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Student Registration

Key Dates

February 17, 2026 - New Student registration opens 9 a.m.
April 6, 2026 - Schools of Choice application opens 9 a.m.
May 15, 2026 - Schools of Choice application closes 4 p.m.

Revisit this page on key dates to access form links. 

Current Students

  • Students staying at the same school do not need to re-register.
  • Students moving to their designated Middle or Senior Years catchment school will be pre-registered based on their address.
  • Students transferring to a new school for French Immersion or division-wide programs must complete a student intention form provided by their current school. Students will then be pre-registered.


New Student Registration

Confirm your designated catchment school using Find A School App.

Find Early, Middle or Senior Years schools, and division-wide programs.

For extra assistance, families may register in person at their catchment school office.

Students who are 18 years of age or older can register without an adult.

Required documents

When registering online, families must upload copies of required documents. When registering in person, original documents will be photocopied and returned right away.

New Students:

  • Proof of residency (shows guardian's name and current address)
  • Proof of student’s age (birth certificate or passport)
  • Previous school records (report card for Grades 1 to 8 or transcript for Grades 9 to 12, if applicable)
  • Medical documents for students requiring additional support (if applicable)
  • Children in Care form (if applicable)
  • Court orders related to custody (if applicable)


Students new to Canada must also provide:

  • Student identification (birth certificate and passport)
  • Parent identification (passport)
  • Proof of the student’s status in Canada (e.g., study permit, work permit, or visitor record)
  • Proof of parent residency or status, such as:
    • Permanent Resident card
    • Refugee status
    • Valid study permit with proof of enrolment
    • Valid work permit with proof of employment
Attending designated catchment schools

Attending a designated catchment school is beneficial because:

  • Students can walk or bike to school with neighbourhood peers.
  • Smaller class sizes support better learning.
  • All Winnipeg School Division schools can offer strong, balanced programs.
  • It helps manage costs and resources.
  • School funding is based on catchment enrolment.
Student transportation

Students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 who attend their designated catchment school and live more than 1.6 km away are eligible for transportation. Nursery students attending French Milieu schools, or Niji Mahkwa and Isaac Brock (for Indigenous language programs only) are also eligible if they live more than 1.6 km away. Transportation must be requested through the school after the student is registered. Transportation is not available for Grade 7 and higher students.

Registering a student new to Canada

Families may request a free interpreter through Winnipeg School Division’s Newcomer Services to support the registration process. For additional support, contact the International Education Program office, including for families on visitor visas, study permits, or work permits.


Schools of Choice

Students must be enrolled in their designated catchment school before applying to Schools of Choice. Applications are reviewed by the division’s Superintendents’ Department and do not guarantee placement. Applications may be declined due to capacity limits.

For the 2026/27 school year, Winnipeg School Division is not accepting Schools of Choice applications for the following schools (exceptions may be considered for special family circumstances):

  • École Secondaire Sisler High School
  • École Secondaire Kelvin High School
  • École River Heights School
  • École Lansdowne School
  • École Waterford Springs School
  • Brock Corydon School (English program)
  • Fort Rouge School
Non-resident students

Students living outside of division boundaries must complete a new student registration form before completing the Schools of Choice application.

Schools of Choice application review

Schools of Choice applications are reviewed by the Superintendents’ Department and are subject to space and staffing availability. Applying does not guarantee enrolment. Under provincial guidelines, priority is given to catchment area students, then within-division students, followed by non-resident students. Families will be contacted by the Superintendents' Department with the enrolment decision once the application is reviewed.


Frequently Asked Questions

Nursery and Kindergarten

Does WSD offer Nursery?

Most of our schools offer a free, half-day nursery program for children who live in the division and turn four on or before December 31 of the school year. Nursery is optional. École J.B. Mitchell School does not offer Nursery.

Does WSD offer full-day Kindergarten?

Starting 2026/27, we now offer full-day Kindergarten at six schools:

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?

The registration form does not ask families to choose a.m. or p.m. Nursery or Kindergarten, as not all schools offer both options. School offices will contact families to ask for their preference, in the order registrations are received.


Division-Wide Programs

Entrance exams or tryouts are not required for division-wide programs. Families should review the program's expectations before enrolling.

Is there late-entry French Immersion for Grade 7 students?

Yes. Students entering Grade 7 can register for late-entry French Immersion at École River Heights School only. This Division-wide program is for students new to French.

Learn more on the École River Heights School late-entry French Immersion page and pre-register using the late-entry French Immersion form.

What specialized language programs are available to all Early and Middle Years students?

Beyond French, WSD offers specialized language programs at:

What enriched academic programs are available to all Senior Years students?

WSD offers enriched academic programming at:

What vocational programming is available to all Senior Years students?

WSD offers two vocational schools:

What Big Picture Learning schools are available to all Senior Years students?

WSD has two high schools that are focused on Big Picture Learning principles and project-based learning:

What enriched athletic programs are available to all Middle and Senior Years students?

WSD offers enriched athletic programming at:


For guidance on student registration, contact your school office. For further questions, contact enrolment@wsd1.org.

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