The updated Notice of Intention is released each April for the upcoming school year and must be submitted prior to September 1st. Once the NOI has been submitted, the ministry will arrange to visit the school within the first month of operations to validate that ministry requirements have been met. During the validation visit, the ministry inspector will confirm that the school has at a minimum the following characteristics of a private school, as listed on the NOI:.
Control of quality of instruction and evaluation of student achievement. A school must also meet zoning, fire, health, and building code requirements in force in the municipality. A successful validation visit leads to the school receiving a BSID number and being listed on the ministry database of registered independent schools. Inspections are made on the standard of instruction and evaluation and the keeping of student records, all in accordance with the Ministry of Education Ontario Curriculum and applicable policies.
Schools are not inspected on items such as premises, health and safety practices or matters relating to staffing. Independent secondary schools are authorized to grant credits only after a ministry inspection.
For details and pre-inspection and inspection guidelines and resources, visit the ministry website. OFIS Members have access to further resources that support new schools during their development, as well as special member rates for professional development courses. Private schools General information about private elementary and secondary schools in Ontario. Notice of intention to operate a private school Resources to help private school administrators complete a notice of intention NOI to operate.
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Private Schools Policies and Procedures Manual This manual provides private school owners, principals and teachers with information regarding the policies, procedures and legislative requirements of the Ministry of Education with respect to the operation of private schools in Ontario.
