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In British Columbia, there are actually 2 main options for learning at home.

The first is called Distributed Learning. This actually isn't categorized as homeschooling. Instead this approach is actually intended to be the same as public school but done at home under the guidance of a teacher. Students are ENROLLED in the program - whether it be through a public or independent school.

The second is Homeschooling. This method allows families to choose how and what they are teaching their children at home, without needing to meet the provincial learning outcomes or guidance from a teacher. Students are REGISTERED, and you must send in your registration by September 30th each year.

Funding is available in British Columbia, however it depends on which option you choose.

Students who are registered as homeschoolers do not qualify for a Dogwood, however enrolled students can receive a high school diploma when they complete specific credit requirements.

• Differences between Distributed Learning & Homeschooling
• List of Distributed Learning Programs
• Where to Register

• BC Home Educators' Association
• British Columbia Curriculum Learning Outcomes
• From a BC Homeschooler

In Alberta, families who homeschool are required to register with a willing board somewhere in the province and have their plans approved. There are 3 options:

School-At-Home (distance education) is just that - Students enrolled in a school but taught at home under the guidance of a teacher, following the provincial outcomes.

Parent-led learning is more traditional homeschooling - where parents decide the how and what they are teaching their children at home.

Shared Responsibility (blended) is a combination of both of these options.

You are assigned a facilitator who visits you throughout the course of the year. This province offers funding to families who homeschool, if you are registered with a “Willing Non-Resident” School Board by September 30 of the year you are planning to home educate. Homeschoolers can receive a provincial high school diploma if they meet certain requirements.

• Comparing the Home Education Methods
• Home School Supervising Agencies
• Homeschooling through High School in Alberta

• Alberta Home Education Association
• Alberta Homeschool Association
• Alberta Home Education Parents Society
• Alberta Curriculum Outcomes
• From an Alberta Homeschooler
• The Happy Homeschooler Handbook - Alberta Edition (2018-2019)

Homeschoolers in Saskatchewan are required to register with their school board and provide an educational plan for each child. Over the course of the year, they need to keep a portfolio of their work or provide a written summary which they present at the end of the year. Funding for Saskatchewan homeschoolers varies according to district.

• Saskatchewan Homeschooling Program
• Home-Based Education: How Can Students Earn Secondary Level Credits?

• Saskatchewan Home Based Educators
• Saskatchewan Curriculum Outcomes
• From a Saskatchewan Homeschooler

In Manitoba, homeschoolers need to inform the government that they are homeschooling. In January and again in June, an official report is filed outlining the learning completed. This province offers no funding to homeschooling families, and no provincial diploma is offered.

• Considering Homeschooling?

• Manitoba Association for Schooling at Home
• Manitoba Association of Christian Home Schools
• Manitoba Curriculum Outcomes
• From a Manitoba Homeschooler

Ontario homeschoolers are asked to submit a yearly letter of intent to their local school board. There is no requirement or involvement from the government. This province offers no funding to homeschooling families, nor will you receive a provincial high school diploma.

• Ontario Homeschool Policy

• Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents
• Ontario Christian Home Educators Connection
• Ontario Curriculum Outcomes
• Ontario Curriculum Checklists
• From an Ontario Homeschooler

Although homeschooling in Québec is completely legal, this province seems to also have the most challenges with acceptance from their school boards. Regulations in this province continue to change frequently. As of July 2018, new regulations require parents to send a notification to the minister and the school board, complete a mid-year and end-of-year report, and meet with a representative during the year for follow-up. At the end of the year, students will be required to complete an evaluation. For accurate, up-to-date information - please visit AQED .

This province offers no funding to homeschooling families.

• Association l’éducation à domicile (AQED)
• Association of Christian Parent Educators of Québec (ACPEQ) (bilingual site)
• Quebec Curriculum Outcomes