hope this reply from dear QOrax will benefit Punjabi brothers and sisters...
Qorax's answe follows each Q.
Dear Qorax,
pls answer my following queries regarding schooladmissions in Toronto area--
1. my kid is in first class in India, in which class will he be admitted in Toronto,Canada?
-In Ontario, kids go to Grade-1 when they r 7yrs. It's not dependent on the overseas' Class.
2. Does the standard of class the kid studied in India matter while getting admission in a public school in India?
-No. It's by law here... 7yrs.=Grade-1.
Remember, there's no Uniform as well.
3. Do they take any knowledge assessment/admission test like many convent schools do in India?
-No. Not at all. Just complete the documentations & commence the classes. Admission is assured by law.
4. r school books given free or one has to purchase?
- Free. No costs at all for Books & Tution fees.
5. What things/document r required for getting admission in a primary school for first or 2nd grader?
-COPR, Pp+Visa, Birth Cert, Immunization Record, House Lease Agreement. Take originals - they'd make copies.
6. in which month admissions for primary schools r done? i mean in which month the school session starts in ontario, Canada?
-School commences from Sep. This yr. it's from 07/9/2010. Sep-Jun Sessions.
7. What happens if school is in mid of its session when u land in Canada & go for kids admission? Will they give admission in same class even if half the session is gone by that time? Or will the kid b placed in a lower class?
-They'd take your kids anytime of the yr, by law. My kids joined in May-10 & from day after they go to the next Grade.
8. For immunisation record, is the immunisation card issued by a pediatrician from India sufficient? Or do we need immunisation letter written on Hospitals letter pad?
=The Immunization Record is to
be stamped by a Pediatrician or your Family Doctor, at your homeland.
9. AND MOST IMPORTANT:IS THERE ANY SCHOOL BUS SERVICE TO TAKE KIDS TO SCHOOL FROM HOME LIKE IN INDIA?
thanks- Free bus service - depending on residence loc. In any case every neighborhood has earmarked schools
-Positive