Back to School Information

The first day of classes for NLSchools is Wednesday, September 4, 2024 but please check with your school's website or social media feed to confirm.

School-specific information, such as opening times, bus routes, school web pages and more can be found using your school's profile page in our School Directory, listed below. The most up-to-date information can be found on the school's website. If you have any other questions regarding opening times, please contact your local school or the Director of Schools associated with your school.

There are no anticipated delays in school opening. However, should anything arise, any changes or delays to the school opening schedule will be posted on the School Status Report, your school's profile page, and/or web site.

Towards the bottom of this page, you will find some links to our partner resources, such as Kids Eat Smart and the Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI).

Here's a list of common topics many families search for when getting ready for a new school year. Click on the topic below for more information:

Student Registration Information

New to the District or enrolling your child in a new school?

If you are new to the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District or enrolling your child in a new school in September, please contact your nearest regional office. The contact information for each regional office of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District can be found below:

How do I find my zoned school?

To find your zoned school, check the school feeder system directory, the complete district school directory, or the My Bus Planner Tool.

How do I request a student transfer?

Parents/guardians have the right to request a transfer to another school within the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Requests will be considered subject to guidelines defined in the District's Administrative Regulations, under the following circumstances:

When other siblings are in regular attendance at the school in which the transfer is being requested.
When there are program availability considerations.
When the ISSP or school team recommends it.
When family members of the child and/or his guardian live within the attendance zone of the school.

All student transfer requests shall be submitted to the principal of the requested school on the Student Transfer Request Form found in Policy PROG-311 and copied to the principal of the zoned school.

All student transfer requests shall be considered subject to space availability, programming considerations and the current staffing allocation provided to the school.

How do I register my child for Kindergarten?

Parents/guardians of pre-school aged children are advised that registration for the Kinderstart (pre-Kindergarten) and Kindergarten Program takes place in May of each year. Click here to learn more on Kindergarten Registration.

How do I register my child for a French Immersion program?

Parents/guardians interested in registering their child in the Early French Immersion (EFI) Kindergarten Program are required to register their child at their zoned school if the Early French Immersion Program is offered. If Early Immersion is not offered in the zoned school, parents/guardians shall register their child at the school closest to their place of residence that offers the program.

For a list of schools offering the Early French Immersion Program and the associated feeder stream, click here. For more information about the French Immersion Program, click here.

Other Resources

Make sure to follow us on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X {formerly known as Twitter}, etc) and to check check our School Status Report for any delays in school openings/closures throughout the school year.