road ElementaryKatzie ElementarySullivan Elementary

    Secondary Schools:
    Once registration opens, all out-of-catchment student registrations are to be placed on a waitlist that is prioritized according to Board Policy #9320 and Regulation #9320.1 (Section 4.A). Regardless of capacity, Principals consult with their Assistant Superintendent prior to the placement of waitlisted students.

    In-Catchment Waitlists:
    Where existing and/or projected enrolment exceeds the building capacity to the extent that not all in-catchment registration can be accommodated, student registrations are to be placed on an in-catchment waitlist that is prioritized according to Board Policy #9320 and Regulation #9320.1 (Section 4.A). The Principal (or delegate) will work with the Assistant Superintendent and nearby schools to locate an available and suitable placement for in-catchment students who cannot be accommodated at their neighbourhood school.

    District Placements:
    Notwithstanding the above, the District may make individual student placements in consultation with schools on an as needed basis.

  • If your child is currently in grade 7 in an elementary school in our school district, they will be registered into their catchment secondary school automatically. You would only need to register your child if they currently attend an elementary school in another district and wish to attend a secondary school in the Surrey School District.

    If you would like to enquire about registering for a school that is not in your catchment, please contact the school directly to ensure the school can accommodate your request.

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