Provincial and demonstration schools

Separate and detailed guidance for the reopening of these schools will be developed and shared with parents and students. The updated guidance will be provided to staff, students and parents/guardians for the 2021-22 school year.

Private schools

Private schools are not required to follow requirements in this document that apply only to school boards, such as requirements relating to in-person instruction time, remote learning, and secondary school timetabling. All protective strategies must be followed. In addition, private schools are encouraged to develop their own school reopening plans and to work with their local public health unit in doing so.

First Nations schools

First Nations schools could consider adopting the guidance in this return to school direction and are encouraged to work with their public health unit.

The rules outlined in this document do not apply to First Nation or federally operated schools.