PagineOntario Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests (K–12)
Ontario’s curriculum is set by the Ministry of Education and published on the Curriculum and Resources website. Recent updates include a revised Mathematics curriculum for Grades 1–8 (2020) with coding and financial literacy, a de-streamed Grade 9 (MTH1W, SNC1W, ENL1W, CGC1W), a revised Language curriculum for Grades 1–8 (2023) with systematic phonics, and a 2022 Science and Technology curriculum built around STEM skills.
- 13 grades
- 300 practice tests
- 4 provincial assessments
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Provincial assessments
| Assessment | Grades | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQAO Primary Division Assessment (Grade 3) | Grade 3 | Reading, writing and mathematics | Spring, online | Does not count toward report card marks. |
| EQAO Junior Division Assessment (Grade 6) | Grade 6 | Reading, writing and mathematics | Spring, online | Does not count toward report card marks. |
| EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics | Grade 9 | Mathematics (MTH1W) | Online, near the end of the course (2025–26 windows: Jan 7–30 and May 28–June 24) | Counts toward the final MTH1W mark; the percentage is set by school boards, so check with your school. |
| Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) | Grade 10 | Reading and writing (Grade 9 expectations) | Grade 10, online, fall and spring sessions | A graduation requirement (pass/not yet), not a course mark. |
Nationally, a sample of Grade 8 students also writes the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP).
How school is organized
Kindergarten (two years: Junior and Senior), Grades 1–8 (elementary), Grades 9–12 (secondary). Secondary courses have codes such as MPM2D (Grade 10 math, academic) and ENG4U (Grade 12 university-preparation English).
Graduation: The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requires 30 credits, 40 hours of community involvement, the literacy requirement (OSSLT or OSSLC) and, for students who started Grade 9 in 2024 or later, a Grade 9 or 10 Technological Education credit.
Curriculum strands we practise
🔢 Mathematics: Number · Algebra (including coding) · Data · Spatial Sense · Financial Literacy · Social-Emotional Learning skills in math
📖 Language: Literacy connections and applications · Foundations of language · Comprehension: understanding and responding to texts · Composition: expressing ideas and creating texts
🔬 Science and Technology: STEM skills and connections · Life Systems · Matter and Energy · Structures and Mechanisms · Earth and Space Systems
🌎 Social Studies: Heritage and Identity · People and Environments · History (Grades 7–8) · Geography (Grades 7–8) · Citizenship education framework
Official curriculum: Ontario Curriculum and Resources. Pagine describes the curriculum in its own words; official documents are provincial copyright.
Other provinces and territories
Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Ontario use?
Ontario’s curriculum is set by the Ministry of Education and published on the Curriculum and Resources website. Recent updates include a revised Mathematics curriculum for Grades 1–8 (2020) with coding and financial literacy, a de-streamed Grade 9 (MTH1W, SNC1W, ENL1W, CGC1W), a revised Language curriculum for Grades 1–8 (2023) with systematic phonics, and a 2022 Science and Technology curriculum built around STEM skills.
How are grades organized in Ontario?
Kindergarten (two years: Junior and Senior), Grades 1–8 (elementary), Grades 9–12 (secondary). Secondary courses have codes such as MPM2D (Grade 10 math, academic) and ENG4U (Grade 12 university-preparation English).
What are the graduation requirements?
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requires 30 credits, 40 hours of community involvement, the literacy requirement (OSSLT or OSSLC) and, for students who started Grade 9 in 2024 or later, a Grade 9 or 10 Technological Education credit.
Which provincial tests do students write in Ontario?
EQAO Primary Division Assessment (Grade 3) (Grade 3); EQAO Junior Division Assessment (Grade 6) (Grade 6); EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics (Grade 9); Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) (Grade 10).