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Langley: where each school choice leads

Langley's school structure depends on where you live. Willoughby, Langley City and Aldergrove have middle schools (6–8) and secondaries for Grades 9–12. Walnut Grove, Brookswood and Murrayville have K–7 elementaries and Grade 8–12 secondaries.

Each move follows your home address. Students attending outside their catchment must apply again at every move, so an out-of-catchment elementary gives no priority later.

French Immersion continues only at Walnut Grove and Brookswood secondaries, so Willoughby families can't stay local for French Immersion. A new Willoughby secondary, Emery Dosdall, opens in September 2027 and splits the R.E. Mountain catchment.

Langley catchment maps →

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Paths to compare

Catchment English school

Registration for September 2027 begins in January 2027 (it ran January 5 to February 17 in 2026). If your catchment school is full, your child is placed by date and time of registration.

  1. Kindergarten to Grade 7 or 8 (some areas have middle schools)Your catchment elementary, and in some areas a catchment middle school.
  2. Secondary to Grade 12Your catchment secondary, set by your home address.

How sure is that secondary place? Good if there's space. Willoughby schools are very crowded.

Cost: Free.

Watch out
  • In Willoughby, the new Emery Dosdall catchment from 2027 means your child may not go to R.E. Mountain.
Ways to change course later
  • Late French ImmersionCompetitive
    Apply in Grade 5, 6 years from nowThis year's timing: October of Grade 5 (October 5 to 26, 2026 this year)Alex Hope or Noel Booth for Grades 6–7, then French Immersion at Walnut Grove or Brookswood.
  • Middle school outside your catchmentHard to get
    Apply in Grade 5, 6 years from nowTiming, based on last year: January to May 15 of Grade 5 (only in areas with middle schools)A different middle school, if it has space.
  • Secondary outside your catchmentHard to get
    Apply in Grade 7, 8 years from nowTiming, based on last year: January to May 15 of Grade 7 (Grade 8 in areas with middle schools)A different secondary, if it has space.
  • Catholic secondary from Grade 8Competitive
    Apply in Grade 7, 8 years from nowTiming, based on last year: Grade 7; check dates with Holy CrossGrade 8 is the main entry year for Catholic secondaries. Nearby: Holy Cross Regional in Surrey.
  • Private secondary from Grade 8Competitive
    Apply in Grade 7, 8 years from nowThis year's timing: Fall of Grade 7. Langley Christian's deadline is November 30, 2026, with decisions on February 15, 2027Independent schools in Langley include Langley Christian, Credo, King's School and Fraser Valley Adventist.
  • IB at R.E. MountainCompetitive
    Apply in Grade 8, 9 years from nowTiming, based on last year: Grade 8, for Pre-IB from Grade 9Pre-IB from Grade 9, then the IB Diploma at R.E. Mountain Secondary.

Early French Immersion

Apply October 5 (noon) to October 26, 2026 for September 2027 (confirmed). A random draw is held in November if there are more applicants than spaces, and you have 48 hours to accept.

  1. Kindergarten to Grade 7 or 8 (some areas have middle schools)Belmont or James Kennedy.
  2. Secondary to Grade 12French Immersion at Walnut Grove or Brookswood (Grades 8–12).

How sure is that secondary place? Good while your child stays in French Immersion.

Cost: Free.

Watch out
  • This deadline comes months before regular kindergarten registration.
  • There's no French Immersion at any middle school or Willoughby secondary.
  • You can apply to at most two choice programs.
Ways to change course later
  • Secondary outside your catchmentHard to get
    Apply in Grade 7, 8 years from nowTiming, based on last year: January to May 15 of Grade 7 (Grade 8 in areas with middle schools)A different secondary, if it has space.
  • Catholic secondary from Grade 8Competitive
    Apply in Grade 7, 8 years from nowTiming, based on last year: Grade 7; check dates with Holy CrossGrade 8 is the main entry year for Catholic secondaries. Nearby: Holy Cross Regional in Surrey.
  • Private secondary from Grade 8Competitive
    Apply in Grade 7, 8 years from nowThis year's timing: Fall of Grade 7. Langley Christian's deadline is November 30, 2026, with decisions on February 15, 2027Independent schools in Langley include Langley Christian, Credo, King's School and Fraser Valley Adventist.
  • IB at R.E. MountainCompetitive
    Apply in Grade 8, 9 years from nowTiming, based on last year: Grade 8, for Pre-IB from Grade 9Pre-IB from Grade 9, then the IB Diploma at R.E. Mountain Secondary.

Every chance to change course, by grade

Apply in Grade 5 · starts Grade 6

Late French Immersion

Alex Hope or Noel Booth for Grades 6–7, then French Immersion at Walnut Grove or Brookswood.

When: October of Grade 5 (October 5 to 26, 2026 this year). Chances: District siblings, then district residents. A random draw in November if oversubscribed. No French is needed beforehand.

Langley Schools: choice program registration

Apply in Grade 5 · starts Grade 6

Middle school outside your catchment

A different middle school, if it has space.

When: January to May 15 of Grade 5 (only in areas with middle schools) (based on last year; check for new dates). Chances: Catchment students come first, then other Langley residents, by time stamp. Decisions by June 15. Families arrange transport.

Langley Schools: middle and secondary registration

Apply in Grade 7 · starts Grade 8

Secondary outside your catchment

A different secondary, if it has space.

When: January to May 15 of Grade 7 (Grade 8 in areas with middle schools) (based on last year; check for new dates). Chances: Catchment students come first, by time stamp. Chances are low at Willoughby schools and Walnut Grove, which are very full.

Langley Schools: AP 305, registration and boundaries (PDF)

Apply in Grade 7 · starts Grade 8

Catholic secondary from Grade 8

Grade 8 is the main entry year for Catholic secondaries. Nearby: Holy Cross Regional in Surrey.

When: Grade 7; check dates with Holy Cross (based on last year; check for new dates). Chances: Students from Catholic elementary schools and practising Catholic families come first. Families from public schools can get a place if space remains.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Catholic school admission priorities and tuition · Holy Cross Regional: admission

Apply in Grade 7 · starts Grade 8

Private secondary from Grade 8

Independent schools in Langley include Langley Christian, Credo, King's School and Fraser Valley Adventist.

When: Fall of Grade 7. Langley Christian's deadline is November 30, 2026, with decisions on February 15, 2027. Chances: Each school sets its own process, usually an application, interview and school reports. Offers come in February.

Langley Christian: apply

Apply in Grade 8 · starts Grade 9

IB at R.E. Mountain

Pre-IB from Grade 9, then the IB Diploma at R.E. Mountain Secondary.

When: Grade 8, for Pre-IB from Grade 9 (based on last year; check for new dates). Chances: Ask the school about entry from other catchments.

Langley Schools: catchment maps

Common questions

When is Langley French Immersion registration for 2027?

October 5 (noon) to October 26, 2026, for kindergarten French Immersion and Grade 6 Late French Immersion. That's months before regular kindergarten registration in January.

Will a Willoughby kindergartener go to R.E. Mountain?

Not necessarily. A new secondary, Emery Dosdall, opens in September 2027 and takes part of the R.E. Mountain catchment.

Where does French Immersion lead in Langley?

To Walnut Grove or Brookswood secondary. There's no French Immersion at middle schools or in Willoughby secondaries.

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Sources

Last checked October 2, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.