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Register at Edward Murphy School

Parents who are interested in registering their child(ren) at Edward Murphy should contact us for information about eligibility and programs. Edward Murphy also registers new students throughout the school year, however, acceptance depends on classroom availability and area of residence.

Online K4 & K5 (Pre-School and Kindergarten) Request for Registration Appointment 2025-2026

We are thrilled to hear that you have selected Edward Murphy as your child(ren)’s elementary school. Please book an appointment using our online reservation system through the link below.

The link to the online form will be activated on January 27 at 7:00 AM. Completing the form will take approximately 5-10 minutes. This form allows parents to request a registration appointment for Pre-School and Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Make a Registration Appointment

Once you make an appointment for your child, we will contact you to validate your information and provide further details. Appointments will be scheduled in the order registrations are received.

Please note that general registrations will be held between February 3rd to February 7th, 2025 (by appointment only).

Contact us if you have any questions: Contact Us

registration
We are thrilled to hear that you have selected Edward Murphy School as your child(ren)’s elementary school. We look forward to having you join our family.

To register your child, please make an appointment with the school secretary. You can either call
the office at 514-259-8883 or you can email the principal at emurphy@emsb.qc.ca. We will have
appointments available during the day and/or after school.

If you already have a child registered in our school, please make an appointment during the sibling registration dates indicated above.

What should I bring with me?

In order to qualify for English instruction in Quebec public schools, students must meet certain eligibility criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Quebec government.

When you come for your appointment, please bring the following documents to ensure that you will obtain your child’s Certificate of Eligibility:

    • Your child’s birth certificate
    • The birth certificate of the parent who received their education in English
    • The Permanent Code of the parent or sibling who received their education in English (High School, College or University transcript or the Certificate of Eligibility of the parent or sibling who is currently attending, or did attend, an English school)
    • Your current address and phone numbers
    • Your child’s Medicare card number and expiration date
    • Social Insurance Number of one or both parents
*Please note that all the documents and information have to be brought to your registration appointment to ensure that you receive your child’s Certificate of Eligibility as soon as possible.*

It is necessary to bring all the original documents listed above. The school will then apply for the Certificate of Eligibility and you will receive it in the mail. You must return to the school with your original Certificate of Eligibility to validate your registration with the school board.

Where can I find more information?

Should you require further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at 514-259-8883 or you may call the Eligibility / Bill 101 office of the English Montreal School Board at 514-483-7200 extension 7248.

For more information on eligibility requirements for English public schools in Quebec, please visit the websites below:

We hope to welcome you next scholastic year to the Edward Murphy School family!

If you do not have a Certificate of Eligibility

In order to qualify for English Instruction in Quebec Public Schools, students must meet certain eligibility criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Quebec government.

Visit the EMSB Website for information on eligibility requirements and how to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility.

Eligibility Requirements

If you have a Certificate of Eligibility

You must bring the following documents with you to register your child. Originals of these forms can be brought to the school:

  • Long Version Birth Certificate (showing both parents' names)
  • Immigration papers (required if not born in Canada)
  • Certificate of Eligibility
  • Proof of residence (lease and driver's licence/utility invoice etc.)
    Required only if child was born outside Quebec
  • Citizenship of parent
  • Child's most recent report card (for grades 1 to 6)
  • Vaccination booklet