Kindergarten to Grade 12
Students at schools across Prince Edward Island are learning from local artists through the Canada-wide ArtsSmarts program.
ArtSmarts injects arts into core academic subjects such as math, languages, social studies, and science by bringing artists...
There's more to back to school than buying school supplies and making lunches. Here parents of students in kindergarten to grade 12 will find helpful information about what you need to know to be ready for the first day of school as well as points of...
Some of the best minds in education were in Charlottetown this week brainstorming ways to make the Canadian education curriculum relevant for the class of 2030 and beyond.
One of the educators attending the C21 and Council of Ministers of Education,...
Parents can use the Early Learning and Child Care Registry to find after-school care. Once you’re on the site, select 'School Aged Centres' and your location. The program will show you a list of centres on the map that match your needs.
Visit the Early...
Students
Official Language Study Fellowship
PEI-Québec Student Exchange Program
Teachers
Linguistic training financial assistance for PEI teachers
Information (French only)
Application (French only)
Financial assistance for school trips (...
Parents are important partners in their child’s learning. Students with engaged parents generally do better at school and are more motivated. Engaging in your child’s education can be as simple as reading to your child every day, or you can go a step...
Parents may home educate their children using a home education program or the public education system’s curriculum.
What do I need to do to home educate my child?
You must notify the Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture [702 kb] that...
Pink Shirt Day is celebrated in Prince Edward Island on February 27 to help prevent bullying and to promote friendship and kindness.
February 27 became anti-bullying day after a Nova Scotia student was bullied on his first day of high school for...
Frances Ann Squire, a teacher at Birchwood Intermediate School has received a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
The awards are given each year to honour teachers for their leadership, exemplary teaching practices, and their commitment to...
Safe Internet Use
It seems our children and teens are always online – they are chatting, sharing images, doing homework, making videos, and sending emoji.
As a parent or caregiver, you are the best person to help your child stay safe online. Talk to...
Your child’s education, safety and well-being is important to the teachers and staff of your child's school as well as to all those in the public school system of PEI. Staying in touch, asking questions and heading off issues before they become big...
Student Graduation and Transition Planner resources help you to start thinking about your next steps after high school by exploring four questions:
Who am I?What are my opportunities?What are my next steps and why?What is my action plan?
My Plan has ...
Parents move issues forward, promote the highest standards in education for our children and engage government in important dialogues on student achievement.
The efforts of parents make PEI schools better places to learn and grow.
School councils and...
If you are a Grade 10 student, or a Grade 9 student in certain schools, and want to improve your French language skills, you can apply for a six-month cultural/language exchange with a Francophone student from Québec. You will each live with your...
The Registrar must pre-approve the coursework before you enrol in an academic program to upgrade the qualification level of your teacher certification.
Once you’ve received the pre-approval and have completed the coursework, it is your responsibility...
Things to consider before the first day of school
Is your child registered? To register for school, contact the school directly. Ask about required school supplies or school supply fees as well as what time school starts and ends.
The school calendar...
Prince Edward Island has five (5) private schools, as follows:
Grace Christian SchoolImmanuel Christian SchoolMontessori School of CharlottetownMoonlight International AcademyMount Academy
For more information, or to register your child, contact your...
Prince Edward Island curriculum documents outline courses and content covered in each subject at all grade levels. Curriculum documents specify what students are expected to know and be able to do after learning the content. Provinces and territories...
The provincial heritage fair is an annual exhibition for students in Grades 5 to 9 to present their heritage projects. Students learn about a Canadian heritage topic that interests them and then present their work through displays, creative writing or...
The Public Schools Branch and La Commission scolaire de langue française (CSLF) operate 62 public schools offering kindergarten to Grade 12. Twenty-nine (29) schools offer French Immersion.
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Children must turn five (5) years old by December 31st the year they enter kindergarten. You can wait one year if you think your child isn’t ready to go to kindergarten at the minimum age of entry.
Welcome to Kindergarten sessions for new students and...
What do I need to graduate from the English and French Immersion programs?
If you are a student in the English or French Immersion programs and started high school in or after September 2015, you need the following to graduate from high school with a...
Where do I find information on bus routes to English schools?
You can find bus route information using the Public Schools Branch Parent Portal.
Bus Stop Search
You must fill in in your student's information to find the bus stops closest to your...
In the 2018-2019 school calendar, there are a total of 195 school days, including 181 instructional days.
Download the school calendar as an ICS Calendar File or as a printable PDF
September 2018 School Calendar
19 School Days
17 Instructional Days...
In the 2019-2020 school calendar, there are a total of 195 school days, including 181 instructional days.
Download the school calendar:ICS calendar 2019-20 file or printable PDF
September 2019 School Calendar
20 School Days
17 Instructional Days...
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...
Here for You
Vision: Supporting Island children and their families to be the best they can be.Mission: To empower strength, resilience and well-being in Island school-aged children and their families.
Student well-being teams work in schools advising,...
Your hours of contractual teaching or education-related service outside a PEI school board may qualify for credit towards placement on the PEI teacher salary grid. A one-year experience credit will be granted for each approved and verified full-time...
What parents, guardians and other adults in roles of influence with young people need to know.
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