Education Options 

The New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development are responsible for public education from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. Education from kindergarten to grade 12 is free for all residents of New Brunswick. Schooling is mandatory for children from ages 5 (as of December 31) to 18 or until graduation (up to a maximum age of 21). Being the only official bilingual province, the New Brunswick public school system offers its students the opportunity to receive education in English or in French. 

Florenceville-Bristol is located in the Anglophone School District - West (ASD-W) and is home to four public schools: 

Bristol Elementary (K to Grade 5) 

9208 Main Street 

Florenceville-Bristol, NB E7L 2A9 

Phone: 506-392-5124 

Florenceville Elementary (K to Grade 5) 

8470 Main Street 

Florenceville-Bristol, NB E7L 4J8 

Phone: 506-392-5109 

Florenceville Middle School (Grades 6 to 8) 

8794 Main Street 

Florenceville-Bristol, NB E7L 3G2 

Phone: 506-392-5115 

Carleton North High School (Grades 9 to 12) 

30 School Street 

Florenceville-Bristol, NB E7L 2G2 

Phone: 506-392-5120 

Anglophone School District – West 

1135 Prospect Street 

Fredericton, NB E3B 3B9 

Phone: 1-888-388-4455; 1-506-453-5454 

Registration 

Students are assessed at the local school. You will need to call ahead and make an appointment. Please bring all the appropriate documentation (see below). 

Documentation for Elementary & Secondary Level Registration 

Before going to the school, you will need to call ahead to better assist you and the office staff. If you have any copies of current school records, samples of your child’s work, and reports that may assist the school in program/placement of your child, you will need to take them with you at the time of registration. 

You will need to provide ALL of the following information before you can register your child for school (original documents ONLY): 

 Proof of child’s age - Birth Certificate or Passport 

 Proof of address - Copy of offer to purchase/lease, copy of property tax bill, or copy of utility bill with your name 

 Children’s health card 

 Proof of citizenship - Birth Certificate, Passport, Record of Landing (IMM1000), or Permanent Resident Card 

 Valid work permit (must be 1 year minimum) 

 School transcripts 

 Immunization Record – Proof that your child has been immunized, according to the recommended immunization schedule in New Brunswick against Diphtheria, Mumps, Polio, Red Measles, Rubella, and Tetanus. 

Newcomer Support Centre 

The Newcomer Support Centre welcomes Kindergarten to Grade 12 students of the following categories: (1) born outside of Canada, (2) born in Canada, but whose home language is not English and (3) Canadian citizens, who are returning to New Brunswick from overseas. 

If your family is immigrating to Canada or if one or both parents have a valid study or work permit, please contact iwcfredericton@nbed.nb.ca to discuss admission and request the pre-registration form. 

The Newcomer Support Centre is located at the following address: 

ASD-W Newcomer Support Centre 

575 George Street 

Fredericton, NB E3B 1K2 

Phone: 506-444-3573 

Email: iwcfredericton@nbed.nb.ca