The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) was started in 2000 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). PISA is a test given to 15-year-olds every three years. It measures student performance in reading, math, and science, and provides...
The Public Archives has plenty of material that can be used in school projects and classroom teaching. Some of these resources are highlighted below. Online exhibits The online exhibits provide a great introduction to a variety of topics in Island history such as immigration...
Sports and athletics are important parts of school life. PEI schools promote sports for recreational and educational benefit for youth. How do I get involved in school sport? Contact your school administration or athletic director for information on how to get involved in school...
Safety features on this fall’s newest school buses will help reduce the number of cars that unlawfully drive by when buses are stopping to pick up children. The new buses have a stop arm at both the front and back of the bus. A second stop arm at the rear has been proven to...
Prince Edward Island’s first #LearnDay is taking place this September, providing an opportunity for Islanders to share ideas on the future of learning. "Learning is for all of us, and it takes place across all ages and all walks of life, so we want to know what Islanders want to...
Prince Edward Island has Five (5) private schools, as follows: Grace Christian School Great Wisdom School Immanuel Christian School Moonlight International Academy Mount Academy For more information, or to register your child, contact your school of interest directly.
The Public Archives and Records Office has a large collection of genealogical material including primary sources, finding aids, and indexes. Some of the major resources are listed below. If you are new to genealogy, Tracing Your Family History in PEI has tips to help you get...
Students in all schools and post-secondary education institutions in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island will be invited to participate in activities promoting careers during the week of October 31 to November 4 as part of the Atlantic...
Archival material can be searched online through our databases: the PARO Collections Database and Memory PEI. What is the PARO Collections Database? The PARO Collections Database can be searched for item-level access to vital statistics records, census material, and some of our most popular archival content, including maps, architectural plans, photographs, and other material. Where available, a digital scan of the original can also be accessed through the online database. Some of the major collections currently available online include: Vital Statistics Records Baptisms (including the former...
As outlined in the University Act, the management, administration and control of the property, revenue, business and affairs of the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) are vested in the Board. Who serves on the Board? A number of Islanders (9) who serve on the UPEI Board of...