About the Ministry

The Ministry of Education administers the system of publicly funded elementary and secondary school education in Ontario, in accordance with the directions set by the provincial government.

The Minister of Education, through the ministry:

• Issues curricula
• Sets requirements for student diplomas and certificates
• Provides funding to school boards for academic instruction and for building and maintaining schools. For 2005-06, the government’s total investment in education is $17.2 billion.

The minister may also set policy for student assessment, which is then carried out by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).

The Ministry's 2006-2007 Accessibility Plan is available for viewing.