Non-Catchment School Transfer Applications

Where are transfer application forms available and how are they submitted?

Application forms will be available online, at school offices or at the Central Registration Office in early 2020. Once completed, transfer application forms must be dropped off in-person to the requested school(s). The Round 1 transfer application period is from February 10 - 28, 2020. The first day completed transfer forms can be dropped off at requested schools is February 10, 2020. The deadline for Round 1 transfer applications is February 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

When can I apply for a transfer for the 2020/21 school year?

What criteria are used when considering transfer applications?

Students who apply for a transfer by February 28, 2020, 3:00 p.m. will be considered in the following priority order:

1. Sibling of a Richmond Resident student who will be attending the requested school and program for the 2020/21 school year.
2. Return to catchment students who were placed by the district in another school within the last 3 years.
3. Sibling of a Non-Richmond Resident who will be attending the requested school and program for the 2020/21 school year.
4a. Elementary – Daycare (address and confirmation of daycare arrangements may be requested).
4b. Secondary - Grade 7 Cohort.
5. Extenuating circumstances warranting special considerations.

Students who apply for a Transfer March 1, 2020 or later will be considered for admission to a school only if they meet one of the following criteria:

1. Sibling of a Richmond Resident student who will be attending the requested school and program for the 2020/21 school year.
2. Elementary - Daycare (address and confirmation of daycare arrangements may be requested).
3. Extenuating circumstances warranting special considerations.
4. Continuing Non-Richmond Resident student.

How can I complete a Transfer Complaint Form?

If you would like a transfer decision reviewed by the Office of the Deputy Superintendent you may submit a completed Transfer Complaint Form by email to transfercomplaints@sd38.bc.ca or in person at 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C.

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If you did not find your answers above and have further questions then please contact Central Registration at 604-668-6058.

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