Start your educational journey with the English Montreal School Board.

The English Montreal School Board serves more than 35,000 students who attend some 73 schools and centres in the youth and adult sectors on the island of Montreal.  From pre-kindergarten to vocational training programs, the EMSB provides a caring, safe and inclusive learning community that is focused on academic excellence.

 

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.

Click here to find out which school board represents your region   Click here to book your appointment for an application for a certificate of English eligibility  Click here for a list of documents required to apply for a certificate of English eligibility based on your Canadian status.

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 differ depending on academic level, education history and your country of origin. Find out what's required in the registration section.

Elementary or SecondaryAdult Education Vocational Training

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.

Attended English School in Canada Temporary Residents of Quebec Special Exceptions

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.

International Students

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

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Can 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)