Register

Welcome to the DSBN! 

With almost 100 schools across beautiful Niagara, we always look forward to welcoming new students to the DSBN.

Get Started: Online Registration 

Are you new or returning to Niagara and looking to register? If your answer is, “YES, please!”, then please follow the steps below. We encourage you to begin the registration process before the first day of the school.

Need to Change Schools? If you are already a DSBN family, and you are moving and need to change schools, please do not use the registration process below. Please contact your child’s current school to discuss changing schools. 

To register a new or returning student, families must have: 

  1. Proof of Student Age: legal documentation such as a birth certificate, passport details page, baptismal certificate, etc. 
  2. Proof of Address in Niagara: utility bills such as hydro, water or cable; a tax bill or a rental agreement
  3. Family Contact Information: physical address, work and home phone numbers, e-mail
  4. Emergency Contact Information

Immunization Requirements 

The Ministry of Education requires that every student (ages 4 to 17) has a complete and up-to-date immunization record on file with their local health unit to attend school. Contact Niagara Region Public Health to check that your child’s immunization records are up-to-date. Click here for more information.

Register your Child

Elementary (Kindergarten through Grade 8)

Online Registration: New or Returning Students 

Before you register: please make sure you are using a computer, not your cellphone. This is very important since the online registration application (Aspen) is not mobile-friendly.

If you have access to a printer, you can complete this fillable PDF on your computer and print it to register. 

Step 1. Begin the online registration process 

Our online registration system is temporarily offline while we prepare for the new school year.  Please check back on August 22nd, 2025.

For families who don’t have access to a computer 

You are welcome to contact your home school and go to the school to register. Alternatively, you can complete this fillable PDF and email or print it to register.

Questions or issues with registration?  

Follow this step-by-step guide to walk you through the process.

Newcomer families are welcome to book an appointment with our Welcome Centre by emailing welcomecentre@dsbn.org for support with the registration process. 

Step 2. Make a School Appointment 

To complete the registration process, you will need to book an in-person appointment at your child’s school. School contact information was sent to your email when you submitted the online registration. Staff will review all documentation and determine the start date for your child.  

When you go to your appointment, even if you uploaded the documents online, remember to bring: 

  1. Proof of Student Age: legal documentation such as a birth certificate, passport details page, baptismal certificate, etc.  
  2. Proof of Address in Niagara: utility bills such as hydro, water or cable; a tax bill or a rental agreement 

 

Secondary

Changing Schools: Current Students

If you are currently registered and attending any DSBN school, we already have a lot of your information on file! This means you do not have to complete the online registration. Please contact your child’s current school to let them know your child will be transferring to another DSBN school, and they will guide you on what comes next. 

Going to Secondary? You’re All Set!

Grade 8 students who are currently attending a DSBN school do not need to complete the online registration. Please talk to your elementary school principal about your transition to secondary school. You can also check out our Make the Move to High School Guide!

Online Registration for New or Returning Students

Before you register: please make sure you are using a computer and not your cellphone.  This is very important since the online registration application (Aspen) is not mobile-friendly. 

If you have access to a printer, you can complete this fillable PDF on your computer or cell phone and print it to register. 



Step 1. Register Online using Aspen

Our online registration system is temporarily offline while we prepare for the new school year.  Please check back on August 22nd, 2025.

For families who don’t have access to a computer 

You are welcome to contact your home school and go to the school to register. Alternatively, you can complete this fillable PDF and email or print it to register.

Questions or issues with registration? 

Follow this step-by-step guide to walk you through the process.

Newcomer families are welcome to book an appointment with our Welcome Centre by emailing welcomecentre@dsbn.org for support with the registration process. 



Step 2. Make a School Appointment

To complete your registration process,you will need to book an in-person appointment at your child's school. School contact information was sent to your email when you submitted the online registration. Staff will review all documentation and determine the start date for your child.

When you go to your appointment, even if you uploaded the documents online, remember to bring:

  1. Proof of Age: legal documentation such as a birth certificate, passport details page, baptismal certificate, etc. 
  2. Proof of Address: examples are a utility bills such as hydro, water or cable, a tax bill, or a rental agreement