A certificate of eligibility is generally delivered to children:

• Who did most of their elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada; or 
• Whose brother or sister did most of his/her elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada; or    
• Whose father or mother did most of his/her elementary studies in English in Canada; or 
• Whose father or mother attended school in Quebec after August 26, 1977 and could have been declared eligible for instruction in English at that time.  
  • The certificate of eligibility for instruction in English is permanent.   In other words, there is no time limit after which it expires
  • Children who are declared eligible under section 73, 76 or 86.1 may pursue studies   in French and still transfer their right to receive instruction in English to their children.