As part of the K–12 Literacy Supports Initiative, Group 1 and 2 independent schools received ministry funding in April 2025 to support professional learning. If the funds are not utilized for professional learning before the end of the school year (June 2025), these funds can be carried over to future years. Independent schools have been encouraged … Continued
All independent schools are required to login into the Educational Data Exchange (EDX) - Update School Information to input/update Principal and Safe School Coordinator contact information by September 15 annually … Continued
Schools undergoing Stand-alone Program Reviews in the 2025-26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing External Evaluation in the 2025-26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing Monitoring Inspections in the 2025-26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing External Evaluation in the 2025–26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the Independent schools inspection documents web page for links to required templates and appendices. 2. Submit the completed template and corresponding documents to independentschoolinspections@gov.bc.ca by September … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing Monitoring Inspections in the 2025–26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the Independent schools inspection documents web page for links to required templates and appendices. 2. Submit the completed template and corresponding documents to independentschoolinspections@gov.bc.ca by September … Continued
Schools undergoing Stand-alone Program Reviews in the 2025–26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the Independent schools inspection documents page for links to required templates and appendices. 2. Submit the completed template and corresponding documents to independentschoolinspections@gov.bc.ca by September 18, 2025. Please email … Continued
Special Assessments (Braille or Large Print) are provided to students who meet the criteria for designation as a student with a Visual Impairment as outlined in the Inclusive Education Services … Continued
Accommodations are provided to students who meet the criteria for designation as a student who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing as outlined in the Inclusive Education Services - A Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, or who require extra time to complete the oral component as indicated in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) and … Continued
All independent schools are required to login into the Educational Data Exchange (EDX) – Update School Information to input/update Principal and Safe School Coordinator contact information by September 29 annually and to input/update any changes throughout the school year. Safe School Coordinator information may be updated by selecting New Contact/School Contact Type/Safe School Coordinator. Note: The Safe … Continued
The window for schools to register students for the November 2025 Graduation Assessments session opens October 1, 2025. Instructions 1. See the November 2025 Graduation Assessment Registrations document for instructions on how to register students for this session. Contact student.certification@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
