Homeschooling in Canada
Homeschooling in Canada is regulated provincially, with several provinces offering funded options.
The homeschooling landscape
Provinces and territories set their own rules, and some offer registered or supervised home-education programmes with funding and teacher support.
Legal and regulatory considerations
- Registration or notification requirements vary by province and territory.
- Some provinces distinguish between registered home education and distributed/online learning through a school authority.
- Confirm current requirements with your provincial ministry of education.
Common curriculum options
- Provincial curriculum outlines as a planning reference
- Distributed-learning courses through approved providers
- International options for globally mobile families
Qualification pathways
- Provincial secondary school diploma via a supervised or distributed learning route
- Advanced Placement or international qualifications where offered
Assessment
Provincial assessments, provider progress reports and portfolios are commonly used.
University considerations
Canadian universities publish homeschool applicant policies; some require specific course equivalencies or standardised tests.
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