Newcomers to Canada Welcome Centre
Welcome to SMµ÷½ÌÉçÇø!
SMµ÷½ÌÉçÇø Public School Division welcome’s students from around the world! Students who are not Canadian citizens must register through the SMµ÷½ÌÉçÇø Welcome Centre, even if they have attended school elsewhere in Canada.
This includes:
- Permanent Residents
- Refugee Claimants
- Children of lawfully admitted temporary residents
- Parents / Legal Guardians on work permits
- Parents / Legal Guardians on study permits
- Parents / Legal Guardians is permanent resident or Canadian and their child is not
English Language Assessment
All students new to SMµ÷½ÌÉçÇø in Grades 1 to 12 who are not Canadian citizens and who speak a language at home other than English, will complete an English Language Proficiency Assessment and an intake interview. The intake process will gather the following information:
- family information
- educational information including preferred modes of learning and particular interests
- medical information
- legal documents
The student will be assessed on their ability to:
- speak;
- read;
- write; and
- understand English
Your child will be assessed using the Alberta Education ESL Proficiency Benchmarks in order to inform programming at the school.
Please bring the following original documents with you:
- Student birth certificate
- Citizenship card/documents:
- Canadian citizenship
- Permanent residency
- Refugee claimant
- Student’s passport
- Parent’s or legal guardian’s work or study permit
- Legal Guardianship Order
- Student’s visitor or study permit (for international students)
- Proof of address (e.g., driver’s license or utility bill)
- Report cards from previous school
- Specialized reports if applicable (e.g., medical, educational) and the following applicable
BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT
Please call our office at 403-343-1405 to book appointments or have questions answered.
Care for Newcomers is our partner in supporting new immigrants to find their way in SMµ÷½ÌÉçÇø and Central Alberta. The organization provides a full range of programs, including English as a Second Language for adults, Youth Settlement in schools and after-hours, volunteering, translation and interpretation, community connections, group activities, intercultural awareness training and employment support.
Address: #202 5214 47Avenue SMµ÷½ÌÉçÇø, Alberta