For elementary and secondary students requiring a transfer during the 2025-2026 school year, the following timelines will apply:
Elementary Student Transfer Application Period: |
Monday, January 27 to Friday, February 07, 2025 |
Secondary Student Transfer Application Period: |
Monday, January 27 to Friday, February 07, 2025 |
All late Cross Boundary Transfer applications will be considered by principals of the school being applied to, upon completion of the staffing process at the end of June 2024 and again at the end of September 2024. Late applications may be approved at these times provided they are determined to meet criteria and in accordance with policy P.077.PLG DESIGNATED SCHOOLS/STUDENT TRANSFERS.
Students attend a designated school based on geographic and programming considerations. For more information please read the Student Transfer Parent and Guardian Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions:
A: The designated school is the school your child is eligible to attend as a result of where you live and the location of the educational program in which your child is enrolled.
A: A parent/guardian or a student who is 18 years of age or older may apply for a cross boundary transfer for a student to attend a school other than the designated school.
A: In order to apply for a transfer, your child must be registered at their designated school in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Once you have obtained your student number, you must then contact the school that you are seeking a transfer to and advise them that you wish to request a transfer. A transfer application form can be found on our website and must be completed during the application period.
A: No, every application will be reviewed on an individual basis. It is a criteria-based approval process for elementary and secondary student transfer applications.
A: All student transfer applications are considered based on the following criteria: Elementary Students:· particular learning needs of or requirements placed on the student; and/or· exceptional personal circumstances. Secondary Students:· particular learning needs of or requirements placed on the students; and/or· exceptional personal circumstances; and/or· access to a course package that is not available at the student’s designated school. Please note: This includes transfer requests at the Grade 9 level in order to access a course package that does not commence until grade 10 in the receiving school.
A: We understand that the learning needs of every child are unique. In most circumstances, the learning needs of students can be met in any of our schools. The transfer policy is designed to provide an opportunity for those students whose learning needs could be better met in a different learning environment
A: The student transfer cap is the maximum number of student transfers that a school is authorized to accept. Each school has a limitation which is set on an annual basis.
A: No. Siblings have to apply for a transfer and provide the academic or personal reasons for the transfer.
A: In consultation with the Superintendent of Instruction responsible for the receiving school, receiving principals have the discretion to approve a student transfer in response to student need in light of very exceptional personal circumstances.
A: Your school principal is always available to help with your questions. Our Admissions Department is also available to help at 613- 596-8211 ext. 8731.