BCProvincial Guide
Homeschooling in British Columbia
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At a glance
Compulsory Age: 6 to 16. Registration: Annual (Sept 30). Reporting: None. Funding: No (for parents)
Annual Reports
Varies
Available Funding
Varies
- Must register with a school by September 30 each year.
- No progress reports required. No curriculum or standardized testing required.
- Homeschoolers cannot receive BC Dogwood Diploma through homeschooling alone.
- Schools receive $250 per registered homeschooler.
- Free evaluation/assessment and loan of educational resources available (optional).
Official Resources
Homeschool Hero Tools
- →Track deadlines — See all British Columbia due dates and get reminders.
- →Auto-fill forms with your profile — Sign in to pre-fill official forms from your saved info.
- →Generate your report from tracker — Export activity reports and progress summaries as PDFs.
Compliance Deadlines
Annual Registration
September 30Add to your calendar
Two Options
BC offers "Registered Homeschooling" (Section 12, complete freedom, no funding for parents) and "Distributed Learning" (teacher-supervised, follows curriculum).
Registration
You must register your child with a school by September 30th each year. The school receives some funding for administrative costs, but parents generally do not receive cash.
Common Questions
What is the difference between Registered and DL?
Registered means you are independent. Distributed Learning (DL) is online public school at home.