Ontario Ministry of Education — Policy/Program Memorandum 131
Ontario's homeschooling policy memorandum: written notification of intent to the school board, and the board's reply excusing attendance.
Verified 2026-10-31
Directory
Homeschooling Authorities Directory
The homeschooling authority for every province and territory — each linked to its official page.
13 verified listings · last refreshed 2026-11-14
Homeschooling is legal in every province and territory, and regulated in every one, but the authority, the notice, and the reporting run differently in each. This directory lists the official page for each jurisdiction, so you can start from the authority that governs you.
Requirements change — always confirm the current notice, plan, and reporting steps on the authority's own page before you rely on them. Entries are re-checked on the Second Pass volatile schedule.
Ontario
British Columbia
Government of British Columbia — Homeschooling
British Columbia's homeschooling page: registration by September 30, no ministry inspection, and the school's offer of evaluation and resource loans.
Verified 2026-10-31
Alberta
Government of Alberta — Home education
Alberta's home education page: the supervised and funded track versus the notification-only and unfunded track, and the evaluations each track requires.
Verified 2026-10-31
Saskatchewan
Government of Saskatchewan — Home-based Education Policy and Procedures Manual
Saskatchewan's home-based education manual: the registration framework and the written education plan under the Education Act, 1995.
Verified 2026-10-31
Manitoba
Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning — Homeschooling FAQs
Manitoba's homeschooling FAQs: annual notification with a program outline, January and June progress reports, and the four required subject areas.
Verified 2026-10-31
Quebec
Gouvernement du Quebec — Homeschooling process and steps
Quebec's homeschooling process page: notice of intent, learning project, status and progress reports, monitoring meeting, and ministerial examinations.
Verified 2026-10-31
New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick — Home schooling
New Brunswick's home schooling page: the annual application forwarded to the minister for approval and the core curriculum areas.
Verified 2026-10-31
Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia — Homeschooling Roles and Responsibilities
Nova Scotia's homeschooling page: annual registration with Regional Education Services, proof of age, and the June progress report.
Verified 2026-10-31
Prince Edward Island
Government of Prince Edward Island — Home Education
Prince Edward Island's home education page: notification before the school year starts and the refundable curriculum-book deposit.
$50 refundable curriculum-book deposit per child, per the page.
Verified 2026-10-31
Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Home Schooling
Newfoundland and Labrador's home schooling page: applying to a school district to home school, under the NLSchools homeschooling policy.
Verified 2026-10-31
Yukon
Government of Yukon — Register your child in homeschooling
Yukon's homeschooling registration page: registration with the Aurora School for the English program and Ecole Nomade for French first language.
Verified 2026-10-31
Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories — Home Schooling Regulations
The Northwest Territories Home Schooling Regulations: the parent's duties, the agreed assessment method, and twice-yearly assessment and progress discussions.
Verified 2026-10-31
Nunavut
Nunavut — Education Act transition regulations (home schooling)
Nunavut's transition regulations: home schooling continues under the former Home Schooling Regulations as read with District Education Authority supervision.
Confirm current steps with the local District Education Authority, per the homeschooling guide.
Verified 2026-10-31
Recheck: entries are re-verified on the Second Pass volatile schedule.