Enrolling children to school. Your child’s school will be determined by your residence address. The school will usually be close to the residence.

You will need to provide all of the following information to register your child for school:

• Proof of your child’s age – A birth certificate or passport.
• Permanent Resident Card
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292) or Record of Landing (IMM 1000)
• Immunization record – Proof that your son or daughter has been immunized.
• Proof of address – A copy of a bank statement, telephone or electrical bill or apartment lease with your name and address.

In some school boards, newcomer students go to an assessment or reception centre where their mathematics and English language skills are tested.

If you have your child’s previous report card or textbook or any other school information that might be helpful, bring it to the centre.

That information is then sent to the student’s school to help teachers understand what he or she has already learned. If you have your child’s previous report card or textbook or any other school information that might be helpful, please bring it to the centre.

Some immigrants may have difficulty in adapting to Canada’s Westernized ways, which promote individual freedoms over collective responsibilities. Individuals — both men and women — have the right to choose their careers, spouses and other life choices.

While Canada promotes multiculturalism, and respects immigrants’ rights to practice their own culture, religion and language, repeated studies have shown that Canadians want immigrants to also adapt to Western ways, from learning the primary language (e.g., English) to allowing freedom of choice for women and adult children.

Once you have landed, you will quickly adapt to the new country and will learn and adapt to its ways. Keep an open mind and you will be surprised how easy it will be to adapt.