PagineManitoba Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests (K–12)
Manitoba’s curriculum frameworks follow the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol in mathematics. A refined Grade 9–12 English Language Arts curriculum (English Program) is being implemented, with the Grade 12 ELA test updated to match from 2026–27.
- 13 grades
- 300 practice tests
- 3 provincial assessments
Choose a grade
Provincial assessments
| Assessment | Grades | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 Assessment (and Grade 4 French Immersion) | Grade 3 | Reading and numeracy | Early in the school year (fall) | Reported to parents; not a test mark. |
| Middle Years Assessment (Grades 7 and 8) | Grade 7, Grade 8 | Grade 7 numeracy; Grade 8 reading comprehension and expository writing | Classroom-based, reported in winter | Reported to parents; not a test mark. |
| Grade 12 Provincial Tests | Grade 12 | ELA 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S, Essential Mathematics 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S | End of each semester (January and June) | 20% of the final course mark (per Manitoba Education). |
Nationally, a sample of Grade 8 students also writes the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP).
How school is organized
Kindergarten, Grades 1–8 and Grades 9–12 (Senior 1–4). High-school courses use codes like 40S (Grade 12, specialized) and 30F (Grade 11, foundation).
Graduation: The Manitoba high school diploma requires 30 credits, including Grade 12 English and mathematics credits.
Curriculum strands we practise
🔢 Mathematics: Number · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space (Measurement, Geometry) · Statistics & Probability
📖 English Language Arts: Reading and viewing · Writing and representing · Speaking and listening · Language conventions
🔬 Science: Life science · Physical science · Earth and space science · Science inquiry and STSE
🌎 Social Studies: Citizenship and identity · Time, continuity and change · The land: places and people · Power, authority and decision making · Economics and resources · Global connections
Official curriculum: Manitoba curriculum frameworks. Pagine describes the curriculum in its own words; official documents are provincial copyright.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Manitoba use?
Manitoba’s curriculum frameworks follow the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol in mathematics. A refined Grade 9–12 English Language Arts curriculum (English Program) is being implemented, with the Grade 12 ELA test updated to match from 2026–27.
How are grades organized in Manitoba?
Kindergarten, Grades 1–8 and Grades 9–12 (Senior 1–4). High-school courses use codes like 40S (Grade 12, specialized) and 30F (Grade 11, foundation).
What are the graduation requirements?
The Manitoba high school diploma requires 30 credits, including Grade 12 English and mathematics credits.
Which provincial tests do students write in Manitoba?
Grade 3 Assessment (and Grade 4 French Immersion) (Grade 3); Middle Years Assessment (Grades 7 and 8) (Grade 7, Grade 8); Grade 12 Provincial Tests (Grade 12).