
When inspecting for compliance under the Education Act and for curriculum, assessment and evaluation practices, we do not inspect or approve items such as the condition of premises, health and safety practices or matters related to staffing. The purpose of the inspection is to determine if the standard of instruction in courses that are being offered as counting towards the OSSD comply with provincial requirements. We inspect all private secondary schools who are seeking or who have been approved to grant course credits towards to the OSSD, per regulations set out in Section 16(7) of the Education Act. These schools are not subject to provincial inspection and are not required to follow the official Ontario curriculum, although they must still offer instruction in any of the subjects in the elementary or secondary courses of study. Non-inspected private schools include all private elementary schools as well as any private secondary schools that do not offer OSSD credit courses. There are two types of private schools operating in Ontario: Private schools operate independently and this listing does not mean that Ontario endorses any school. It includes general information about each school, such as religious affiliation and if the school offers credits toward the OSSD. Private schools that are currently operatingĪ list of all private elementary and secondary schools currently operating in Ontario is available online through the Ontario Open Data catalogue. Ontario has the sole authority to determine the courses of study that a student must complete to obtain the OSSD. a central office for the maintenance of student records.a common procedure for reporting to parents.a common school-wide assessment and evaluation policy.control of content of the program or course of study.control of quality of instruction and evaluation of student achievement.We require that a private school have the following: inspects private secondary schools seeking the authority to grant credits in courses leading to the OSSD.collects a notice of intention to operate for all private schools annually.ensures that a list of private schools is available online.


have liability insurance with respect to accidents involving students?.publish the number of years it has been in operation?.have a policy regarding access to the student's records, such as the Ontario Student Transcript ( OST) or Ontario Student Record ( OSR)?.have a procedure for resolving complaints by parents and students?.enter into contracts with parents regarding fees, refunds and other policies?.publish Ontario Secondary School Literacy test ( OSSLT) results?.employ teachers who are members of the Ontario College of Teachers?.
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conduct criminal reference checks on staff?.Questions to ask before enrolling in private schoolsīefore entering into a contract with a private school, parents, guardians and students should ask these questions. Certified teachers are listed on the college’s public register at Ontario College of Teachers website. Principals and teachers in private schools are not required to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. Information on a particular school's educational program, business practices and other policies should be obtained from the school directly, prior to registration.

The Ministry of Education does not regulate, licence, accredit or otherwise oversee the operation of private schools. Parents, guardians and students must do their research before registering for private schools. While all private schools in Ontario must meet the same general requirements, there are additional requirements for private schools seeking the authority to grant credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma ( OSSD). on any school day for five or more pupils who are of or over compulsory school age in any of the subjects of the elementary or secondary school courses of study and that is not a school as defined in this section”. Under subsection 1(1) of the Education Act, a private schools is defined as “an institution at which instruction is provided at any time between the hours of 9 a.m. Private schools do not receive any funding or other financial support from the ministry. In Ontario, private schools operate as businesses or non-profit organizations independently of the Ministry of Education and in accordance with the requirements set by the Education Act.
