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Apply for the Playground Equipment Fund

The Playground Equipment Fund provides funding to support home and school and parent organizations fundraising for outdoor playground equipment and auxiliary gym equipment at schools within the Commission scolaire de langue française (CSLF) or Public...

Education Partnerships

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. Students...

Electric School Buses

As part of the province’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions, approximately one-third of the public school bus fleet in Prince Edward Island has transitioned to electric. Prince Edward Island has 107 electric school buses from Lion Electric, a...

Find After-School Care

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...

French Education

There are five French education programs available in Prince Edward Island: French First language Core French Early French Immersion Mid French Immersion Late French Immersion French First Language Under Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights...

Get Engaged in Your Child's Education

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...

Home Education

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...

PEI School Food Program

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...

PowerSchool Cybersecurity Event

The Government of Prince Edward Island is informing students, parents, guardians, teachers, and school administration that some of their personal information may have been part of PowerSchool’s recent North American cybersecurity incident. What...

Private Schools

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...

Programs of Study

Prince Edward Island curriculum documents outline what is taught at each grade level and what students are expected to learn. Provinces work together to keep core subjects like math, language arts, and science consistent across Canada and reflective...

Provincial Heritage Fair

The 2026 PEI Provincial Heritage Fair took place on April 30, 2026 at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown. The heritage fair showcased 176 heritage-themed projects on a variety of Canadian/PEI history topics as well as nine workshops for students...

Public Schools

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. Public Schools Branch School Grades Program Alberton Elementary K...

Register Your Child For School

To register your child for school, contact the school in your zone directly. Students who were born outside of Canada or speak a language other than English or French at home must register at the EAL/FAL Reception Centre. School registration is an...

Requirements for High School Graduation

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...

Safety a priority as children return to learning

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...

School Attendance

Every day counts. Every student matters. Regular attendance helps students build friendships, stay connected to learning, and develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed. We understand that families may face challenges that affect attendance...

School Bus Routes

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 Bus planner You must fill in in your student's information to find the bus...

School Calendars

Professional Learning Days The school calendar below outlines the number of school days and instructional days each month. It identifies days there are no student classes due to parent-teacher interviews, professional learning days, administrative...

School infrastructure renewal

The Province is investing in building new schools, expanding schools in communities that are experiencing unprecedented growth in student population and renovating schools to enhance learning environments. Partnerships with the Province, school...

School Sport

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...
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