Start your educational journey with the English Montreal School Board.Applications for Certificate of English Eligibility
Our English Eligibility office will process applications for a certificate of English eligibility for students living in the territory of the English Montreal School Board or for students registering into one of our schools.
All appointments are in-person and are reserved online. Walkin visitors will be turned away by the security agent at the front desk. Visitors must use the main entrance of the English Montreal School Board to access the building.
Use the links below to identify the English school board that serves your place of residence and to reserve your in-person appointment.
If you have any questions, please email us at schoolorg@emsb.qc.ca.
Register for school
In order to register a student with the English Montreal School Board, you must register at the school. The process and requirements
Find out if your child is eligible to attend an English public school.
In order to qualify for English instruction in Quebec public schools, students must meet certain criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Quebec government.
Become an international student! The English Montreal School Board welcomes students from all over the world into our international program. Click here to learn more about the enrollment process if you live in another country.
Visit our office
You must book an appointment online to apply for a certificate of English eligibility (new or renewal) for your child. Please click on the link below to book your appointment.
Click here to book an appointment
Office Hours DirectionsCan my child attend school before they are of age?
The Board may grant early entry (derogation) to a child who has not reached the age of admission. This requires an evaluation of the child by a psychologist. Learn more about this process.
Early Entry (Derogation)