Events from September 18, 2025 – October 6, 2025 – Page 4 – Education and Child Care Events from September 18, 2025 – October 6, 2025 – Page 4 – Education and Child Care

Independent School Inspection Templates (MI) – Brick and Mortar Schools

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

Stand-Alone Program Reviews (PR)

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

Confirm School Demographic and Safe School Coordinator Contact Information

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

November Graduation Assessment Registrations – Opening Date

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.

First TRAX Data Submission for the 2025-26 School Year – Opening Date

Beginning October 1, TRAX data submissions will be available via the School Secure Web (SSW) for the 2025-26 school year. Schools are encouraged to submit TRAX data files monthly to keep student transcripts up to date. Most B.C. post-secondary institutions, Alberta colleges and universities, and the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre receive transcript updates electronically throughout … Continued

Request for Special Format for January Assessments

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 - A Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. Instructions 1. Read Chapter 2: B.C. Graduation Program Handbook of Procedures (PDF) for information on the adjudication process. 2. Complete … Continued

Request for French Language Literacy Assessment Accommodations – January

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

Independent School Inspection Templates (EEC) – Online Learning (POLS-I) Schools

Online Learning (POLS-I) 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 October 6, … Continued