If you read my post How does the Grading System work?, you already know that Ontario uses the EQAO assessments (Education Quality and Accountability Office). This organization oversees standardized testing at different stages of a student’s education: On December 3, 2025, the results for the 2024–2025 school year were finally released (after a few months … Read more
🎓 Canada is globally recognized for the quality of its education, from elementary and secondary schools to post-secondary studies. Students from all over the world choose to study in Canada for its academic excellence, internationally recognized degrees, and, above all, because it offers a safe and accessible path to residency or a work permit. However, … Read more
(For the English version click here) 🎓Canadá es reconocido mundialmente por la calidad de su educación, tanto en las escuelas primarias y secundarias y aún más, en la educación superior. Estudiantes de todo el mundo eligen estudiar en Canadá por su excelencia académica, el reconocimiento internacional de sus títulos y, sobre todo, porque ofrece un … Read more
One of the things I admire most about Canada’s school system is that every child has the right to an education❣. This includes children with special needs or conditions, whether related to communication, physical or developmental challenges, or medical limitations that affect their participation in school activities. 📌What should you do if your child has … Read more
A day like today, a few years ago, my kids started school here in Canada🍁. Just days after arriving, we walked straight to the school we had researched (thankfully it was right around the corner) and registered them. The registration process was super easy… I’ll tell you more about it in my post “Ready, Set, … Read more
Moving to High School is a big step for young people. It truly feels like entering a whole new universe! The transition from elementary school, already made more challenging by the onset of adolescence, often brings a big wave of anxiety, excitement, and emotions that can be tough to manage.🤯 📌High school is a different … Read more
It’s really important to understand the grading system right from the start📌. Once your child reaches high school, their average grades will have a direct impact on their future career plans and admission to post-secondary education, whether that’s college, university, or a skilled trade program. In Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK), teachers use … Read more
What to bring? Since children have two short recesses and one lunch break, make sure to pack a lunchbox with everything they’ll need for the day: 👉 Snacks, lunch, a drink, and a water bottle. 📌One more thing to remember — and it’s a big one: allergies and dietary restrictions are taken very seriously in … Read more
Whether your child is starting Junior Kindergarten (JK) or entering another grade because you’ve just arrived in Canada, here’s something to keep in mind: their first day at a new school is a big deal — and one they’ll remember for years to come! Moving to a new country already brings a huge shift, and … Read more
Let me tell you — I come from a country where the start of the school year means a serious financial hit. 💸Public schools weren’t the best option for my family, so we had to enroll our children in private schools. The costs were (and still are) very high — tuition, school supplies, books, uniforms… … Read more