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The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is proud to welcome new students for Kindergarten for four and five year olds (K4-K5), and beyond!
✅ Virtual Queue – Opens January 26 at 7 a.m.
Complete the online form to secure your place on the numbered list. Appointments are confirmed by schools on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Use the link below to find your school of choice and submit the form.
Register at Gerald McShane Elementary School
Parents who are interested in registering their child(ren) at Gerald McShane should contact us for information about eligibility and programs. We also register new students throughout the school year, however, acceptance depends on classroom availability and area of residence.
Parents must be eligible to receive a Certificate of Eligibility for their child. Learn more about Eligibility, visit EMSB website.
We also register new students throughout the school year, however, acceptance depends on classroom availability and area of residence.
How do I register?
How do I register?
If you are interested in registering your child(ren) for the 2026-2027 school year, the dates to register are as follows:
| Sibling Registration | New Registration |
|---|---|
| January 26 - January 30, 2026 | February 2 - February 6, 2026 |
To register your child, please contact Ms. Jennifer at jmaalouf@emsb.qc.ca or (514) 321-1100.
If you have a Certificate of Eligibility
You must bring the following documents with you to register your child. Originals of these forms can be brought to the school between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm daily:
- Long Version Birth Certificate (showing both parents' names)
- Immigration papers (required if not born in Canada)
- Certificate of Eligibility
- Proof of residence (lease and driver's licence/utility invoice etc.)
Required only if
child was born outside Quebec - Citizenship of parent
- Child's most recent report card (for grades 1 to 6)
- Vaccination booklet
If you do not have a Certificate of Eligibility
In order to qualify for English Instruction in Quebec Public Schools, students must meet certain eligibility criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Quebec government.
Visit the EMSB Website for information on eligibility requirements and how to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility.
Want to visit our school?
Come and see for yourself if Gerald McShane is the right school for your family.
Our Open HouseInternational Students
Gerald McShane welcomes students and their families to Canada from all over the world. Families living Quebec on a temporary basis (work or school visa) can be eligible to send their children to an English public school.
For more information on the application process for temporary residents, please click on the link below:
Our Territory
Each elementary school within the EMSB serves the community within it's boundaries. Children living within these boundaries and their siblings have priority over children living outside of the school boundaries when registering at the school. Students living outside of the school boundaries are not eligible for bussing.
Gerald McShane Territory Map