Education, Citizenship and Youth
Distance Learning
Independent Study Option
General Policies
Admission/Registration
- Students registering for Independent Study Option courses receive course materials, evaluation, and the granting of credits.
Non-attending Registration Period
- Students have 12 months from the date of registration to complete a courses.
- Registration is ongoing throughout the year.
- Students who have not completed their course of study within the 12-month period will be withdrawn from the course.
Attending Students Registration Period
- Option A
Students have 12 months from the date of registration to complete a course.
Students can register at any time with school authorization. - Option B
Register by October 17, 2008 to receive a credit by January 2009 (see below) - Option C
Register by March 6, 2009 to receive a credit by June 2009 and Graduation (see below) - Option D
July and August registration require school authorization (see below)
- Registration and payment must be received by the ISO office on or before October 17, 2008 if one wishes to receive credit for a course(s) by January 2009 (first semester)
- Registration and payment must be received by the ISO office on or before March 6, 2009 if one wishes to receive credit for a course(s) by June 2009 (second semester and graduation).
- Students registering to take a course during July and August are required to have the school complete section B of the registration form.
- Students who have not completed their course of study within the 12 month period will be withdrawn from the course.
Eligibility for the Independent Study Option
Students attending school who wish to take courses by Independent Study must ensure that the registration form is:
- Signed by the school principal/facilitator to indicate school approval
- Signed by a parent or guardian if the student is under the age of 18
Students not attending school who are of compulsory school age (7 to 15 years) must ensure that their registration form is signed by a parent or guardian. They are also required to officially register an educational plan with the:
Provincial Home Schooling Office
Independent Education Unit
Education Administration Services Branch
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
507-1181 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB, R3G 0T3
Telephone: 204-328-5408, Toll Free: 1-866-550-4818
Fax: 204-328-5404
Email: homeschooling@gov.mb.ca
Students not attending school who are 16 years of age and older may take Independent Study courses to attain a Manitoba credit for Grades 9 to 12 courses. A parent or guardian must sign the registration form if the student is under 18 years.
Course Fee Exemptions
Course fee exemptions may apply in the following situations:
- Students of compulsory school age (7 to 15 years) not attending school because they live in a remote area and the school is inaccessible are not required to pay for courses.
- Students of compulsory school age (7 to 15 years) not attending school because of medical reasons may apply to the ISO Consultant for a tuition fee exemption.
- Students under the age of 18 who live in an institution (e.g., youth centre, rehabilitation hospital, etc.) are not required to pay for courses.
Continuing Schooling Outside the Province
Students leaving Manitoba who wish to continue their schooling may apply to the Independent Study Option. Students will be required to pay non-resident tuition fees.
The ISO will send materials, postage-paid, to students in Canada only. International students should provide the ISO with a name and address of an individual in Canada to whom the materials can be sent and who will in turn forward the materials to the student.
Tax Receipts
Independent Study Option courses from Grade 7 to Grade 12 are not tax deductible, so tax receipts will not be issued.
