Registration at Learning Alternatives
To register your child in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, please review the information listed below before submitting your application. You will receive email notification when your form has been successfully submitted.
Please note: If you select the incorrect form, it will be discarded and you will need to re-submit the correct one, losing your original time/date stamp. A student will normally attend the school located in the catchment area in which their parents or caregivers reside unless there is no physical, resource or program space available.
Currently, the above provision may need to be applied more frequently, potentially resulting in more students needing placement outside their catchment school.
Before you begin you will need
To register your child in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, please review the information listed below before submitting your application. You will receive email notification when your form has been successfully submitted. Please note, if you select the incorrect form, it will be discarded and you will need to re-submit the correct one, losing your original time/date stamp.
- A valid email address
- Photo or scan showing proof of your child’s age and citizenship
- Photo or scan showing proof of residency
- Please view the complete list of acceptable documents before proceeding
- Information for parents with study permits who have school-aged children
- Information for parents with work permits who have school-aged children
We reserve the right to request additional documents. Applications are not considered complete until all supporting documentation has been submitted.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More information about the registration process
- What you need to know for all registrations
Important Updates for 2025-2026
Nanaimo District Secondary School is full for the 2025-2026 school year.
Pleasant Valley Elementary may be closed for registrations based on grade level for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
School Locator
Use this tool to find the NLPS school that serves your address.
Need Help?
Please contact Central Registration if you require assistance with your child’s online registration or need to make changes.