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Can my children go to school?
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Gloria Posts: 1
Posted On: 22 days ago
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If a person with a tourist visa with minors has put in for asylum but is yet to be granted or heard in court but has confirmation of application, can the children go to school in ontario with that document?
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4123
Posted On: 21 days ago
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Gloria wrote:
If a person with a tourist visa with minors has put in for asylum but is yet to be granted or heard in court but has confirmation of application, can the children go to school in ontario with that document?
Hello,
Thanks for sharing your question with us. We appreciate your interest in this information.
You may find information regarding enrolling children in school here:
How do I enrol my child in school?
"It is important to know that all children aged 6-18 can and must attend school, regardless of their immigration status or the immigration status of their parents. This is outlined in the Education Act, the law that governs public schools in Ontario: "A person who is otherwise entitled to be admitted to a school and who is less than eighteen years of age shall not be refused admission because the person or the person's parent or guardian is unlawfully in Canada." It is also important to note that minor children of refugee protection claimants and protected persons do not require a study permit to attend kindergarten, elementary or secondary school."
You may also want to dial 211 and speak to an Information and Referral Specialist to see if they can provide some information regarding settlement services and options in your area to speak with a settlement counsellor about getting support with enrolling your children in school.
211 is a free, confidential service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
We hope this information is helpful.
Your Settlement.Org Team
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