Non-Funded Independent Schools

Definitions

In Manitoba, there are two kinds of independent schools: Funded Independent Schools and Non-Funded Independent Schools. Funded Independent Schools implement provincially mandated curriculum, hire Manitoba certified teachers, and meet other provincial requirements. Non-Funded Independent Schools are not required to meet these conditions.

Reference to Non-Funded Independent Schools in The Public Schools Act

262 (b) The field representative certifies that in his opinion the child is currently receiving a standard of education at home or elsewhere equivalent to that provided in a public school.

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Common Curricula in Non-Funded Independent Schools

1. Church of God in Christ
   The Church of God in Christ is a Christian Anabaptist group. A national curriculum committee prepares a document which sets out every aspect of the school's operation. This document sets forth a timetable and series of books in each subject area. It also includes notes to teachers on how to teach the proposed materials in every grade and for each subject. Each Church of God in Christ School chooses from the books and materials proposed in the national curriculum document.
   
   
2. Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.)
   Accelerated Christian Education publishes mastery-based and modular Christian curriculum. The curricula are self-directed with twelve levels that correspond approximately to the grades in public schools. Students work through the booklets with the help of guiding adults who have been trained to implement the curricula. Originally developed in the United States, some of the curricula have been adapted to include Canadian content. The A.C.E. distribution centre for Canada, School of Tomorrow, is located in Portage la Prairie. French translations are in the process of being developed and are currently available up to Grade 3.
   
   
3. Christian Light
   Christian Light curricula are produced in Virginia for Mennonite Christian schools. These curricula are modular and are presented in twelve levels which correspond roughly to public school grades. There are five main subjects at the lower levels: Bible, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Elective courses are available for students in Levels 9 to 12. Schools may complement Christian Light curricula with books and programs from other publishers.
   
   
4. Other Publishers
   Other curricular materials being used by Non-Funded Independent Schools include A Beka, Saxon, Pathways, Rod and Staff, Montessori, and Manitoba provincial curricula.

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Non-Funded Independent Schools of Manitoba

