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Student Registration Process for Families in Canada with a Work Permit or Study Permit

For students living in British Columba with a parent/legal guardian who has a Work Permit, Study Permit or Refugee status, email permits@deltaschools.ca. If criteria set out by the Ministry and Delta School District are met, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued allowing for registration.

 

Type of Document Requirement
Work Permit (must be issued for one year or longer)
  • letter of employment (dated within 7 days of document submission to the Permits department). The letter should include details such as the job title, number of hours per week, start date, work location and should be signed by a company official on company letterhead;

and

  • the most recent paystub, showing hours worked, appropriate deductions etc. *Payroll Deductions Online Calculator documents are not accepted.*
Parent Study Permit (must be issued for one year or longer) Current letter of enrolment (dated within 7 days of document submission to the Permits department) in a full-time diploma or degree study program at a public post-secondary institution in BC or a full-time degree program at a private post-secondary institution in BC with an EQA designation.
Permit for student Study Permit or Visitor Record
Refugee Protection Claimant Document Colour scan of original document for all family members
Birth Certificate(s) for your child(ren) Officially translated (if needed) copy indicating name of parent(s)
Passports for parents and child(ren) Colour scan of original (or certified true copy) documents
Proof of residency in Delta Tenancy agreement (all pages) or purchase agreement
Secondary proof of residency Government issued ID (such as BC Identity card or Driver’s licence) with the parent name and Delta address on it – this address must match the address on the proof of residency document.

 

Settlement Workers in Schools Services

If you are a permanent resident or refugee, the Delta Settlement Workers in Schools program is a free, school-based service for any family member who has immigrated to Canada and requires settlement support.

Services offered include:

  • Needs assessments
  • Information and orientation
  • Connect to community services

Please contact us if you need assistance: