An overview of elementary and secondary education

At the pan-Canadian level, CICIC does not publish detailed information on the elementary and secondary education systems.

Use the information below as a starting point to learn about the elementary and secondary education systems in the provinces and territories of Canada.

Alberta Education

https://www.alberta.ca/education.aspx

Phone : (+1) 780-427-7219

ADDRESS(ES)

7th Floor, Commerce Place, 10155-102 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J4L5 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal — elementary-secondary education: COVID-19: Education and child care
Guidelines and public health measures: Staying safe and healthy during school year
COVID-19 information portal — postsecondary education: COVID-19 Information
Online Learning Platforms—elementary-secondary education: LearnAlberta; My child's learning: a parent resource
General policies—elementary-secondary education: Graduation requirements, credentials and credits

British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/education

EDUC.Correspondence@gov.bc.ca

Phone : (+1) 250-387-6121

Toll-free : (+1) 800-663-7867

ADDRESS(ES)

PO Box 9179, Stn Prov Govt Victoria, British Columbia V8W9H8 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal — elementary-secondary education: COVID-19 safe schools
COVID-19 information portal — postsecondary education: Post-Secondary Studies During COVID-19; COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Primer; COVID-19 Go-Forward Guidelines for B.C.'s Post-Secondary Sector; EducationPlannerBC: BC Post-Secondary and Government updates
Online Learning Platforms — elementary-secondary education: Keep Learning

Manitoba Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/

mineecl@manitoba.ca

Phone : (+1) 204-945-3720

Fax : (+1) 204-945-1291

ADDRESS(ES)

Legislative Building, Room 168, 450 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C0V8 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal — elementary-secondary education: COVID-19 Education Plan
Online Learning Platforms — elementary-secondary education: My Learning at Home
General policies — elementary-secondary education: Frequently Asked Questions - Assessment and Graduation

New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/biling/eecd-edpe.html

edcommunication@gnb.ca

Phone : (+1) 506-453-3678

Fax : (+1) 506-457-4810

ADDRESS(ES)

Place 2000, P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B5H1 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal: Education and Early Childhood Development
Guidelines and public health measures — elementary-secondary education: Healthy and safe schools
Online Learning Platforms—elementary-secondary education: Learning at Home: Resources for Families
General policies—elementary-secondary education: Continuity of learning, graduation plans released

Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education

https://www.gov.nl.ca/education/

education@gov.nl.ca

Phone : (+1) 709-729-5097

Fax : (+1) 709-729-1400

ADDRESS(ES)

P.O. Box 8700, Confederation Building St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B4J6 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal: NL Life with COVID-19
Guidelines and public health measures: Public Health Guidance for return to schools
Elementary-secondary education: Return to school
Online Learning Platforms—elementary-secondary education: NL Centre for Distance Learning & Innovation

Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

https://www.ednet.ns.ca/

educmin@novascotia.ca

Phone : (+1) 902-424-5168

Toll-free : (+1) 888-825-7770

Fax : (+1) 902-424-0511

ADDRESS(ES)

P.O. Box 578, 2021 Brunswick Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J2S9 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal: COVID-19: education and childcare
Elementary-secondary education: Nova Scotia's Back to School Plan
Online Learning Platforms — elementary-secondary education: Parent/Family Information

Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture and Employment

https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca

ecepublicaffairs@gov.nt.ca

Phone : (+1) 867-920-6222

Fax : (+1) 867-873-0155

ADDRESS(ES)

P.O. Box 1320, Public Affairs Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A2L9 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal: GNWT's Response to COVID-19
Elementary-secondary education: JK-12 school information

Nunavut Department of Education

https://www.gov.nu.ca/education/

info.edu@gov.nu.ca

Phone : (+1) 867-975-6000

Fax : (+1) 867-975-5635

ADDRESS(ES)

P.O. Box 1000, Station 200 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A0H0 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal: COVID-19 Department of Education Services update
Elementary-secondary education: Opening Plan for Nunavut Schools
Online Learning Platforms—elementary-secondary education: Angirrami Ilinniarniq

Ontario Ministry of Education

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-education

information.met@ontario.ca

Phone : (+1) 416-325-2929

Toll-free : (+1) 800-387-5514

ADDRESS(ES)

315 Front Street W Toronto, Ontario M7A0B8 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal: Ministry of Education; Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Guidelines and public health measures — elementary-secondary education: COVID-19: health and safety measures at schools
Frequently Asked Questions — postsecondary education: Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19
Online Learning Platforms — elementary-secondary education: Learn at Home

Prince Edward Island Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning & Population

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/education-and-lifelong-learning

Phone : (+1) 902-368-4600

Fax : (+1) 902-368-4663

ADDRESS(ES)

101 - 250 Water Street, Holman Centre Summerside, Prince Edward Island C1N1B6 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal: COVID-19 in Prince-Edward-Island
Elementary-secondary education: Back to School
Online Learning Platforms and FAQs — elementary-secondary education: Web Remote Learning - A Guide for Parents and Students; Remote learning FAQs

Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec

http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca

Phone : (+1) 418-643-7095

Toll-free : (+1) 800-747-6626

Fax : (+1) 418-646-6561

ADDRESS(ES)

1035, rue De La Chevrotière, 28e étage Québec, Quebec G1R 5A5 Canada

Relevant links

COVID-19 related information

COVID-19 information portal: Guidelines specific to education
COVID-19 — elementary-secondary and postsecondary education: COVID-19 information
Online Learning Platforms — elementary-secondary education: Open School