Online Registration Process for K-5 students
Online registrations are now being accepted for the current school year and September 2026. Please ensure you select the correct start date in your application.
Families on a Work or Study Permit should please contact Saanich International Student Program on sisp_admissions@saanichschools.ca to register.
Process and Documents:
With a valid personal email address, all documents can be uploaded securely online.
Prior to commencing, please review the process and prepare documents for upload. All documents must be included. Please complete a separate submission for each child.
To identify your Catchment School, please see our School Locator Tool here.
Before you begin, you will need ALL of the following:
- Valid email address
- Proof of Birthdate for student (Birth Certificate or valid Passport or Status Card) *If you are a Permanent Resident, a refugee, or have a diplomatic visa, additional documentation may be required. Please email inquiries@saanichschools.ca for more information.
- Parent photo identification (1 piece required: valid Driver’s License, BCID, Passport or Status Card)
- Guardianship or parenting arrangements, and any legal documentation (Court Orders, etc)
- Proof of residency within the Saanich School District boundaries - Please see a list of accepted documents HERE
*Please note - we reserve the right to request original documentation.*
Moving and don't have all the documents? Please contact us at inquiries@saanichschools.ca or 250-652-7300. Incomplete applications may be held for 14 days only pending receipt of all documents.
School Placement:
Placement is based on the following enrolment priorities:
- Continuing student
- Sibling of a continuing student at the same school
- Catchment area child
- Non-catchment area child
- Non-school district child of a SD63 employee
- Non-school district child
Requesting Placement in a School Outside of Catchment Area: To request registration at a school outside of your catchment school, please complete the registration process for your catchment school and upload a completed form: Non-Catchment Area Application - K-Grade 5
School Transfer Requests: If you are currently attending a Saanich School and wish to request a transfer, please email inquiries@saanichschools.ca. Please note that transfer requests are not guaranteed.
French Immersion: Previous instruction in a French Immersion setting is recommended for registration in Grades 2-12. Please visit our webpage for more information on the French Immersion program.
If you do not have an email address, or if you need to update your child's registration after submission, please contact us by telephone at 250-652-7300.
Once the registration package is received we will contact you with further information.
Questions? Feel free to contact us at inquiries@saanichschools.ca or 250-652-7300.