Home Education
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Education and Early Years - AKA: Formerly Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Service Description
Parents can educate their children at home using a home education program or by following the public education system's curriculum.
Note: Home educated students do not receive high school diplomas unless they enter the public school system and graduate with the required number of credits. The school board will determine each child's grade level if they return to/enter the public school system.
Note: Home educated students do not receive high school diplomas unless they enter the public school system and graduate with the required number of credits. The school board will determine each child's grade level if they return to/enter the public school system.
Information
Eligibility:
Parents who intend to home school their children must notify the Department of Education and Early Years before the school year starts
Fees:
No fees if not using the provincial curriculum * Small fee per child if using the provincial curriculum
How to Access:
Fill out the Home Education Notice of Intent application form (available online) for the upcoming school year and submit to the Department prior to the beginning of the school year
Documents Required:
Completed Intend to Home Education form
Program Email:
Program Phone Numbers:
- Program Inquiries
902-438-4848
Language:
English * French
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Holman Centre, Suite 101, 250 Water Street, Summerside, PE C1N 1B6
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-438-4130