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Nova Scotia homeschool checklist

Notice and filing

  • Notification: Yes, annual
  • What to file: Home Schooling Education Form
  • When: 2026-09-20
  • Where: Regional Education Services, P.O. Box 578, Halifax, NS B3J 2S7
  • How to submit: Mail or online submission through Department of Education website
  • What to include
  • Child's name and age, proof of age if not previously registered in Nova Scotia public school or homeschooling, outline of proposed home education program, previous grade level or program level if applicable

Subjects and hours

  • Instruction: Parent-directed. Parents select curriculum resources, teaching methods, and instructional approach. Nova Scotia provincial curriculum serves as reference for grade-level expectations but is not mandatory.

Records to keep

  • Records: Parents maintain records of educational activities and child progress to support annual report submission. Records should demonstrate reasonable educational progress aligned with grade-level expectations.

Testing and assessment

  • Testing: Not required. No mandatory standardized testing or formal assessments. Progress is documented through annual June report reflecting child's achievement in manner consistent with program type.
  • Assessment: Parent-conducted evaluation documented in annual June progress report. Report can use department form or parent-created format. Examples include subject-by-subject progress descriptions with grades (numerical or letter) or narrative paragraphs per subject.

Deadlines

  • Annual Registration Deadline: 2026-09-20
  • Annual Progress Report Deadline: 2026-06-30

Contacts and official sources