Airport Colony School Box 967 Portage la Prairie MB R1N 3C4 Phone: (204) 274-2412 Grades: K-12	Austin Mennonite School Box 267 Austin MB R0H 0C0 Phone: (204) 637-2008 Grades: 1-12
Border View Christian Day School Box 11 Stuartburn MB R0A 2B0 Phone: (204) 427-2932 Grades: 1-10	Casa Montessori and Orff School 1055 Wilkes Avenue Winnipeg MB R3P 2L7 Phone: (204) 487-6167 Fax: (204) 487-2944 Grades: 1-3
Christ Full of Gospel Academy Box 107 Plum Coulee MB R0G 1R0 Phone: (204) 829-3506 Fax: (204) 829-7937 Grades: K-12	Christian Faith Academy Box 459 Pine Falls MB R0E 1M0 Phone: (204) 367-2056 Fax: (204) 367-2056 Grades: 1-12
Church of God Sunrise Academy Box 3368 Steinbach MB R5G 1P9 Phone: (204) 434-6643 Fax: (204) 326-6681 Grades: K-9	Countryview School Box 3910 Steinbach MB R5G 1P9 Phone: (204) 326-1481 Fax: (204) 326-1481 Grades: 1-9
Edrans Christian School Box 1, RR 1 Austin MB R0H 0C0 Phone: (204) 466-2865 Fax: (204) 466-2994 Grades: K-12	Grace Valley Mennonite Academy Box 839 Winkler MB R6W 4A9 Phone: (204) 829-3301 Fax: (204) 829-3038 Grades: K-12
Greenland School R.R.#1, Box 224 Ste. Anne MB R5H 1R1 Phone: (204) 355-4922 Fax: (204) 355-9280 Grades: 1-9	Hodgson Christian Academy Box 220 Hodgson MB R0C 1N0 Phone: (204) 372-8483 Grades: 1-12
Horndean Christian Day School Box 79 Horndean MB R0G 0Z0 Phone: (204) 829-3354 Grades: 1-10	Hosanna Christian School 129 Dagmar Street Winnipeg MB R3A 0Z3 Phone: (204) 299-2410 Grades: 1-6
Interlake Mennonite Fellowship School Box 388 Arborg MB R0C 0A0 Phone: (204) 364-2328 Grades: 1-12	Lake Center Mennonite Fellowship School Box 838 Arborg MB R0C 0A0 Phone: (204) 364-2201 Grades 1-9
Lighthouse Christian Academy Box 1360 Portage la Prairie MB R1N 3N9 Phone: (204) 428-5332 Fax: (204) 428-5386 Grades K-12	Living Hope School Box 2158 Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 966-3274 Fax: (204) 966-3570 Grades: 3-12
Mennonite Christian Academy Box 149 Grunthal MB R0A 0R0 Phone: (204) 434-9315 Grades: K-12	Milltown Academy Box 250 Elie MB R0H 0H0 Phone: (204) 353-4111 Fax: (204) 353-2224 Grades: K-12
Morweena Christian School Box 1030 Arborg MB R0C 0A0 Phone: (204) 364-2466 Fax: (204) 364-3117 Grades: K-4	New Hope Christian School Box 120 Kleefeld MB R0A 0V0 Phone: (204) 377-4204 Grades: 1-12
Parkland Christian School Box 480 Roblin MB R0L 1P0 Phone: (204) 937-2870 Fax: (204) 937-2870 Grades: 1-9	Pine Creek School Box 74 Austin MB R0H 0C0 Phone: (204) 385-3025 Grades: K-10
Pine River Country School Box 242 Pine River MB R0L 1M0 Phone: (204) 263-2617 Grades: K-9	Poplar Grove School Box 70 Grandview MB R0L 0Y0 Phone: (204) 546-2691 Fax (204) 546-2691 Grades: 1-9
Poplar Point Colony School Box 910 Portage la Prairie MB R1N 3C4 Phone: (204) 267-7134, ext. 2030 Fax (204) 267-2444 Grades: K-12	Prairie Mennonite School Box 53 Plum Coulee MB R0G 1R0 Phone: (204) 829-3336 Grades: 1-11
Prairie View Amish School General Delivery Gladstone MB R0G 0TO Grades: 1-9	Prairie View School Box 117 Rosenort MB R0G 1R0 Phone: (204) 746-8837 Fax: (204) 746-8517 Grades: 1-9
Riverdale School R.R.#1 Kenville MB R0L 0Z0 Phone: (204) 539-2660 Grades: 1-9	Riverside School Box 136 Elma MB R0E 0Z0 Phone: (204) 348-2686 Fax: (204) 348-7181 Grades: 1-9
Rock Lake School Box 69 Cartwright MB R0K 0L0 Phone: (204) 529-2349 Fax: (204) 529-2184 Grades: 1-9	Shady Oak Christian School Box 14 Birnie MB R0J 0J0 Phone: (204) 966-3477 Fax: (204) 966-3479 Grades: 1-9
Solid Rock Ministries Christian School 124 4th Ave. N.E. Portage La Prairie MB R1N 0E9 Phone: (204) 239-6785 Fax: (204) 239-6785 Grades: 1-10	Stony Creek School Box 5 Sinclair MB R0M 2A0 Phone: (204) 662-4409 Fax: (204) 662-4539 Grades: 1-9
Sunflower Valley Christian School Box 2484 Altona MB R0G 0B0 Phone: (204) 324-1564 Grades: 1-9	Twelve Tribes School 89 East Gate Winnipeg MB R3C 2C2 Phone: (204) 779-1118 Grades: 1-10
Twin Rivers Country School Box 113 Elma MB R0E 0Z0 Phone: (204) 426-5611 Fax: (204) 348-2968 Grades: 1-9	Valley Mennonite Academy Box 139, Grp. 7 R.R.#1 Winkler MB R6W 4A1 Phone: (204) 325-8172 Fax: (204) 331-3199 Grades: K-12
VFCC School Box 3160 Steinbach MB R5G 1P5 Phone: (204) 320-2716 Fax: (204) 320-2716 Grades: 1-3	Wild Rose School Box 167 Kleefeld MB R0A 0V0 Phone: (204) 377-4778 Fax: (204) 377-4778 Grades: 1-8
Willow Grove School Box 59 Beausejour MB R0E 0C0 Phone: (204) 268-4035 Fax: (204) 268-9452 Grades: 1-9	Winnipeg Montessori School Inc. 1525 Willson Place Winnipeg MB R3T 4H1 Phone: (204) 452-3315 Fax: (204) 452-3315 Grades: N-K

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Commonly Asked Question and Answers

What is the role of Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth in Non-Funded Independent Schools?

Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth monitors and supports Non-Funded Independent Schools to determine that children enrolled in these schools receive an education which is equivalent to that provided in a public school.

What are the main differences between a Funded Independent School and a Non-Funded Independent School?

A Funded Independent School must hire Manitoba certified teachers, implement the provincially mandated curriculum, and meet other provincial requirements. A Non-Funded Independent School is not required to meet these conditions.

What financial support is available for Non-Funded Independent Schools?

Non-Funded Independent Schools may request a $60 per student Curricular Materials Grant. These funds are available as a credit to be redeemed from the Manitoba Textbook Bureau. The school is not limited to the materials listed in the Manitoba Textbook Bureau catalogue but can order books and materials of their choice through the Manitoba Textbook Bureau.

How does a group start a Non-Funded Independent School?

A group begins the process of becoming a Non-Funded Independent School by indicating its intention to Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth. The space chosen for the Non-Funded Independent School must be suitable for teaching and learning, convenient, sound, well lit, and has passed a building and fire inspection. The Non-Funded Independent School must be able to demonstrate concrete plans to deliver an education which is at least equivalent to that of a public school. Non-Funded Independent Schools are visited annually and must complete and return any forms required by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth.

What is the role of the Liaisons for Non-Funded Independent Schools?

The Liaisons for Non-Funded Independent Schools determine that students in Non-Funded Schools receive an education which is equivalent to that of a public school. They provide support for administrators, may assist teachers to find books and materials which enhance the quality of education for the students, and may meet with Board members on request.

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Non-Funded Independent Schools Provincial Support Contacts

John Shaw Western and North-Western Manitoba Liaison Box 250 Rivers MB R0K 1X0 Telephone: (204) 328-5408 Toll-Free: 1 866 550-4818 Fax: (204) 328-5404 Email: homeschooling@gov.mb.ca	Debra Parker Eastern Manitoba Liaison 507-1181 Portage Avenue Winnipeg MB R3G 0T3 Telephone: (204) 945-0961 Toll-Free: 1 800 282-8069 ext. 0961 Fax: (204) 948-2154  Email: homeschooling@gov.mb.ca
Ken Horton Central and South Central Manitoba Liaison 507-1181 Portage Avenue Winnipeg MB R3G 0T3 Telephone: (204) 945-6523 Toll-Free: 1 800 282-8069 ext. 6523 Fax: (204) 948-2154  Email: homeschooling@gov.mb.ca
Other Contacts
Manitoba Text Book Bureau Box 910, 130-1st Avenue West Souris MB R0K 2C0 Telephone: (204) 483-5040 Toll-Free: 1 866 771 6822 Fax: (204) 483-5041 Website: http://www.mtbb.mb.ca/	Alberta Learning Resource Centre - Grade 1-7 curriculum based courses Product and ordering information is available at: Website: http://www.lrc.education.gov.ab.ca Ordering: www.lrc.education.gov.ab.ca/pro/gen/ Email: lrccustserv@gov.ab.ca Phone: (780) 427-5775 (selection Option 1) Distance Learning Unit Independent Study Option (ISO) - Grade 8-12 curriculum based courses 555 Main Street Winkler MB R6W 1C4 Telephone: (204) 325-1700 Toll-Free: 1 800 465-9915 Fax: (204) 325-1719 Email: distance.learning@gov.mb.ca Website: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/dl/iso/index.html
French Support Services Direction des ressources éducatives françaises Éducation, Citoyenneté et Jeunesse Manitoba 200, avenue de la Cathédrale, local 0140 Winnipeg (MB) R2H OH7 Tél. : 204 945-1342/8594 Téléc. : 204 945-0092 Courriel : dref@gov.mb.ca Site web : http://dref.mb.ca	Instructional Resources Unit Library Main Floor - 1181 Portage Avenue Winnipeg MB R3G 0T3 Telephone: (204) 945-7830 Toll Free: 1 800-282-8069 ext. 7830 Fax: (204) 945-8756 Website: http://libinfo.merlin.mb.ca

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