REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR ADMISSIONS
Parents and documented legal guardians must submit all required documentation through the online admissions system. Schools cannot accept documents by email.
An admissions application is not considered complete until the applicant’s first-choice school has received and reviewed all required documents. The school may request additional documentation or require documents to be verified in person.
All documents must be clear, high-quality colour scans of the originals. Each document must be uploaded as a separate PDF file. Poor-quality scans and JPG files will not be accepted.
Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation. The District may require a certified translation where necessary.
A. Student’s Age and Identity
One (1) of the following:
- Birth certificate
- Passport
- Citizenship certificate/card
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card
- Other government-issued immigration document showing legal identity and date of birth
B. Guardianship
One (1) of the following:
- Child’s long form birth certificate showing parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
- Complete court ordered guardianship documents
Where parental responsibility cannot otherwise be established, the District may request additional supporting documentation.
If a parent is deceased and the information is required to verify parental responsibility, the District may request a death certificate or other supporting legal documentation.
C. Residency / Primary Address in BC
Provide one (1) current primary document and one (1) current utility document showing the parent or legal guardian’s name and residential address. If a utility document is not available, provide three current supplemental documents showing the residential address.
One (1) Primary Document
- Most recent Property Tax Notice
- Most recent BC Assessment Notice
- Complete long term Residential Tenancy Agreement (all pages)
- Completed Purchase Agreement (considered valid as of the closing date specified in the agreement) if property tax or BC assessment are not available.
AND
One (1) current utility document showing the residential (service) address in the parent/guardian name.
Utility Documents
- BC Hydro bill
- Fortis BC bill
- Municipal metered utility statement
- Wyse, Enerpro or similar residential utility billing statement
- Cable TV or Internet provider bill
- Landline telephone bill
OR
Three (3) supplemental current dated documents showing the residential address:
- ICBC vehicle registration or insurance documents
- Mobile phone bill
- Bank or credit card statement showing name and address
- Homeowner or tenant insurance
- One of:
- BC Driver’s Licence
- BC Identification card
- BC Services card
D. Parent/Guardians Status in Canada
Provide one (1) of the following documents for the student’s parent or legal guardian:
- Canadian birth certificate
- Canadian passport
- Canadian citizenship certificate/card
- Canadian Permanent Resident Card
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card
OR
- Refugee Claimant Identification Document or Refugee status documentation*
- Diplomatic status*
- Work Permit*
- Study Permit*
*Admissions under these categories are reviewed by Fundable Admissions prior to completion of the registration process. Additional documentation may be required in accordance with Ministry funding eligibility requirements.
E. Families Living with Friends or Relatives:
If you are living with friends or relatives and you do not have a tenancy agreement, the following documentation is required:
- A current-dated notarized letter, signed by the friend or relative and at least one parent/legal guardian, confirming:
- Friend/relative name and address of their residence
- Names of the family members/friends residing at the address
- Estimated duration of the arrangement, including dates.
The BC notary’s name, address, seal/stamp, and date must be visible.
*Online notary services are not accepted.
- Primary residency documentation for the friend/relative as outlined in the Residency section above.
- Three (3) supplemental residency documents as outlined in the Residency section above showing the parent/legal guardians’ name(s) and the address cited.
F. Child’s Previous School Documents (if available)
- Most recent report card from previous school (for students entering grades 1 – 12)
- Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Relevant assessments or other documents that may support educational programming and placement