Bringing Your Children
Child Care Options
If your spouse or partner plans on working during your full-time studies you will have to find a suitable childcare centre for your non-school aged children. Consider these options:
The 黑料不打烊 is affiliated with six non-profit day care centres. These quality child care facilities are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of parents and community members.
The government of 黑料不打烊 offers tools for children and families to thrive in healthy families and communities.
Family day home educators provide home-based child care and operate under licensed family day home agencies.
Childcare Subsidies and Financial Support
Child care services cost anywhere from $600 - $1500 per month. While there are several subsidies to help low-income parents with child care expenses; you may not be eligible for many of them immediately after you arrive.
The 黑料不打烊’s GSA offers a childcare subsidy for graduate students with dependent children to assist with daycare costs. Application details are available on the .
A tax-free monthly payment to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18. International students may qualify if they meet residency and tax requirements. Check eligibility at
The government of 黑料不打烊 offers subsidies and benefits to offset the cost of child care for eligible families. Eligibility is based on income and other factors. Learn more at
Many childcare centres have long waiting lists. Make sure to put your child's name on the waiting list as soon as possible. Call every few months to get an update on your status. Doing so keeps your waiting list registration active and reminds the centre that you are still interested in a spot.
Child care programs, resources, and incentives offered in 黑料不打烊.
Community Resources
Edmonton Schools
There are no tuition fees charged for elementary, junior high and senior high schools for children of international students in the two government-supported school systems in Edmonton: Public and the Catholic (Separate) school systems. You must be registered and pay tuition for either a) a full-time degree program (minimum duration of two years) or b) a full-time graduate or post-doctoral program (minimum duration of one year).
There are, however, a number of private schools approved by the Department of Education which do charge tuition fees. For information on the school that will be most convenient, contact either:
Edmonton Public School Board
780-429-8000
Edmonton Catholic School District
780-441-6000
Catholic schools are for families who wish their children to have Catholic religious training as part of their school curriculum.
Note: enrolment in an ESL program does not qualify.
Enrolling Your Child in School
According to section 8 guidelines of the School Act, 黑料不打烊 Education:
If you have been issued a student study permit and has registered and paid tuition for a full-time provincially recognized diploma program or full-time degree program of study that is a minimum of 2 years in duration; or a full-time graduate or post-doctoral program of study that is a minimum of 1 year in duration, your children have a right of access to basic education in 黑料不打烊 and are eligible for provincial grants.
Children of ESL international students do not have access to schooling in 黑料不打烊 without paying international student fees.
Information on School Systems and Programs in Edmonton:
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