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.
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
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
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
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 EDUC.IndependentSchoolsOffice@gov.bc.ca by October 6, … Continued
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
Online Learning (POLS-I) 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 October … Continued
Online Learning (POLS-I) 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 EDUC.IndependentSchoolsOffice@gov.bc.ca by October 6, … Continued
Form 1701 collects the following information about individual students as of Sept 29, 2025: Name, birth date, gender, grade level and postal code Language programs enrolment Indigenous Education program enrolment Career program enrolment Special Needs category enrolment Number of courses for all students in the secondary grades including adults. This information is critical for determining … Continued
On or before October 15 of each year, an employer is required under the Teachers Act to submit to the Director of Certification information that identifies the certificate holders who were employed by the employer from July 1 in the previous year to June 30. This will allow prospective future employers who are considering hiring a certificate … Continued
The registration window for schools to register students for the November 2025 Graduation Assessments session closes October 23, 2025. Instructions 1. Review the November 2025 Graduation Assessment Registration instructions. 2. See the 2025/26 Graduation Assessment Schedule for important notes and reminders. 3. Contact student.certification@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
