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Homeschooling in Canada

>> Homeschooling is a legally recognized and increasingly popular choice among Christian families in Canada. Whether you live in British Columbia, Ontario, Newfoundland, or anywhere in between, this guide will help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a home educator.

A Flexible, Christian-Worldview Homeschooling Option for Canadian Families

SchoolhouseTeachers.com offers Christian families across Canada a flexible, customizable, and Christ-centered platform to educate their children at home. With hundreds of parent-led, self-paced courses—plus lesson planning tools and recordkeeping features—families can build a personalized homeschooling experience grounded in Biblical values and adaptable to their provincial requirements.

The Growth of Homeschooling in Canada

Home education is steadily increasing in Canada. According to the Canadian Centre for Home Education (CCHE), the percentage of homeschooled students has risen from less than 2% in the early 2000s to nearly 4% by 2024—effectively doubling over two decades. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this growth, interest in homeschooling has remained strong. Growth has been especially pronounced in western provinces like British Columbia and Alberta.

(Source: CCHE – The State of the Homeschool Movement in Canada 2019–2024)

Families cite a range of reasons for choosing to homeschool, including academic flexibility, the ability to tailor learning through parent-led customization, the desire for faith-based instruction, and concerns about school culture. Many also find that homeschooling allows them to better support children with special needs or mental health challenges. Christian homeschoolers in particular value the opportunity to integrate Scriptural principles into every subject and to shape their children’s education according to their family’s values.

Historical Context and Provincial Requirements

In Canada, the right to homeschool is grounded in constitutional protections for parental authority and religious freedom. Homeschooling became more formally recognized in the 1980s and 1990s as provincial ministries of education developed guidelines and policies. Today, all provinces and territories permit home education, with varying degrees of regulation. Support organizations like HSLDA Canada and The Canadian Homeschooler have played an important role in providing legal guidance and resources to families across the country.

Most provinces require some form of annual notification, and some also request a learning plan or progress reports. A few offer optional government-funded programs or support services, while curriculum decisions are typically left up to parents. For province-specific requirements, we recommend visiting HSLDA Canada or exploring The Canadian Schoolhouse’s Provincial and Territorial Homeschooling Resources page for links to local support groups and legal guidance.

Support and Resources

Connecting with local and national homeschooling groups can provide invaluable support:

• HSLDA Canada: Offers legal protection, guidance, and resources tailored to provincial laws.
• The Canadian Homeschooler: A comprehensive hub with legal information, curriculum reviews, and directories of support groups across Canada.
• Provincial Associations: Most provinces have their own home educators’ associations or support groups. Search for one in your region to connect with local events, conferences, and community support.
• The Canadian Schoolhouse – A rich collection of homeschool content created specifically for Canadian families. Includes lessons, articles, and a History Buff section with Canada-focused studies. (Tip: use the “Search TCS” feature and enter history to explore.) Select Support from the main menu to find support groups across Canada and the U.S. via an interactive map.

Curriculum and Educational Resources

While Canadian homeschoolers have the flexibility to choose curricula that best fit their children’s needs, it’s essential to ensure that the chosen materials meet provincial standards, especially if re-entry into the public system is anticipated.

• Schoolio: Offers Canadian curriculum-aligned resources.
• SchoolhouseTeachers.com: Provides a Christian curriculum library for PreK–Grade 12.
• The Learning House: Has a variety of educational materials suitable for Canadian homeschoolers.

SchoolhouseTeachers.com: A Complete Christian Home Education Solution

One Platform—Every Grade, Every Subject

• Hundreds of PreK–12 (equivalent to Junior Kindergarten through high school in Canada) online courses
• Bible-integrated instruction
• No per-child fees
• Family membership includes all content

Planning and Documentation Tools

• Education Plan Builder
• Letter of Intent Template
• Portfolio Management System
• Schoolhouse Gradebook & transcript templates
• Applecore Record Keeping
• Transcript Generator (Annual & Lifetime only)

Additional Benefits

• World Book Online access ($250/year value!) – Included with your membership, this premium encyclopedia offers thousands of encyclopedia articles, timelines, and multimedia resources.
• 25,000+ family-friendly streaming videos for education and fun
• Encouragement from the home education community

A Note on Canadian History and Geography

While SchoolhouseTeachers.com offers a robust selection of core academic courses—including language arts, math, science, and Bible—our Canada-specific content is limited. Our primary Canadian resource is Everyday Explorers: Canada, a geography series that introduces each province and territory through engaging activities and regional highlights.

Many Canadian families use SchoolhouseTeachers.com for their core curriculum and supplement with local resources or the included World Book Online access for Canadian history, geography, and civics. For additional Canada-focused studies—including history articles and themed lessons—we also recommend exploring our sister site, The Canadian Schoolhouse (tip: use the “Search TCS” tool and enter “history” to explore Canadian studies).

Special Lifetime Membership Offer for Canadian Families

Join SchoolhouseTeachers.com with a Lifetime Membership and gain permanent access to every course, tool, and support resource for one flat fee—no renewal required.

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SchoolhouseTeachers.com is here to walk with you as you educate your children at home in Canada. Discover a flexible, Christian platform built for today’s home-educating families.

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Blessings,

The SchoolhouseTeachers.com Team

Get Everything You Need—Join Today!

By becoming a SchoolhouseTeachers.com member, you’ll gain access to:

✔ THE EDUCATION PLAN BUILDER: Create and download a structured home education plan.
✔ THE LETTER OF INTENT TO HOMESCHOOL TEMPLATE: Draft and download a formal home education notice.
✔ THE FULL CURRICULUM LIBRARY: Choose from 100s of courses for all subjects, PreK–12 (equivalent to Junior Kindergarten through high school in Canada).
✔ APPLECORE RECORD KEEPING: Track assessments, grades, and progress in one place.
✔ TRANSCRIPT TOOLS: (Annual & Lifetime Members): Generate transcripts to document coursework for college or career.

Join today and homeschool with confidence!