PaginePrince Edward Island Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests (K–12)
Prince Edward Island follows Atlantic Canada curriculum frameworks with provincial adaptations. It runs common provincial assessments in literacy and mathematics at key transition points.
- 13 grades
- 295 practice tests
- 1 provincial assessment
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Provincial assessments
| Assessment | Grades | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provincial Common Assessments | Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 9 | Grade 3 and 6 literacy and mathematics; Grade 9 mathematics | End of the school year (May–June) | Reported to families; the program has been under review, so confirm current grades with your school. |
Nationally, a sample of Grade 8 students also writes the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP).
How school is organized
Kindergarten, Grades 1–6, 7–9 (intermediate) and 10–12 (senior high). Courses use codes like MAT621B.
Graduation: The PEI High School Graduation Certificate requires 20 credits including English and mathematics.
Curriculum strands we practise
🔢 Mathematics: Number · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space · Statistics & Probability
📖 English Language Arts: Reading and viewing · Writing and representing · Speaking and listening
🔬 Science: Life science · Physical science · Earth and space science · STSE (science, technology, society and environment)
🌎 Social Studies: Citizenship, power and governance · Individuals, societies and economic decisions · Interdependence · People, place and environment · Time, continuity and change
Official curriculum: PEI curriculum (Atlantic frameworks). Pagine describes the curriculum in its own words; official documents are provincial copyright.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Prince Edward Island use?
Prince Edward Island follows Atlantic Canada curriculum frameworks with provincial adaptations. It runs common provincial assessments in literacy and mathematics at key transition points.
How are grades organized in Prince Edward Island?
Kindergarten, Grades 1–6, 7–9 (intermediate) and 10–12 (senior high). Courses use codes like MAT621B.
What are the graduation requirements?
The PEI High School Graduation Certificate requires 20 credits including English and mathematics.
Which provincial tests do students write in Prince Edward Island?
Provincial Common Assessments (Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 9).