Frequently Asked Questions

Does Winnipeg School Division still offer Nursery?

Yes. Winnipeg School Division offers a no-fee, half-day nursery program for children who live in the division and are four years old on or before December 31 of the current school year. If you move outside of Winnipeg School Division during the school year, you are considered a non-resident, and the nursery program costs $580 per child per month. Nursery is optional. 

At what age can my child register for Kindergarten?

Your child must be five years old on or before December 31 of the current school year. 

Can I select a time preference for a.m. or p.m. Nursery or Kindergarten?

There is no option to select a.m. or p.m. Nursery and/or Kindergarten on the registration form because not all WSD schools have sufficient enrollment to offer a morning and an afternoon class. The school's office will follow up with families to ask for your preference. Follow-ups will be conducted in the order in which registrations were received. 

Why should my child attend their designated catchment school?

Attending a designated catchment school is beneficial because:

• Children can walk or bike to school and stay with neighbourhood peers.
• It supports small class sizes for better learning environments. 
• It ensures all WSD schools maintain healthy programs and diverse offerings.
• It avoids extra expenses and resource strain. 
• Schools receive funding based on their catchment area.

How are Schools of Choice applications reviewed?

School of Choice applications are reviewed by the Superintendents Department. Decisions take into account factors such as a school’s population, available staff resources, and more. A Schools of Choice application does not guarantee your child's enrollment at the school. According to provincial guidelines, students are accepted in the following order of priority: catchment area students, within-division students, and non-resident students.

How are families informed if a School of Choice application is accepted or denied?

Once you have submitted your School of Choice application, a member of the Superintendents' Department will review it. Application for School of Choice does not mean your child is enrolled at the school. The division will contact you to let you know if your child is enrolled. 

For 2026/27, WSD is not accepting School of Choice applications for the following schools (extenuating circumstances related to childcare or siblings may be considered):
École Secondaire Sisler High School
École Secondaire Kevlin High School
École River Heights School
École Lansdowne School
École Waterford Springs School
Brock Corydon School (English program)
Fort Rouge School

Does WSD aid newcomer families during the registration process?

Yes. An interpreter can be requested from WSD’s Newcomer Services program to assist families during the registration process free of charge.

Can my child take the school bus?

Students in Kindergarten to Grade 6, who attend their designated catchment school and live over 1.6 km away, are eligible for transportation. Nursery students who attend a French Milieu school, Niji Mahkwa, and Isaac Brock (for Indigenous language programs only), and live over 1.6 km away, are eligible for transportation. Requests for transportation must be made at the school where the child is registered. Students must be registered first before requesting transportation. Transportation is not provided for students in Grade 7 or higher.

What vocational programming is available to all Senior Years students in WSD?

The division has two vocational Senior Years schools:

• Tec Voc High School: For Grades 9 to 12
• R.B. Russell Vocational High School: For Grades 9 to 12

What alternative programs are available to all Senior Years students in WSD?

The division has two alternative learning Senior Years schools:

• Argyle High School: For Grades 10 to 12, focused on project-based learning and supported by Big Picture Learning principles. 
• Children of the Earth High School: For Grades 9 to 12, focused on Indigenous ways of being and supported by Big Picture Learning principles.

What language programs (other than French) are available to all Early and Middle Year students in WSD?

WSD offers language programs at:

• Brock Corydon School: Hebrew Bilingual (Kindergarten to Grade 6)
• Earl Grey School: Spanish bilingual (Kindergarten to Grade 8)
• École Stanley Knowles School: Punjabi bilingual (Nursery to Grade 8)
• Isaac Brock School: Cree and Anishinaabemowin language (Nursery to Grade 8)
• Niji Mahkwa School: Indigenous cultural and language school (Nursery to Grade 8)
• Meadows West School: Filipino bilingual (Nursery to Grade 8)
• Ralph Brown School: Ukrainian bilingual (Kindergarten to Grade 8)

What enriched academic programs are available to all Middle and Senior Year students in WSD?

WSD offers enriched academic programming at:

• École Secondaire Kelvin High School: International Baccalaureate (IB) Program for Grades 10 to 12.
• Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute: Advanced Placement (AP) Program for Grades 9 to 12.
• Grant Park High School: Advanced Placement (AP) Program for Grades 9 to 12.
• École Secondaire Sisler High School: Advanced Placement (AP) Program for Grades 9 to 12.

What enriched athletic programs are available to all Middle and Senior Year students in WSD?

• Collège Churchill High School: Hockey and Softball Academies at Grades 7 to 12.

Are entrance exams or tryouts required to join an enriched academic or athletic program?

No, entrance exams or tryouts are not required. All learners are welcome to register for the program of their choice, including French Immersion, Vocational, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), and other language and athletic programs. Families are encouraged to review and understand the program's expectations before enrolling.