Schools in PEI
In light of the school closures, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning is providing ongoing learning opportunities for students while at home. We recommend home learning that focuses on three key areas; health and well-being, literacy and...
The Family of Schools District Advisory Councils (D.A.C.s) are mandated to help shape an education system that is focused on and meets the needs of learners, by advising the minister on education matters.
District Advisory Councils Role
advise the...
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 and Lifelong Learning that you intend to...
For the duration of school closures, students and families will have access to online and offline home learning materials. We recommend home learning focus on three key areas; health and well-being, literacy and numeracy.
Teachers will connect...
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 ...
You may be awarded up to $2000 to study French at a post-secondary school in Canada, including the French Education Bachelor Program at UPEI. Applications for the Heritage Canada Official Languages Study Fellowship are accepted until mid May.
Am I...
PEI Affiliated Schools are inspected and certified by the Government of PEI through the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning.
Students registered in a PEI Affiliated Program receive instruction in English by PEI Certified Teachers and follow...
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...
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 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...
The Welcome Back to School Plan supports the safe return of all kindergarten to grade 12 students and staff to school in September 2020. The ideal environment for teaching and learning is the classroom because students can meet face-to-face with their...
Parent FAQs
We know that parents and guardians will still have questions about their children’s education this fall. The Welcome Back to School Plan is a guide to help ensure the health and safety of students, staff and communities.
The Department and...