New to Canada | Calgary Board of Education
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is Calgary’s public school system. We welcome all children and youth to our schools. Our schools are welcoming,
caring, respectful and safe environment where students will learn, make new friends, and discover their talents and interests
Register Your Child for School
Students new to Canada who have Canadian citizenship are asked to refer to the Canadian Citizen Registration section of Registering for Schools for the next steps.
Students who are not Canadian citizens must register through the CBE Welcome Centre, even if they have attended schools elsewhere in Canada.
This includes:
Permanent Residents…
Kindergarten | Programs | Calgary Board of Education
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Kindergarten is the start of an exciting adventure for your child. CBE schools are open to all children and are committed to welcoming every student into a safe, caring and inclusive environment.
Most kindergarten programs are half-day, offered in either the morning or afternoon, with hours of operation varying from school to school.
If you are looking to register your child in a CBE school, you will find everything you need to get started below. You can also check out the links for some great kindergarten resources.
Register for Kindergarten
Kindergarten…