How Ontario, Canada, Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is a 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 requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about some countries’ requirements. Parents are also encouraged to review their country’s requirements at hslda.org/legal/international and/or the Ontario Ministry 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! 

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

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Homeschooling Options

Families enrolling with Enlightium Academy can meet Ontario’s home education expectations by following Enlightium’s accredited online curriculum, keeping records of student progress, and ensuring instruction equivalent in scope and quality to that offered in provincial schools.

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Ontario’s Requirements at a Glance

Country Educational Funds = No

Parent Notifies Country = Yes

Academic Calendar Requirement = No

Subjects Required = Must be “satisfactory”

Age Requirement = 6-18

Instructor Qualifications = No

Standardized Assessment = Required by Enlightium

Immunization Requirement = No

Keep a Portfolio = Recommended

Enlightium Parents App with Group for Ontario, Canada Families = Yes

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Country Educational Funds

There do not appear to be any educational funds in Ontario at this time.

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Notifying the Country

Parents who decide to provide home schooling for their child(ren) should notify the school board of their intent each year in writing prior to September 1 to the school board in whose jurisdiction their child last attended school. You can use this sample form. This notification should include:

1. The student’s name, gender, and date of birth.
2. The parent’s phone number, home address, and signature.

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Calendar Requirements

The Ontario Ministry of Education does not appear to require a certain number of 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, including weekends and holidays.

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Required Subjects

The Ontario Ministry of Education does not appear to require students to learn specific subjects, only that instruction must be “satisfactory.” Additionally, if the school board questions whether satisfactory instruction is being provided, you may be asked to demonstrate learning progress, often using the Ontario Curriculum as a reference.

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

The Ontario Ministry of Education requires students to receive an education between 6 through 18 years of age.

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Instructor Qualifications

The Ontario Ministry of Education does not appear to require the instructor to have certain certifications.

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 Book-Based Program use textbook Christian curricula from AOP or BJU Press, while students in the Online Program use the Ignitia digital Christian curriculum or Enlightium’s custom online curriculum (available to select grade levels). Students in the Sapphire Live program use a collection of the best-vetted curriculum options by our curriculum department. Each curriculum includes Bible, English, math, science, social studies, and elective 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 Ontario Ministry of Education does not appear to require a standardized test for homeschooled students. However, Enlightium Academy requires students to take an annual assessment to keep track of how students are progressing. Enlightium provides the following options per grade level:

• Grades PreK-8: IXL diagnostic assessments or Iowa Complete Annual Assessment. We recommend the IXL diagnostic assessment, as it provides more flexibility in scheduling and does not have an additional fee.

• Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT

Parents may also request to participate in a local assessment in grades 3, 6, and 9.

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Keep a Portfolio

While not legally required, maintaining samples of student work, attendance logs, and progress notes is advisable in case the local school board requests evidence of satisfactory instruction.  We recommend keeping a digital record every year you are enrolled at Enlightium Academy, which should include:

• Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with progress reports via email. 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.
• Academic plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide academic plans during the admission process for each of our four divisions of grades: 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, Outstanding Improvement, 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 Ontario, Canada Families

Enlightium Academy has an app and a desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group just for families living in Ontario, Canada to inform and support each other in fulfilling your country’s homeschooling requirements. Your family will be provided a link to download the app after enrolling.

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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 November 2025:

• https://hslda.org/post/Canada 
• https://www.ontario.ca/document/education-ontario-policy-and-program-direction/policyprogram-memorandum-131#section-1 
• https://thecanadianhomeschooler.com/canadian-homeschool-laws-ontario
• https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/canada/ontario/