Manitoba Department of Education

High quality programs at every level make Manitoba an excellent choice for education and training. From Kindergarten to Doctorate/PhD, Manitoba’s education system offers a wide range of academic, training and language courses to the over 260,000 students currently in the Manitoba education system.

Manitoba schools teach students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 (Senior 4). High Schools (Secondary) prepare students aged 14 to 19 (Grades 9 to 12/Senior 1 to 4) for post-secondary education and training or employment after graduation.

Public schools are funded and offer high quality courses developed by the Manitoba Government. Independent or private schools receive public and private funds and teach courses approved by the government.

Education is a provincial government responsibility in Canada. In Manitoba, education is governed principally by The Public Schools Act and The Education Administration Act as well as regulations made under both Acts. Rights and responsibilities of the Minister of Education and the rights and responsibilities of school boards, principals, teachers, parents and students are set out in the legislation.

Public Schools

Public schools operate directly under the Minister of Education. These schools are governed by locally elected school division/district boards. Public schools are funded by a combination of direct provincial funding and special taxation levies. All Canadian citizens and landed immigrants residing with a parent or legal guardian in Manitoba have the right to attend public schools subject to provincial regulations.

Right to Attend

Children who are six years of age or older on December 31 in a given year have the right to attend school from the beginning of the fall term of that calendar year until they receive a graduation diploma, or until the last school day of June in the calendar year in which they become 21 years of age.\

 Compulsory School Age

Children are required to attend school from the time they reach compulsory school age (7 years of age or will be reaching 7 years of age by December 31 in a given calendar year) until they attain the age of 18. Every parent or legal guardian of a child of compulsory school age is responsible for sending his/her child to school.

Schools of Choice

With the provisions of the Schools of Choice initiative, students may apply for admission to any public school in the province, generally without cost. There are certain responsibilities and obligations that parents and students must meet. Acceptance at these schools is based upon the availability of space, program suitability, notification dates, and transportation; and, in some cases, transfer fees.

Independent Schools

The operation of independent schools varies. Some schools are affiliated with a specific religious or denominational group. They have their own governing bodies or boards. Independent schools are eligible for provincial funding if they implement the Manitoba curriculum and meet a number of additional requirements. Non-funded independent schools may not follow provincial curricula but must deliver a standard of education to that provided in a public school. A student who wishes to enter a private school must meet the admission requirements and pay the admission fee set by the specific institution. Only funded independent schools are authorized to issue Senior Years course credits recognized by Manitoba Education. For more information visit: Independent Schools.

for more information, please contact: 

Manitoba Department of Education

Website: www.edu.gov.mb.ca

Phone: 204-945-3744 or 1-866-MANITOBA (1-866-626-4862)

Winnipeg Public Schools

Public schools operate directly under the Minister of Education. These schools are governed by locally elected school division/district boards. Public schools are funded by a combination of direct provincial funding and special taxation levies. All Canadian citizens and landed immigrants residing with a parent or legal guardian in Manitoba have the right to attend public schools subject to provincial regulations.

The City of Winnipeg is managed by six school divisions/districts: 

•  Winnipeg School Division
  
•  St. James-Assiniboia
•  Louis Riel
•  Pembina Trails
•  River East Transcona 
• Seven Oaks

Manitoba Education has an online School Finder. It may be used to look up your school division by name or by using a map, and get contact, calendar and other information.

Registration

Registration is done at your local school. Please contact the office before you arrive to allow staff to prepare for your visit and confirm that you have all the necessary documentation.

 The Winnipeg school division’s contacts are:

Winnipeg School Division

1577 Wall Street East 

Website
Winnipeg, MB R3E 2S5 

Phone: 204-775-0231

The Winnipeg School Division is the largest of six public school divisions in Winnipeg, serving 78 schools and over 33,000 students and their families in the North, South, Central and Inner City districts.

St. James-Assiniboia School Division

2574 Portage Avenue 

Website 
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0H8

Phone: 204-888-7951

The St. James-Assiniboia School Division is a progressive school division located on the Assiniboine River in west Winnipeg. Their 26 schools, including one in the community of Headingley, represent the interests of children from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Louis Riel School Division

900 St. Mary’s Road 

Website 
Winnipeg, MB R2M 3R3 

Phone: 204-257-7827

The Louis Riel School Division amalgamated the legacy St. Boniface and St. Vital School Divisions. The historical figure from which the Division draws its name grounds the Division in Manitoba's tradition, culture, and history; however, and in keeping with this visionary figure, they strive for progress and innovation.

Their 40 schools serve a student population of over 14,000.

Pembina Trails School Division

181 Henlow Bay

 Website 
Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1M7 

Phone: 204-488-1757

The Pembina Trails School Division is a vibrant, urban school division located in the southwest area of the City of Winnipeg. The Division serves the communities of Charleswood, Tuxedo, Linden Woods, Whyte Ridge, Waverley Heights, Fort Garry, Linden Ridge, Fairfield Park, Richmond West, Bridgewater Forest, Bridgewater Lakes, South Pointe and Fort Richmond and a student population of approximately 13,500 within 33 schools.

River East Transcona School Division

589 Roch Street 

Website 
Winnipeg, MB R2K 2P7 

Phone: 204-667-7130

River East Transcona School Division is the second largest school division in Winnipeg, with 42 schools in the east and northeast areas of the city, serving about 16,500 students. 

Seven Oaks School Division

830 Powers Street 

Website: www.7oaks.org
Winnipeg, MB R2V 4E7 

Phone: 204-586-8061

The Seven Oaks School Division serves a community of over 10,500 students in Winnipeg's diverse and culturally rich area of north Winnipeg. Seven Oaks’ 23 schools are organized as Early Years, Middle Years, Kindergarten to Grade 8 and Senior Years schools.