EQAO

Frequently Asked Questions

The EQAO is the provincial Education Quality and Accountability Office, an independent government body that develops and oversees standardized tests for students in grades 3,6, 9 and 10. In this section, you can find information and research about the purpose and value of this testing, and tips for parents on the testing process.

  1. What is the EQAO and why are students tested?

  2. Can my son be exempted from the EQAO testing? I feel the test is causing him much anxiety. What options do I have?

  3. Do French Immersion students write EQAO tests?

  4. Do students with special needs write EQAO tests?

  5. Do English Language Learners write the EQAO tests?

  6. When do students get their EQAO test results?

  7. How are EQAO test results used?

  8. How can I help my child prepare for an EQAO test?

  9. Do the results of EQAO tests count on my child’s report cards?