Registering your child for school

Situation

You go to the school office to register your child. This dialogue shows how to ask about the steps and required documents.

The roles

AYouBThe secretary

You
Listen
Bonjour, j'aimerais inscrire mon enfant à l'école pour la prochaine année scolaire.
Hello, I would like to register my child for school for the next school year.
The secretary
Listen
Bien sûr. Quel âge a votre enfant et dans quel quartier habitez-vous ?
Of course. How old is your child and which neighbourhood do you live in?
You
Listen
Il a six ans. Nous venons d'emménager tout près de l'école.
He is six years old. We have just moved very close to the school.
The secretary
Listen
Parfait. Avez-vous une preuve de résidence et le certificat de naissance de l'enfant ?
Perfect. Do you have a proof of residence and the child's birth certificate?
You
Listen
Oui, je les ai apportés. Faut-il aussi son carnet de vaccination ?
Yes, I brought them. Do you also need his vaccination record?

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The secretary
Listen
Ce n'est pas obligatoire pour l'inscription, mais c'est utile pour le dossier de santé.
It is not mandatory for registration, but it is useful for the health file.
You
Listen
D'accord. Quand est-ce que je saurai si la place est confirmée ?
Alright. When will I know if the spot is confirmed?
The secretary
Listen
Nous vous enverrons une lettre de confirmation dans les prochaines semaines.
We will send you a confirmation letter in the coming weeks.

Vocabulary

Culture note

In Quebec, registration at a public school is generally based on the neighbourhood of residence, and a proof of address is usually required.

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