How Yukon Territory, Canada Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is an approved private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Enlightium has served homeschool, online, and co-op school students in K-12 since 2003. As K-12 education policies are different in each country, it is a parental responsibility to check on their country’s homeschool requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about some country’s requirements. Parents are also encouraged to review their country’s requirements at hslda.org/legal/international and/or the Yukon Territory, Canada Department of Education, as educational policies are subject to change over time.

Homeschooling is legal in many countries; however, with the freedom to educational opportunities comes a responsibility to understand and fulfill legal requirements. This can be worrisome, yet you’re not alone in this endeavor. Enlightium Academy is here to help! As you review your country’s homeschooling requirements, keep in mind that Enlightium Academy holds dual accreditation through Cognia and ACSI. This accreditation allows Enlightium to serve students worldwide and provides a high school diploma recognized nationally and internationally. For families living in countries that require an apostille to validate foreign educational records, Enlightium can help guide you through the apostille process should you choose to pursue official recognition of your student’s U.S. studies.

Please note that the resources below serve as a starting point for your family; it is important that you research Yukon Territory, Canada’s homeschooling requirements.

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Yukon Territory, Canada’s Homeschooling Requirements at a Glance

Country Educational Funds = Yes

Does the Parent Need to Notify the Country? = Yes

Academic Calendar Requirement = No

Subjects Required = Yes

Age Requirement = 6-16

Instructor Qualifications = No

Standardized Assessment = Yes for grades 4, 7, 10, 11, and 12

Immunization Requirement = No

Keep a Portfolio = Recommended by Enlightium

Enlightium Parents App with Group for Yukon Territory, Canada Families = Yes

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Country Educational Funds

Families may be reimbursed up to $1,200 per student for educational materials. Please note that parents are required to submit original receipts showing Canadian dollars and are responsible for pre-approval for anything over $400. Learn more by reading this document.

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Notifying the Country

Parents must notify the Yukon Territory Department of Education with a three-year education plan. This can be done by registering with AVS.

This three-year plan must include:

1. Teaching methods for math and English: Enlightium Academy employs asynchronous and synchronous, student-centered teaching methods, including inquiry-based learning and project-based assessment that integrates critical thinking and metacognitive strategies. The school fosters independent learning, supported by scaffolding based on students' unique needs and engagement in spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional growth.
2. Teaching resources for math and English: Enlightium Academy uses the Ignitia and Canvas LMS platforms as the primary resource for English Language Arts and math, providing an interactive and biblically integrated curriculum. Additionally, students have access to IXL, CK-12, Canva, Seesaw, Google for Education suite, and many more web-based applications as well as live sessions, one-on-one tutoring, and hands-on interactive journals and note-taking practices that support individualized learning and mastery. 

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Calendar Requirements

The Yukon Territory Department of Education does not appear to require a certain number of hours or days of instruction.

Enlightium’s school calendar has 180 school days (around 210 days with summer school). Additionally, students have access to the courses 24/7 for most days of the school year.

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Required Subjects

The Yukon Territory Department of Education does not appear to require students to take specific subjects. However, the requirement for the three-year plan for English and math implies that those two courses would be expected.

After you enroll/re-enroll and before your student starts courses at Enlightium Academy, your student’s counselor will send you an email with a recommended course schedule consisting of core courses and, if applicable, courses that fulfill Enlightium’s graduation requirements. Your student can also select from Enlightium’s elective courses.

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Age Requirement

Ages five or younger:

Students are not required to attend school but can enroll in primary school at Enlightium Academy to have a head start and be ready for Kindergarten.

Aged six through 16:

Students must continue their education at a school of their parent’s choice until they either graduate or turn 16. This includes homeschooling with Enlightium Academy.

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Instructor Qualifications

The Yukon Territory Department of Education does not appear to require instructors to have specific credentials.

As a part of Enlightium Academy’s dual accreditation, Enlightium teachers are state and/or ACSI-certified. A number of our faculty members have Master's and Doctorate degrees in their fields.

Students in the Homeschool Program (grades PreK-8) use book-based Christian curricula from AOP and BJU Press, while students in the Online Program (grades 3–12) use the digital Christian curriculum, “Ignitia”. Finally, students in the Sapphire Live program (grades 1-12) use a collection of the best curriculum options on the market. Each curriculum includes Bible, English, math, science, social studies, and electives courses. Click here to learn about the curriculum used at Enlightium Academy and to find the curriculum option that works best for your family.

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Standardized Assessment

The Yukon Territory Department of Education requires homeschooled students in grades 4 and 7 to take a standardized test. 

Enlightium provides multiple assessment options to help you see how your student is progressing per a given grade level:

• Grades PreK-3, 5-6, and 8: IXL diagnostic assessments or Iowa Complete Annual Assessment; you can also opt out of an assessment.
• Grades 4 and 7: Iowa Complete Annual Assessment 
• Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT and/or ACT

Additionally, students in grades 10-12 need to write 5 BC provincial exams. Click here for more information.

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Keep a Portfolio

You may need to provide your country with additional information, so please keep a digital record every year you are enrolled at Enlightium Academy, which should include:

• Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with weekly progress reports. You can screenshot the details in these emails to show attendance.
• Curriculum information and samples - Enlightium provides its families with both curriculum overviews by grade level and samples by course.
• Course plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide them during the enrollment/re-enrollment process based on the student’s grade level: primary school (PreK-2), elementary school (3-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).
• Grades - Enlightium provides report cards for all students at the end of each quarter. Transcripts are available upon request.
• Test scores - This can include occasional screenshots of test scores and/or standardized assessment scores.
• Academic Awards - Enlightium provides qualifying students with certificates for Honor Roll, Scholar’s List, Dean’s List, and the Presidential Award.
• Social/Competition Achievements - Enlightium holds social events and competitions throughout the school year, such as art competitions and involvement in the Student Council.

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Enlightium Parents App with Group for Yukon Territory, Canada Families

Enlightium Academy has an app and desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group for families living in Yukon Territory, Canada to inform and support each other in fulfilling your country’s homeschooling requirements. 

Your family will be added to this group upon enrolling at Enlightium and downloading the Enlightium Parents app (which is provided upon enrollment).

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Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?

1. Explore Enlightium Academy’s website
2. If you have any questions:
   
   1. Chat with a team member
   2. Email consultants@enlightiumacademy.com
   3. Call (866) 488-4818 option 2
3. Ready to enroll? Click here to start the enrollment process, and select the “Enroll Now” button.

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Since 2003, Enlightium faculty and staff have served partner schools, hybrid, online, and book-based program K-12 students. With parental support, excellent instruction, and a personalized approach to learning, Enlightium equips students with the academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional skills they need to succeed in life. For any other questions about Enlightium, please call (509) 319-2288 or visit EnlightiumAcademy.com.

We review country requirements and regulations annually; however, each country may update its guidelines more frequently. If you have additional questions, please contact your country’s board of education.

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Sources reviewed in October 2024:

• hslda.org/legal/international
• https://yukon.ca/en/department-education 
• https://yukon.ca/en/homeschool-distant-register 
• https://beacon.education/homeschooling-in-canada/ 
• https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/canada/yukon/