Schools in PEI
In the 2023-2024 school calendar, there are a total of 195 school days, including 181 instructional days.
Download the school calendar as a printable PDF or an ICS Calendar
September 2023
20 School Days
16 Instructional Days
September 1 -...
The Playground Equipment Fund provides funding to support home and school and parent organizations fundraising for outdoor playground equipment at schools within the Commission scolaire de langue française (CSLF) or Public Schools Branch (PSB).
Who is...
The Family of Schools District Advisory Councils (DAC's) are mandated to help shape an education system that is focused on and meets the needs of learners by advising the Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning on education matters.
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Prince Edward Island Affiliated Schools Program
Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) Department of Education and Early Years offers a globally recognized, innovative curriculum to students worldwide through the PEI Affiliated Schools Program.
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Prince Edward Island’s 35 new electric school buses from Lion Electric, a Canadian manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles, will replace 35 diesel-powered buses in the upcoming year. Prince Edward island will now have 47 electric school buses in its fleet...
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...
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 and Lifelong Learning that you intend to...
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...
As of July 1, 2021, the PEI School Food Program has transitioned to a new non-profit organization- PEI School Food Program Inc. Information about the program can be found at www.peischoolfood.ca or by contacting 902-380-FOOD (3663) or info@peischoolfood....
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...
The PEI Heritage Fair program is a student-centered, inquiry-based learning opportunity that allows grades five to nine students to explore a Prince Edward Island or Canadian history topic of interest. Through guided inquiry-based learning, students...
The Public Schools Branch and La Commission scolaire de langue française (CSLF) operate 62 public schools offering kindergarten to Grade 12. Thirty (30) 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...
Most Island schools are ready to safely reopen and welcome students back tomorrow, Monday October 3.
Officials have been actively working to assess schools as power is restored. All Island schools will open on Monday, except for the following:
Donagh...
English Schools
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...
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...