Kindergarten Choice Lottery
THE ONLINE lottery APPLICATION FOR THE 2025 SCHOOL YEAR IS CLOSED.
TO VIEW PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE
For more information on kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year please see our fact sheets available in English, Punjabi, Chinese, Arabic and Spanish.
The Kindergarten Lottery is an exciting opportunity for parents and guardians to secure a spot for their children in one of five amazing programs. These programs are designed to provide kindergarten students with a solid foundation for their future academic success. The programs available through the lottery are: Early French Immersion, Intensive Fine Arts, Montessori, Outdoor Learning, and Traditional. Each program has its unique features and benefits that cater to different learning styles and interests.
Parents and guardians can access the program information and school locations by clicking on the program of their choice. This information will help them make an informed decision about which program to select for their child. It's important to note that registration for these programs is only available through the Kindergarten Lottery. Therefore, it's crucial to complete the registration process before the deadline to ensure that your child has the best chance of securing a spot in the program of your choice.
- Early French Immersion
- Intensive Fine Arts
- Montessori
- Outdoor Land-Based Learning Program/EKOLogy
- Traditional
MORE ABOUT THE KINDERGARTEN LOTTERY
Are you looking for more information on How to Apply? Check out our Parent Frequently Asked Questions section for helpful tips and a comprehensive Application Checklist.
2025 Kindergarten Lottery Important Dates:
- January 13 - Online registration opens for catchment schools
- January 27 - Online application opens for kindergarten lottery
- February 5 - Deadline to register at catchment school in order to apply to the lottery
- February 14 - Online application closes for kindergarten lottery
- Beginning February 21 - Lottery random draw takes place. Lottery results will be emailed to applicants to accept or decline and/or with waitlist placements.
