Transfer applications are to be used by students who live outside of the catchment area for a requested school but would like to apply to attend there. If you have moved and want to apply to attend your new catchment school, please complete a registration, not a transfer application. Students must currently be registered in the Richmond School District to complete a transfer application.
First round transfers for the 2025/26 school year will begin February 3, 2025. Transfer forms will be updated January 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you would like a transfer decision reviewed by the Office of the Deputy Superintendent, you may submit a completed Transfer Complaint Form (PDF) by email to transfercomplaints@sd38.bc.ca or in person at 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC.
Students who apply for a transfer will be considered in the following priority order:
1. Sibling of a Richmond resident student who will be attending the requested school and program for the 2025/26 school year.
2. Sibling of a non-Richmond resident who will be attending the requested school and program for the 2025/26 school year.
3a. Elementary – daycare (address and confirmation of daycare arrangements may be requested).
3b. Secondary – Grade 7 cohort.
4. Extenuating circumstances.
| Round 1 Transfer Application Period | Round 2 Late Transfer Application Period | Late Transfer Application Period |
|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2025 – February 28, 2025 | March 1, 2025 – May 9, 2025 | May 10, 2025 – Ongoing |
| Transfer decisions communicated to parents by March 10, 2025 | Transfer decisions communicated to parents by May 23, 2025 | Transfer decisions communicated to parents by September 5, 2025 |
| Transfer complaint deadline is March 31, 2025 | Transfer complaint deadline is May 30, 2025 | Transfer complaint deadline is September 8, 2025 |
Transfer Application Forms for the 2025/26 school year will be available here in late January 2025. Transfer applications will be submitted to the requested school(s) by email starting on February 3, 2025. If you would like to submit a transfer application, you will need to do so by emailing the form to the requested school. School email addresses and phone numbers are available on the school websites. Please refer to the deadlines on the transfer application form.
If you did not find your answers above and have further questions, please contact Central Registration at 604-668-6058.