Registration for the current school year is ongoing and can be done by completing an online registration form.
Students who will be in Grades 1-12 for the 2026/27 school year may begin registering for the Richmond School District by using the online registration form on January 1, 2026. Please note that only parent(s)/legal guardian(s) who are currently living in Richmond, BC are able to register for the 2026/27 school year.
Current Richmond School District students, including Grade 7 students transitioning to secondary school in 2026/27, do not need to do a new registration for the following school year unless you have moved your residence to a new school catchment area and would like to register for your new catchment school. In that circumstance, please use the online registration form to register for your new catchment school for 2026/27.
New Students
Registered Richmond School District Students
Frequently Asked Questions
For any questions not covered here, please reach out to Central Registration at 604-668-6058.
How do I register my child?
Complete the online registration form, which includes uploading required documents. Once the form and documents are submitted, a Central Registration staff member will contact you to discuss next steps.
What are the required documents?
What is my catchment school?
A student will normally attend the school located in the catchment area in which their parents or legal guardians reside unless there is no physical, resource or program space available. You can find your catchment school by using the school locator.
When do I register?
Registration for the 2026/27 school year is ongoing. Grade 1-12 registration for the 2026/27 school year will begin on January 1, 2026.
| Priority 1 Registration Period | Priority 2 Registration Period | Late Registration Period |
|---|---|---|
| January 1-16, 2026 | January 17, 2026 – May 15, 2026 | May 16, 2026 – Ongoing |
| Applications received during this period will receive a placement decision by February 6, 2026. | Applications received during this period will receive a placement decision by June 12, 2026. | Applications received during this period will receive a placement decision by September 11, 2026. |
Where do I register?
All registrations are submitted using the online registration form. Central Registration staff will then contact parents by phone or email to complete the registration.
Who needs a Letter of Acceptance to register?
Letters of Acceptance are needed by parents/legal guardians who:
- Have refugee status.
- Have a valid work permit and proof of employment. Work permits must be valid for minimum one year.
- Have a valid study permit and have been accepted into a qualifying degree or diploma program. Study permits must be valid for minimum one year.
- Are on an international government sponsored contract.
- Have a child who is in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
For more detailed information about funding eligibility for students in British Columbia, please visit this page.
If you meet the criteria above and currently live in Richmond, please send an email with your name and contact phone number to educationoffice@sd38.bc.ca. A staff member will contact you to discuss next steps.
Will I get into my catchment school?
As per district policy, a student will normally attend the school located in their catchment area in which their parents or legal guardians reside unless there is no physical, resource or program space available. New registration applications will be processed in the following order:
- Students with a catchment sibling who will attend the school and program in 2026/27.
- Students with a non-catchment sibling who will attend the school and program in 2026/27.
- Catchment students.
- Students with a non-Richmond resident sibling who will attend the school and program in 2026/27.
Students who cannot be placed at their catchment school will be placed at a nearby school by the district administrator for Central Registration.