Schools & Education in Middlesex County

Services across Middlesex County and City of London

School Boards
Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB)
London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB)
Conseil scolaire catholique Providence
Conseil scolaire Viamonde

Public School Locator
School Locator Tool (Thames Valley District School Board)
School Locator (London District Catholic School Board)
Trouver une école (Conseil scolaire catholique Providence)
Trouver une école (Conseil scolaire Viamonde)

Home Schooling
Policy/Program Memorandum No. 131 – Information from the Government of Ontario on procedures and resources for parents who wish to home school their child(ren).

Language Schools
London Chinese School
London German Language School

Private Elementary Schools
London Waldorf School
Matthew’s Hall
Montessori Elementary Programs
Riverbend Academcy

Religious/Cultural Elementary Schools
Al-Taqwa Islamic Elementary School
Conseil scolaire catholique Providence
Conseil scolaire Viamonde
Holy Trinity Greek School of London
London Community Hebrew Day School
London Islamic School
Strathroy Community Christian Day School

Schools for Children with Disabilities
Amethyst Demonstration School
Special Education Programs - TVDSB
Special Education – LDCSB

Starting Kindergarten

Registering Your Child for Kindergarten
Thames Valley District School Board
Registration Timeline: late January
Registration Information: Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Information: About Kindergarten

London District Catholic School Board
Registration Timeline: late January/early February
Registration Information: Admissions and Registration
Kindergarten Information: Kindergarten

Conseil scolaire catholique Providence
Registration Timeline: Anytime

Conseil scolaire Viamonde
Registration Timeline: spring, visit School Registration [external link] for more details

Ontario Mininstry of Education
To help you and your child prepare for full-day kindergarten, visit the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Kindergarten page, which provides answers to all of the common questions that parents/guardians have.

Resources for Families:

“Welcome to Kindergarten” Storybooks (Amira and Amir versions): Heartwarming stories that gently walk children through what to expect at school - making friends, meeting teachers, and exploring their classroom. These books are available in PDF and ePub formats.
Interactive Activity Book: A playful, parent-child resource filled with colouring, drawing and reflection activities that encourage young learners to talk about their feelings, routines and hopes for kindergarten. This activity book is available in PDF format for easy printing.

You can find these exciting new resources at Ontario.ca/kindergarten

For more information about programs and supports in the community that can support the Kindergarten transition visit the Early Learning & Parenting page.

School Bus Safety

School Bus Safety – Ontario Government

Student safety rules (boarding, riding, exiting)
Driver laws and penalties
Stop-arm rules and fines
Link to the book The School Bus is Here!, a free children's storybook from the Ministry of Education to learn about school bus safety in a fun and engaging way with your child.

School Bus Rider Safety Training Videos

First time rider videos
Kindergarten, Grade 8 content
Accessible formats (French, captions, described video)

Bus Safety Videos (Sudbury Consortium)

Provincial School Bus Safety Video Collection

Bus evacuation training
“Danger zone” awareness
Seatbelt use
Age-specific videos (JK–Grade 8)

CAA – Getting to School Safely

Parent guidance
Drop-off safety
Distracted driving prevention
Emphasizes removing distractions for kids and drivers

Story-Based Books about Bus Safety

“Danger Zone: A Book About School Bus Safety”

By Vincent W. Goett & Carolyn Larsen
A short, story-driven book where kids learn safety rules after a scary moment
Works well for JK–Grade 2

"School Bus Safety” by Becky Coyle

Bright illustrations + simple rhymes
Covers approaching, riding, and exiting the bus safely
Best for ages 3–6

“School Bus Safety: An Introduction to Rules and Safety on the School Bus”

Also by Becky Coyle (slightly more detailed version)
Great for ages 6–8
Focuses on clear, step-by-step expectations

“The School Bus is Here!” (Ontario Ministry of Education)

FREE downloadable storybook for families
Designed specifically to teach school bus safety in a fun, engaging way
Can be read on tablets or printed

Newcomer Education Supports

Thames Valley District School Board - International Student Registration
London District Catholic School Board - New to Canada/International Students
Conseil scolaire catholique Providence - New Arrivals
Conseil scolaire Viamonde – Newcomers

Indigenous Services

Information on Indigenous Services
Health and social services for Indigenous communities are often a combination of traditional healing, primary care, cultural programs, health promotion programs, resource centres, community development initiatives, and social support services. Indigenous peoples are the descendants of the original inhabitants of North America, who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.

The three First Nations communities closest in proximity to Middlesex County and the City of London are: Chippewa of the Thames First Nation (part of the Anishinaabe); Oneida Nation of the Thames (part of the Haudenosaunee); and, Munsee-Delaware Nation (part of the Leni-Lunaape).

Need More Help?

Community Connectors are fundamental to helping Middlesex County families get connected to the services and supports they need. Contact a Community Connector by phone, email or in-person. Visit the Community Connector page for more information.

For More Information

For more information on schools visit the school-age page on Familyinfo.ca.

Helpful Resources
Adult and Continuing Education, Thames Valley District School Board

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