Services offered
- K–12 registration
- English language assessment for new students
- Multicultural & settlement workers
- Interpreters available
Vancouver School Board (SD39) — New Families Welcome Centre
2625 Carolina Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 4X8
Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (by appointment)
Who can access this service
- Public K–12 is free for BC residents (with status)
- Newcomer & refugee children can register at any time of year
- Adult learning and ESL programs often free for permanent residents, refugees and protected persons
How to get connected
- 1Call the district Welcome Centre or registration line
- 2Bring proof of address, child's ID/passport, and any prior school records
- 3GSOS can accompany families to first registration appointments
Accessibility
- Newcomer friendly
- Free
- Multilingual / translation