Family Orientation and School Enrollment Services

Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; Formerly PEIANC; Formerly PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Service Description

Staff help new immigrant families with school-aged children to figure out children's needs and requirements for school-related matters. Includes:
  • Needs assessment
  • Setting up language assessments
  • Supporting parents with the school enrollment process
  • Arranging interpreter services for parents and children when needed
  • Helping parents register children for kindergarten
  • Information sessions about the Public School System (policies, discipline, books, food, weather delays/closures, buses)

Information

Eligibility:
Registered clients of the IRSA who have school-aged children
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
People who are not registered clients can book an appointment with an Intake Worker to become clients for free * Existing clients can drop-in, call or contact through website to make an appointment
Documents Required:
Call for information
Program Email:
Language:
Arabic * Cantonese * English * French * Mandarin * Persian * Spanish * Others available on request
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island

Service Locations & Contact Info