Schools at a glance
Provincially funded schools for children
- English public schools (with French immersion option)
- Francophone public schools (if your child has rights to first-language French education)
- Online school
- Home education
Indigenous and private schools are also options.
Age groups
- Kindergarten to Grade 3 – Primary Program
- Grades 4 to 6 – Elementary Program
- Grades 7 to 9 – Intermediate Program
- Grades 10 to 12 – High School Program
Grade groupings within schools vary from community to community.
Special Education Support
When parents register their child(ren) who has learning exceptionalities they should share all relevant documentation with school staff to assist in the implementation of a leaning plan within the province’s Inclusive Learning model. In Newfoundland, the development of an IEP may not be required for students receiving accommodations only. Those accommodations will however be documented in the student’s Cumulative File.
Ease your transition from another province or school board by having the right documentation on hand.
- Have professional assessments/diagnoses documentation ready
- Include information on how the diagnosis directly affects your child’s learning
- Provide your child’s existing Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individual Program Plan (IPP), or Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
- Share past report cards and samples of school work
See the School Transition Portfolio in the MFS Education Resource Guide for more helpful information.
High School Graduation Requirements
Secondary School in Newfoundland includes grade 10, 11 and 12, made up of 36 credit courses. Students are required to write “Public Exams” as part of the evaluation for a variety of Grade 12 courses.
Read about the high school graduation requirements in Newfoundland depending on your pathway.
Virtual Learning Supports
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District has curated links to programs and resources for learning activities.
Discover more learning supports in the MFS Education Resource Guide.
