Changing schools in Toronto
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You can move to the school that serves a new address at any time by registering there. To attend a school outside your area, apply to the board; it depends on space, and applications for the next school year are usually due in the winter.
Moving house
Register at the school that serves your new address. Bring proof of address. The new school will ask your old school for records.
Staying at your address but changing school
Boards accept applications to schools outside your area when there’s space. Ask the board for its timelines; for September, they’re usually in the winter before.
What to ask first
- Is there space in my child’s grade and program?
- Will my child keep any special education support or French program?
- How will my child get to school?
Compare first
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Written with help from AI and checked by a person. Last reviewed 2026-11-14. Rules and dates change: check with your school board before you act.