Information For Families

What School Will My Child Attend

Your child will need to register in order to attend a school in Nova Scotia. If you are the parent, and you have a valid study or work permit, there are no fees for your child to attend school in Nova Scotia. To find out what school your child will attend in Cape Breton please click on the following link Which School do I Attend? The school your child attends and if they qualify for bussing is determined by your address so please remember if you move this can affect bussing eligibility and/or what school your child will attend. 

Can My Child Take the Bus?

Children in Cape Breton are bussed to school for free if they live more than 1km from the school in elementary school and 2.4km from the school in middle school and/or high school. You can find out if your child/ren is eligible for bussing on the CBVRCE website https://cbvbussing.ca/TransportationEligibility 

Important Information for Guardians about CBVRCE Schools 

Click on the Following Link to find out important information about your child/ren's particular school 
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