Homeschool laws in Canada
How to homeschool in Manitoba
Submit a Student Notification Form for each child to the Homeschooling Office every school year, with a program outline for language arts, math, science and social studies.
What to file
Submit a Student Notification Form for each child to the Homeschooling Office every school year, with a program outline for language arts, math, science and social studies.
When
The notification form is open July 1 to September 1.
Education plan
Yes: the program outline in the notification form.
Reports and evaluation
Two progress reports a year: January (due January 31) and June (due June 30). Grades on the June report are optional.
Funding
None stated.
Good to know: Forms are filed online at forms.gov.mb.ca/homeschool-forms. Note any changes to your program in the progress reports.
Keep records from day one
Even where reports are not required, a simple record of days, books and work samples answers any question later and helps if your child returns to school.
Questions parents ask
Is homeschooling legal in Manitoba?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in every Canadian province and territory. In Manitoba: Submit a Student Notification Form for each child to the Homeschooling Office every school year, with a program outline for language arts, math, science and social studies.
When do I register to homeschool in Manitoba?
The notification form is open July 1 to September 1.
Do I need to report progress in Manitoba?
Two progress reports a year: January (due January 31) and June (due June 30). Grades on the June report are optional.
Official sources
A plain-English summary checked November 2026, not legal advice. Rules and forms change, so confirm with the official source before you file.