New to Canada?

Welcome to Saskatoon! 

Please make an appointment at our Newcomer Registration Centre using the QR code below. 

EAL2025 Poster.pdf

 Or visit our website at:

https://go.gscs.ca/newtocanada

- Go to "Register", "New to Canada", scroll to the bottom and fill out booking form

Staff will register your children and assess English language proficiency at your appointment. The centre is located in at Board Office at 420 22nd Street East, in downtown Saskatoon. 

Please bring the following documents to your appointment: 

• Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada Documents - Temporary Permit or Confirmation of Permanent Residency Paper / Permanent Record Card
• Health card (If you have one); 
• Birth certificate or baptism certificate (if you have one); 
• Original transcripts of educational documents (translated versions if available); and 
• Medical documentation, if available (for example, immunization records).

Welcome to St. Paul School!

Our school combines the warmth and safety of a small community with the programs and opportunities of a larger school. 

The Benefits of French Immersion at École St. Paul:

Early French Immersion Works

• Earlier and more exposure is best for language proficiency.  Our school is an Early Immersion program where students begin learning French in Kindergarten or Grade 1.  This program typically leads to higher French proficiency and stronger academic outcomes.
• We are a single-stream school - all families enrol their children in our French Immersion program.  This means morning announcements and hallway and playground interactions are in French. 
• About 90% of the day is taught in French in K, Grade 1, and Grade 2, reducing to 80% starting in Grade 3 when English Language Arts is introduced. 

Parents Do Not Need to Speak French

• You can fully support your child without knowing French.  Our program is designed for students learning French as a new language, with guidance and resources to help families stay involved and engaged even without speaking French at home.  

All Students Can Succeed

• Learning French, like any new skill, will have its ups and downs.  Teachers meet each child where they are, providing support, planning, and ongoing communication.
• We offer small-group and targeted interventions and support in French when needed.

English Skills Remain Strong

• Formal English Instruction begins in Grade 3.  Research shows French Immersion students' English skills meet or exceed those of students taught only in English by Grade 5 or Grade 6.

Students Set Up for High School Success

Students leave our school after Grade8 prepared for the demands of French Immersion at high school.  Upon graduating, they learn a Bilingual Mention at Grade 12 graduation.

Other Information

• We offer bus service at no cost to Lawson Heights, River Heights, Richmond Heights, City Park, Downtown, Riversdale (to Avenue H), Caswell Hill (to Avenue H), and Mayfair (to Avenue H). Our school is walking distance for North Park children. Please note:  Bussing is not provided for students living within 1.2 km of the school.
• French Immersion Pre-School for 3 and 4 year olds is available at École St. Paul School. Registration forms can be found at www.littlepeoplespreschool.net or by emailing littlepeoplespreschool@outlook.com.
• Before & After School Program:  Boys and Girls Clubs of Saskatoon (7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. + 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)  
  Phone: (306)665-1450. Website: Before & After School and Mini Club - BGC Saskatoon

Register With Us! 

To register:

• Stop in to tour the school and chat with us (1527 Alexandra Ave)  
• Contact us by phone at (306) 659-7430 
• Or contact us by email at st.paul@gscs.ca 

Download, complete, and return a registration form for each child.

2026-27 K-8 Registration - fillable.pdf2026-27 K-8 Registration - printable.pdf

Other Forms

• Declaration of Intention Form for Non-Catholic Student * Please note for children who are non-Catholic, a Declaration of Intention Form for Non-Catholic Students must be completed.
• First Bus - CATHOLIC REGISTRATION FORM (New).pdf
• Before & After School Program Registration: Before & After School and Mini Club - BGC Saskatoon

Kindergarten

 As of Fall 2025, Children will be admitted to Kindergarten provided they are five (5) years of age on or before December 31st of the school year in which they wish to register.

Some important information to have on hand:

• All contact information (home address, phone number, work number)
• Birth Certificate for verification
• Baptismal certificate (if applicable)
• An emergency contact, their address and phone number in case we cannot reach you.
• Knowledge of the previous schools your child attended. We often call the sending school to get to know their learning needs of your child better.
• For more information on Kindergarten, please click on the link below:
  https://wwwauth.gscs.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/PAU/Pages/Kindergarten.aspx 

Preschool - Little People's Preschool

Preschool registration for the 2026/2027 school year is open! 

Registration forms can be found at www.littlepeoplespreschool.net or by emailing littlepeoplespreschool@outlook.com.