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Homeschool Requirements by State & Country
Ontario, Canada homeschool laws at a glance.
Always verify with current law. This information is summarized from
HSLDA,
HSLDA Canada,
and government education ministries as of 2026. Homeschool laws change — confirm requirements with your local education authority before making decisions.
Annual written Letter of Intent to the local school board; the board acknowledges in writing
Annual Assessment
No mandatory assessment or reporting. The board accepts the notification as evidence of satisfactory instruction; investigation only on reasonable grounds.
Minimum Instruction
Not specified
Teacher Qualifications
None required
PPM 131 is policy guidance to boards, not law. The only statutory hook is the "satisfactory instruction at home" exemption in s. 21(2)(a) of the Education Act.
Required Subjects
Ontario, Canada does not mandate specific subjects for homeschooling.
Law Reference
Education Act, RSO 1990, c. E.2, s. 21(2)(a); PPM 131