Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

Students are assessed by their classroom teachers on a regular basis, but in grades 3, 6, 9 and 10, they are also assessed through standardized tests administered by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). This section provides information, parent tips, research, news and opinions about standardized testing.

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. When do students get their EQAO test results?