ONProvincial Guide
Homeschooling in Ontario
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At a glance
Compulsory Age: 6 to 18. Notification: Only if withdrawing. Reporting: None. Funding: None
Annual Reports
Varies
Available Funding
Varies
- Letter of Intent is recommended but NOT legally required.
- No progress reports required.
- No curriculum requirements.
- No standardized testing required.
- Complete educational freedom.
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Overview
Ontario has some of the freest homeschooling laws in Canada. If you have never enrolled your child in school, you do not even need to notify the school board. If you are withdrawing, you simply provide a "Letter of Intent".
Legal Policy (PPM 131)
Policy/Program Memorandum 131 states clearly that school boards should not investigate unless there are reasonable grounds to suspect the child is not receiving satisfactory instruction.
High School Diploma
Homeschoolers do not receive the OSSD unless they take courses through the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) or a school board. Parents can issue their own transcripts/diplomas.
Common Questions
Do I need to report progress?
No. There are no required reports, tests, or portfolios in Ontario.
Do I get funding?
No. There is no direct funding for homeschoolers in Ontario.