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4- and 5-year-old Kindergarten!

Get ready . . . get set It's Kindergarten time!
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Our Kindergarten programs are for 4-year-olds (K4) and 5-year-olds (K5) and are available in all of our schools.

The programs follow the ‘normal’ school year of late August to late June. Although not mandatory, these programs are part of Quebec’s public-school system and are free, but you can expect to pay fees for things such as supplies, and school daycare services if needed.

What does your child need to be ready for K4 or K5?

Nothing! 🙂 The only requirements are that your child will turn 4 (K4) or 5 (K5) before September 30 of the year of enrolment, and that they are eligible to attend school in English.

Learning Through Play

A presentation of NFSB’s Educational Services Department

Through play, our K4 program focuses on the global development of the child. Click here for more information from the Quebec Ministry of Education

The play-based K5 program fosters children’s overall development. Click here for more information from the Quebec Ministry of Education

Get Ready for the First Day!
  • Be enthusiastic about school.
  • Talk about the new routine.
  • Attend the Kindergarten Orientation and find out the name of your child’s teacher.
  • Establish a new bed time and wake-up schedule and include a healthy breakfast.
  • Walk to school or to the bus stop with your child a few times before school starts.
  • Get everything ready the day before.
  • Have your child help pack his/her school bag and lunch box, set out clothes for the next day.
The First Day!
  • Get up as early as possible.
  • Enjoy breakfast together.
  • Saying goodbye can be emotional for your child – and yourself!
    Reassure your child by making it quick with a warm hug. Be enthusiastic!
  • Remind your child that you will be at the bus stop or at school at
    pick up time.
  • Keep communicating with your child on a daily basis about his/her experiences at school.