Schooling, Primary and Secondary Education

The following pages will be relevant for parents with children in primary or secondary education. We will help guide you through enrolment of your child, information on provincial tests like EQAO, and answer common question parents new to the Canadian education system ask.

What Age do Children Attend School?

The Education Act is the law that governs public schools in Ontario. It says that children aged 6-18 must attend school. Many children can begin full day kindergarten program at age 4…

Does it cost anything for my child to attend school in Ontario?

There is no tuition cost to attend publicly-funded schools in Ontario. Generally, you have to pay to send your child to a private school…

How do I Enrol my Child in School?

When you enrol your child in publicly funded schools in Ontario you will need to provide only certain documents to register your child…

Interested in French-Language Schools?

In Ontario, four school systems are publicly funded: the French public system, the French Catholic system, the English public system and the English Catholic system…

EQAO FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the province wide standardized test through grades 3, 6, and 9…

What does a Student need to Graduate High School?

Students need to complete a certain number of courses, do community service hours, and pass a literacy test. To graduate from high school and receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) students must…