School Updates

Open House

Royal Vale School Open House on September 11, 2025

A World to Discover

Our school’s philosophy stresses the cooperation and recognition for excellence, lateral enrichment, learning through discovery, hands on learning and experimentation and application of knowledge.

The French Immersion, Math/Science curriculum, critical thinking skills, acceptance, democratic values, extra-curricular activities and leadership roles are all key elements of Royal Vale School’s mission.

At the elementary level, we offer an Enrichment Program that includes the choices of Hebrew Studies (PELO) or Language Arts in French or English, as well as parent sponsored after-school programs. All students who attend Royal Vale are offered a unique opportunity to inspire their minds and build their futures. The Enrichment Program at the elementary level offers student the chance to further develop and hone their skills in the domains of Mathematics and Science, Fine Arts and Physical Education.

At the secondary level, we offer compulsory extra-curricular activities and intensive studies in Mathematics and Science. As of 2016, students will also be able to choose from different concentration options including Music, Drama, and sports. Students will also be able to choose between our French Immersion Program, which will be 70% French and our French Flex, which will be 30% French.

Our teachers and staff’s goal is to help students develop the skills necessary to help shape them into mature, independent, responsible and well-rounded citizens of the world who will make meaningful and positive contributions for today and tomorrow’s society.

Our open houses will be held in person.
Visitation Hours for Open House:

  • 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Entrance Exam is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

School Events

School Board News

Get ready for this year’s open houses!

Get ready for this year’s open houses!

By: EMSB Communications

Open House season at the English Montreal School Board is well underway in the youth sector.

Doors are now open to welcome prospective students and their families to showcase all that the schools have to offer. It is a valuable opportunity to meet the administration, staff, and students, explore the facilities, and ask questions.

For a complete list, visit: www.emsbopenhouses.com.

Read more at EMSB website

EMSB kicks off Black History Month & Hooked On School Week by honouring the late Dr. Horace I. Goddar

EMSB kicks off Black History Month & Hooked On School Week by honouring the late Dr. Horace I. Goddar

By: EMSB Communications

The English Montreal School Board is marking Black History Month with programming across the network. On Thursday, February 6 the EMSB held its formal kickoff at Parkdale Elementary School in St. Laurent in dedication to the late Dr. Horace I. Goddard, a former school teacher, principal and head office administrator and a leader in the Black community. This event also recognized Hooked on Schools Days (Journées de la perseverance scolaire), highlighting the value of staying in school and encouraging academic success. On hand was Réseau Réussite Montréal Executive Director Andrée Mayer-Périard.

Read more at EMSB website

Elementary School Registration Week

Elementary School Registration Week

By: EMSB Communications

Elementary School Registration Week for the 2025-2026 academic year will take place from February 3 to 7, 2025. If one child from a family is already enrolled in a particular school, a sibling registration period will take place a week earlier.

Parents are asked to register at the EMSB elementary school nearest their residence offering the French program of their choice. 

Please refer to the EMSB website for additional information regardingthe eligibility requirements for English public schoolshow to register your child in an EMSB school.

Download the registration flyer

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EMSB outshines private sector with Quebec’s highest graduation success rate

EMSB outshines private sector with Quebec’s highest graduation success rate

By: EMSB Communications

The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) proudly celebrates its continued dominance as Quebec’s leader in graduation success, surpassing both the public and private sectors. According to the latest data from the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec, the EMSB achieved an impressive 93.2 percent graduation rate for the 2023–2024 academic year, solidifying its position as the top-performing school board in the province.

This remarkable achievement outpaces the provincial average of 82.4 percent, which includes public schools at 79.8 percent and private institutions at 92.5 percent. The EMSB’s consistent ability to exceed the private sector’s performance underscores the strength and quality of public education within its network. While the 2023–2024 rate reflects a minor adjustment from the previous year’s 95.9 percent, the EMSB remains unmatched in delivering exceptional outcomes for its students.

“Our students have once again proven that public education can outperform even the most elite private institutions,” said EMSB Chair Joe Ortona. “Despite financial challenges, our dedicated team of educators delivers unparalleled results. As open house season approaches, we invite parents to discover why an EMSB school is the best choice for their child’s future. Our unwavering focus on student success sets us apart as Québec’s gold standard in education.”

EMSB Director General Nick Katalifos added: “Once again everyone on our team rose to the occasion. The results stem from a collective effort—our teachers, in-school administrators, support staff, and professionals from all of the departments at the Board.”

EMSB Director of Educational Services Anna Sanalitro praised the teaching staff’s transformative impact. “Good teachers ignite curiosity,” she said. “They don’t just provide answers—they provoke thought. They ask powerful questions, connect material to real-world issues, and inspire students to think critically and independently. In doing so, they teach students how to learn, not just what to learn.”

About the English Montreal School Board

With a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Québec. Established on July 1, 1998, following the province’s creation of linguistic school boards, the EMSB network comprises 73 schools and centres. For more information, visit www.emsb.qc.ca.

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EMSB Online Resources & Educational Websites

Visit the EMSB's educational resources section for educational and mental health support links for families. Links and activities for elementary and high school students are available.

Click here to visit the EMSB Education website

The provincial Government also has a new educational website called Open School where you can find more educational activities for your children.

Click here to visit MEES Open School

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