Provincial funding for private schools

Independent schools are categorized into four groups. Schools that fall into Group one or two have met certain criteria for facilities and curriculum that qualify them for provincial funding. Group one schools receive 50 per cent of per-pupil operating costs of the local public school district, and Group two schools receive 35 per cent. Visit the provincial website

Alberta

Accredited independent schools that meet standards of curriculum, instruction hours, evaluation processes and employ certified teachers, are eligible for funding equal to 60 per cent of he per-pupil amount paid to public schools. In 2009, the Government of Alberta designated $167.6 million in operating support to accredited private schools. Visit the provincial website

Saskatchewan

As of the 2011-12 school year, Saskatchewan will provide partial funding for private schools. Independent schools that meet certain criteria, such as following provincial curriculum and policies, employing only certified teachers, and taking part in student assessments and inspections may be entitled to half of the per-student average provincial funding. Visit the provincial website

Manitoba

Independent schools that meet provincial curriculum standards and hire certified teachers are eligible for about 65 per cent of the per-pupil amount paid to local public schools. Non-funded independent schools are eligible to receive a $60 textbook grant once a year per student. Visit the provincial website

Quebec

Certified private schools that meet the standards of the provincial system are eligible for about 60 per cent of the per-pupil amount paid to public schools. In 2008-2009, the Government of Quebec supplied around $427 million to private schools in the province. Visit the provincial website [PDF].