Homeschooling in Manitoba
Legal with straightforward notification and reporting to Manitoba Education's Homeschooling Office.
Homeschooling is legal in Manitoba under The Public Schools Act (CCSM c. P250). Parents must notify the Minister of Education annually and submit progress reports twice yearly. Compulsory school age is 6 to 18 effective September 2025.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
annual
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Notification via online Student Notification Form, available July 1, due September 1 annually, one per child.[2]
- Provide name, birth date, default school/division, and education program outline with notification.[3]
- Periodic progress reports due January 31 and June 30 using official online forms.[2][3]
- No requirement to follow Manitoba curriculum or submit standardized tests.[1][2]
- Parents notify Manitoba Education's Homeschooling Office directly, not school divisions.[3]
- Part-time enrollment in public/independent schools possible if school agrees.[1]
- Compulsory age 6-18 since September 2025; notification for homeschool by September in year child turns 6.[2]
Legal Framework
The Public Schools Act, CCSM c. P250, and the Home Schooling Regulation (Manitoba Regulation), administered by the Home Schooling Office of Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning. Parents/guardians must notify the Minister of their intention to home school. New homeschoolers must notify within 30 days of beginning the program; continuing families must notify by September 1 of each school year. A comprehensive education plan must be filed, and parents must submit two annual progress reports (January and June). Compulsory school age was raised from 7-18 to 6-18 effective September 2025 by recent legislative amendment ('Preparing Students for Success' framework). Responsible authority: Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning.
Filing Requirements
What to file
Student Notification Form
When
2026-09-01
Where
Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning, Homeschooling Office
How to submit
Online portal or mail to Homeschooling Office
What to include
- • Child's name, gender, date of birth; name of school or school division child would otherwise attend; outline of education program and grade level
Notification available July 1 each year. For families starting mid-year, notification due within 30 days of establishing homeschool. Compliant notification automatically authorizes legal commencement; no waiting period or approval letter required.
How to Get Started
- 1
Obtain Student Notification Form from Manitoba Education Homeschooling Office (available July 1)
- 2
Complete form with child's details, default school/division, and education program outline
- 3
Submit online or by mail by September 1 (or within 30 days if starting mid-year)
- 4
Receive homeschooling family number from Homeschooling Office
- 5
Begin instruction; no approval letter or waiting period required
- 6
Submit progress reports by January 31 and June 30 each year using official forms
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Minimal regulatory oversight and maximum educational autonomy
- ✓No curriculum or testing requirements; fully customizable learning
- ✓Straightforward notification process with no approval gatekeeping
- ✓Legal certainty under Public Schools Act section 262(b)
- ✓Flexible scheduling for family circumstances, travel, or specialized needs
Cons
- •Parents solely responsible for curriculum design and instruction quality
- •No automatic access to public school services, facilities, or specialized support
- •Twice-yearly progress reporting required; records must demonstrate equivalence
- •Potential social isolation without intentional community engagement
- •Parents must self-fund all educational materials and resources
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · MB homeschool law guide