How New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, Canada Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, 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 New Brunswick, Canada’s homeschooling requirements.

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New Brunswick, Canada’s Homeschooling Requirements at a Glance

Country Educational Funds = No

Does the Parent Need to Notify the Country? = Yes

Academic Calendar Requirement = No

Subjects Required = No

Age Requirement = 5-17

Instructor Qualifications = No

Standardized Assessment = No

Keep a Portfolio = Recommended by Enlightium

Enlightium Parents App with Group for New Brunswick, Canada Families = Yes

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Country Educational Funds

There are no educational funds in New Brunswick available to homeschooling and online families in Canada at this time.

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Notifying the Country

Parents must notify the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development each year by September 16 (or as soon as possible if that deadline is missed). The notification must include that: 

• The parent accepts full responsibility for educating their student
• Students will be taking core subjects such as Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
• Specific electives will be taken per what the local school district requires per grade level 
• If enrolling at Enlightium Academy, students will need to take the Bible course every academic year per the Association of Christian Schools International requirements

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Calendar Requirements

The New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not appear to have any calendar requirements for students.

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, including weekends and holidays, allowing them to reach 190 days of instruction.

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Required Subjects

The New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not appear to require students to take specific courses.

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 four 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 five through 17:

Students must attend school; this includes homeschooling under the umbrella of Enlightium Academy. Students must continue their education at a school of their parent’s choice until they turn 18 or graduate.

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Instructor Qualifications

The New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not appear to require the instructor to have specific qualifications.

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 one of two digital curricula, Ignitia or Canvas. Finally, students in the Sapphire Live program (grades 1-10) 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 New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not appear to require a standardized test for homeschooled students. However, Enlightium provides multiple assessment options to help you see how your student is progressing per a given grade level:

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

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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 New Brunswick, Canada Families

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

Your family will be invited to join the group upon enrolling at Enlightium and downloading the Enlightium Parents app.

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Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?

1. Explore Enlightium Academy’s website or watch this video about online homeschooling.
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 blue button near the top of the page.

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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 August 2024:

• https://hslda.org/post/canada 
• https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/education.html