Comox Valley Schools is giving families more time to explore and apply for district programs for the 2027–28 school year, with an earlier opening date and an expanded Expression of Interest period.

Applications will open December 1st, 2026, and remain available until January 13th, 2027, extending the application window from two weeks to approximately six weeks. Previously, applications opened in early January.

The change applies to Early French Immersion, Late French Immersion, Montessori, Indigenous Kindergarten and Grade 1, the Pathways Learning Community and ENTER for students in kindergarten through Grade 7.

Admission to the programs is determined through a lottery rather than the order in which applications are received.

The school district says the expanded application period will give families more time to consider their options, reduce pressure during the traditionally short January window and help staff co-ordinate student registrations.

Comox Valley Schools will also host an information session and open house on Wednesday, November 25th, from 6:30 until 8 p.m. in the Queneesh Elementary School gymnasium.

The drop-in event is open to all families interested in learning more about the district’s educational programs.

Additional information is available at Comox Valley Schools Student Registration and Comox Valley Schools Kindergarten Registration.