To apply for a seat in the Boston Public Schools, you must visit a Family Resource Center. You will need to bring the following documents:

• THREE proofs of residency that meet the BPS residency policy, including a copy of your lease or mortgage deed and most recent payment (click here to visit the web page about the BPS Residency Policy).
  List of acceptable proofs:
  • English
  • Chinese
  • Haitian Creole
  • Portuguese
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese



• For children entering Kindergarten or Grade 1, the child's original birth certificate (with raised seal) or passport



• Up-to-date immunization records (click here for more information).



• If using online pre-registration (BPSExpress), a printed confirmation form

Age Requirements
For all students new to the Boston Public Schools, the following age admission standard shall apply:

Pre-Kindergarten K0	3 years of age by September 1, 2008
Kindergarten 1	4 years of age by September 1, 2008
Kindergarten 2	5 years of age by September 1, 2008
Grade 1	6 years of age by September 1, 2008

We are sorry, but there are no exceptions to these requirements, including the child's previous school experience.