Register your child for school

• English program;
• French programs; or
• Catholic education.

There may be specific entrance requirements and space may be limited.

Every Yukon school has a specific attendance area. A student's attendance area is determined by their home address. Students must attend school in their attendance area.

How are attendance areas established?

Attendance areas are set by ministerial order under Section 58 of the Education Act. The attendance area is your local neighbourhood or community.

Exceptions

Schools with special programs have a wider attendance area:

• Catholic schools;
• French immersion schools; 
• French first language schools; and
• First Nation School Board schools.

School attendance area

Catholic schools

Christ the King Elementary School

Attendance areas of elementary schools south of Two Mile Hill:

• Elijah Smith Elementary
• Golden Horn Elementary
• Grey Mountain Primary
• Selkirk Elementary

Holy Family Elementary School

Attendance areas of elementary schools north of Two Mile Hill:

• Hidden Valley
• Jack Hulland Elementary
• Takhini Elementary

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School

Attendance area: Whitehorse area

French immersion schools

École Whitehorse Elementary School

Attendance area: Whitehorse area

Selkirk Elementary School

• Downtown Whitehorse
• Marwell
• Riverdale
• Wickstrom Road

Whitehorse area.

F.H. Collins Secondary School

• Golden Horn Elementary
• Grey Mountain Primary; a
• Selkirk Elementary.

French first language schools

Centre scolaire secondaire communautaire Paul-Émile Mercier (CSSC Mercier)

Attendance area: Yukon

École Émilie-Tremblay

Attendance area: Yukon

First Nation School Board schools

Chief Zzeh Gittlit School

Attendance area: Old Crow and area

Grey Mountain Primary School

Attendance area: Whitehorse and area 

Johnson Elementary School

Attendance area: Watson Lake and area

Watson Lake Secondary School

Attendance area: Watson Lake and area

Nelnah Bessie John School

Attendance area: Beaver Creek and area

Ross River School

Attendance area: Ross River and area

St. Elias Community School

Attendance area: Haines Junction and area

Takhini Elementary School

Attendance area: Whitehorse and area 

Elijah Smith Elementary School

Attendance area:

• Arkell
• Canyon Crescent
• Copper Ridge
• Granger
• Hillcrest
• Ingram
• Lobird Trailer Park
• McCrae
• McIntyre
• McLean Lake
• Paddlewheel Village
• Valleyview

Golden Horn Elementary School

Attendance area:

• Alaska Highway (sections of the highway south of McCrae)
• Annie Lake Road
• Atlin Road
• Bear Creek
• Cowley Creek
• Golden Horn
• Jakes Corner
• Judas Creek
• Kettley's Canyon
• Marsh Lake
• Mary Lake
• Mt. Sima
• New Constabulary
• North McClintock
• Old Constabulary
• Pineridge
• Robinson
• South Klondike Highway
• South McClintock
• Wolf Creek

Hidden Valley Elementary School

Attendance area:

• Alaska Highway (sections of the highway north and west of Whitehorse)
• Echo Valley
• Hidden Valley
• Lake Laberge
• MacPherson
• Mendenhall
• North Klondike Highway
• Old Alaska Highway
• Pilot Mountain; Scout Lake Road
• Takhini Hot Springs Road

J.V. Clark School

Attendance area:

• Mayo
• Keno
• Stewart Crossing and areas

Jack Hulland Elementary School

Attendance area:

• Alaska Highway (from McIntyre Creek to 1.6 kilometre before its intersection with the North Klondike Highway)
• Crestview
• MacKenzie Trailer Park
• Porter Creek
• Whistle Bend

Porter Creek Secondary School

Attendance area:

• Elijah Smith Elementary
• Hidden Valley Elementary
• Jack Hulland Elementary
• Takhini Elementary schools

Robert Service School

Attendance area: Dawson City and area

Tantalus School

Attendance area: Carmacks and area

Del Van Gorder School

Attendance area: Faro and area

Eliza Van Bibber School

Attendance area: Pelly Crossing and area

Ghùch Tlâ Community School

Attendance area: Carcross and Tagish areas

Khàtìnas.àxh Community School

Attendance area: Teslin and area

Kluane Lake School

Attendance area:

• Destruction Bay
• Burwash Landing and areas

Yukon Education welcomes kindergarten registrations for the 2023-24 school year. 

Children who are 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2023, are eligible to attend Kindergarten in the 2023-24 school year. 

While Kindergarten attendance is not a legal requirement in the Yukon, most families choose to have their children access this important early learning program.

Registration for Whitehorse children starts on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Join the Department of Education on January 25 at 7 p.m. for a Kindergarten information night via zoom. 

How to register

Parents and guardians must create an Aspen/MyEducationBC Account in the Yukon's student information system. You can do this before February 1, 2023. 

Before registering you'll need a Parent Account in the Yukon student information system, Aspen/MyEducationBC. 

• If you do not have a Parent Account in Aspen/MyEducationBC, you'll need to create one. 
• If you have a Parent Account in Aspen/MyEducationBC, skip the section on Creating a Parent Account, and go to Creating a New Online Registration below.  

