School Registration
Programs of Choice Lotteries (Open From Jan. 27th, 2025 to Feb. 14th, 2025)
Welcome to the Surrey School District!
We are excited to welcome your child and want to get them into class and engaged in learning as quickly as possible.
When and how can I register?
Anyone living in B.C. can enroll their child in our district and registration is open online year-round. All students begin by registering at their catchment school. You can find your catchment school by using our School Locator tool.
Registering for Kindergarten?
For information on kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year please see our fact sheets available in English, Punjabi, Chinese, Arabic and Spanish. To register, children must turn five years of age by December 31 in the same calendar year that they begin school. Students born in 2020 are eligible for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year.
Need more help registering?
If you would like some help with the process, staff at your catchment school can guide you through the process.
If you require assistance in a language other than English, there is a 'Translate' option at the top of this web page, or your school can arrange for staff from our Welcome Centre to assist. Our Welcome Centre staff can support in a number of languages including Punjabi, Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog, Spanish, Korean and more.
Frequently asked questions:
Who can register?
Anyone living in B.C. can enroll their child in our district.When and how can I register?
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, 2026 are eligible to begin school in September 2025. 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.
What is my catchment school?
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.
What if I need assistance in another language?
If you require assistance in a language other than English, there is a ‘Translate’ option at the top of our website, or your school can arrange for staff from our Welcome Centre staff to assist.Our Welcome Centre staff can support in a number of languages including Punjabi, Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog, Spanish, Korean and more.
What documents are required?
Documents needed to get to know you and your child.Part 1:
- Photo identification for the parent/legal guardian such as: driver’s license, passport, Photo BC Services Card, BCID card.
- A declaration of parent/guardian citizenship (included as part of the online registration system)
- Evidence of legal guardianship (as shown on child’s birth certificate, or other legal documentation, such as: landed immigrant document or guardianship order).
- 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
Are there schools that are unable to accommodate new students due to capacity?
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.Which schools are closed to out of catchment registrations?
Due to capacity, we have closed out-of-catchment registration for some sites.For the 2025-2026 school year: The elementary schools listed below are designated as closed to out-of-catchment registration requests for the 2025-2026 school year (beginning Sept. 2025). 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 | ||
AHP Matthew Elementary | Forsyth Road Elementary | Martha Currie Elementary |
AJ McLellan Elementary | Fraser Wood Elementary | North Ridge Elementary |
Adams Road Elementary | George Greenaway Elementary | Old Yale Road Elementary |
Bayridge Elementary | Goldstone Park Elementary | Peace Arch Elementary |
Bear Creek Elementary | HT Thrift Elementary | Rosemary Heights Elementary |
Bothwell Elementary | Harold Bishop Elementary | Sunnyside Elementary |
Cambridge Elementary | Hazelgrove Elementary | Sunrise Ridge Elementary |
Coyote Creek Elementary | Hjorth Road Elementary | TE Scott Elementary |
Don Christian Elementary | Jessie Lee Elementary | Walnut Road Elementary |
Edgewood Elementary | KB Woodward Elementary | William Watson Elementary |
Ellendale Elementary | Katzie Elementary | Woodward Hill Elementary |
Erma Stephenson Elementary | Latimer Road 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.
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.
Programs of Choice
Surrey Schools offers a number of "choice" programs that challenge students and enhance special skills or subscribe to certain philosophies. Students still receive the regular B.C. school curriculum, but also have an opportunity to extend their understanding and experience.You do not need to live near the school or in the district to enroll.
Applications for the following kindergarten Programs of Choice (Early French Immersion, Intensive Fine Arts, Montessori, Outdoor Land-Based Learning Program/EKOLogy and Traditional) are done through an online lottery application.
Click here for more information about the kindergarten programs of choice lottery.
Online Learning (SAIL)
SAIL Online Learning is currently only available for secondary SAIL students. SAIL elementary is a blended learning program where students attend 4 days a week at Brookside Elementary.For more information on registering for the Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning (SAIL) please click here.
International Students
We provide various international education programs in our secondary and elementary schools. We accept students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.International students are integrated into the Canadian classroom, studying side-by-side with local students. All students receive English language support (English Language Learner) as part of their academic program. ELL teachers work closely with students to provide the appropriate level of support.
Click here to go to the International Education web site.
Adult Students
Our Adult Education programs offers a variety of services, options and schedules to assist students in identifying and achieving their educational and career goals. There are opportunities to improve literacy skills, complete a graduation certificate, course upgrading, or earn a career certificate or diploma at Surrey College. For more information, visit the Continuous Learning department website.My child is in grade 7 and will be going to secondary school in the next school year. Do I need to register my child?
If your child is currently in grade 7 in an elementary school in our school district, they will be registered into their feeder 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.