Creating a parent account: 

1. Go to: https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/
2. Click on 'request an account'. For mobile users: If you're using a mobile device, you will not see the 'request an account' option. Use a mobile browser that allows you to request a desktop version of the website. e.g 
   • Chrome: Select the three dots at the top right of the page and check the 'desktop site' option. 
   • Safari: Select the AA and choose 'request desktop website'.
3. Create an account by filling out the appropriate boxes. Select ' I am a parent/guardian registering my child online'. 
4. Create Your Aspen/MyEducationBC Account. Enter the account holder's information in the required fields. Select Yukon schools for school districts. Click on ' next step' 
5. Account information: Update all required fields. Click on 'create my account'. 
6. Confirmation: Check your email for a verification email. Click on the confirmation link to verify your email address. 
7. Next steps: you're now ready to begin your child's online registration. 

For more information, view the Aspen account guide: Parent or Guardian Online Aspen Account Request and Student Registration. 

Creating a new online registration 

You can register your child for Kindergarten as of February 1, 2023. 

The deadline for applying to the French Immersion Kindergarten programs is Wednesday, February 22, 2023. 

Before you apply, make sure to have the following information with you: 

• Government-issued ID for your child, which can include: 
  • Birth certificate; 
  • Passport;or 
  • Canadian citizenship certificate. 
• Names, addresses, and phone numbers of parents/guardians and other contacts.

When applying you can 'save and close' at any point in the application. Your work will be saved and you can return to it later. 

To complete your registration, make sure to follow the instructions below: 

1. Log in to your Aspen/MyEducation account at myeducation.gov.bc.ca/
2. Under 'Start a New Student Registration', click on 'Initiate'. 
3. Start tab: Read instructions and notices. For School Year Selection, choose 2023-24. Click on 'Next'. 
4. Student tab: Make sure to enter your information in all required fields. Click on 'next''. 
5. School tab: Select the name of your attendance area school.
   • For Selkirk Elementary, please indicate the English stream or French Immersion stream in the comments in the submit tab (see Step 9 below). 
6. Family Contacts tab: Enter information for parent/guardian/other contacts, as well as for any school-aged sibling. Click on 'next'. 
7. Additional information tab: Enter any additional information about your child. Click on 'next'. 
8. Documents tab: Upload a copy of your child's government-issued ID. You can also upload the completed Catholic school admission package here. 
   • If you're unable to provide digital documentation at this point, you can skip this step and make an appointment to bring a physical copy to the school office at a later date. Click on 'next'. 
9. Submit tab: Enter any comments, e.g. I would like my child to be in the French Immersion program at Selkirk Elementary. Click on 'submit'. This will submit the registration to the school. 

What to expect?

When you're registering 

• Students must attend the school in their attendance area. View attendance areas.
• Only submit 1 registration per child. 
• There are no paper forms available. If you need support to register online, use the contact listed above. 

What to expect after registration 

• Your registration will be reviewed by the school. Once it's accepted, you'll receive an email confirmation. 
• The school will contact you to share:
  • orientation session information; and
  • important school dates.
• If your child is not assigned to your school of choice, we'll contact you to discuss options.

For Catholic schools

To register your child in the Catholic schools of Whitehorse:

• Complete the online registration. 
  • Upload a piece of valid government-issued ID. 
  • Upload the Catholic school of Whitehorse admission form.

Once your child is assigned to a Catholic school, the school will contact you for an interview. 

For French Immersion

To register your child for French immersion:

• Complete the online registration form.
  • Upload a copy of a valid government-issued ID.
  • Select the preferred school (École Selkirk Elementary or École Whitehorse Elementary).
  • If applying to Selkirk Elementary School, you must select the French Immersion program or the English program in the parent message box under the 'submit' tab. 

French immersion programs are not on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis. There's a lottery. All applications received by the deadline are considered equally. 

Make sure to follow the process and key dates outlined to be included in the lottery process. 

Registration process and key dates for French immersion

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 4 p.m. 

This is the last day to register your child for French Immersion. Your child will be placed in the lottery if 1 is needed. After the lottery, late registrations for French Immersion will be considered based on availability.  

Friday, March 10, 2023, at 4 p.m.

This is the last day to confirm acceptance of your child’s spot in French Immersion. 

Register your child in a community

Most rural Yukon schools have 2 Kindergarten starting points. Children can start either;

• Early Kindergarten (K4) if they’re 4 years old on or before December 31, 2023; or
• Kindergarten (K5) if they’re 5 years old on or before December 31, 2023.
• Individual schools may vary in how Kindergarten programs are scheduled allowing for options that best suit the needs of the community. 

Kindergarten can be a half-day or full-day program, depending on the school. Some schools include Kindergarten in blended-grade classrooms.

How to register

Contact the school to register your child. The school will let you know if they require online or paper-based registration. If it's paper-based, the school will provide all the necessary forms.  You'll need a valid piece of a government-issued ID for the child. 

French 1st language

To register visit la Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon or phone École Émilie-Tremblay at 867-667-8150.

According to Section 22 of the Education Act, Yukon children must:

• attend school from the age of 6 years plus 8 months (as of September 1) until at least the age of 16; except
• by special arrangement with the Department of Education.

How to register

Contact the school in your attendance area to register.

You must register your child in your attendance area. 

The school will provide all the necessary forms. You’ll need your child’s birth certificate or transcript.

If the school does not have room for your child, we'll help you find another option. Phone 867-667-5068 or email publicschool@yukon.ca.