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Ontario provincial exams, 2026–27
5 provincial assessments in Grades 3, 6 and 9.
2 graduation assessments in Grade 10, needed to graduate.
Dates and details can change. We do our best to keep this page up to date, but check the official sources before relying on it.
- Exams this year
- 7
- Grades
- 3, 6, 9 and 10
- Count toward a mark or graduation
- 3
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November 2026
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
4Tue
- EQAO Junior Division Assessment: Reading, Writing and Mathematicsuntil June 8 · Language sessions A–D and mathematics stages 1–4 · 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
- EQAO Primary Division Assessment: Reading, Writing and Mathematicsuntil June 8 · Language sessions A–D and mathematics stages 1–4 · 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
- Junior Division Assessment, French-language schools: Reading, Writing and Mathematicsuntil June 8 · Lecture et écriture (séances A–D) et mathématiques (étapes 1–4) · 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
- Primary Division Assessment, French-language schools: Reading, Writing and Mathematicsuntil June 8 · Lecture et écriture (séances A–D) et mathématiques (étapes 1–4) · 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
June 2027
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- EQAO Junior Division Assessment: Reading, Writing and Mathematicsuntil June 8 · Language sessions A–D and mathematics stages 1–4 · 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
- EQAO Primary Division Assessment: Reading, Writing and Mathematicsuntil June 8 · Language sessions A–D and mathematics stages 1–4 · 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
- Junior Division Assessment, French-language schools: Reading, Writing and Mathematicsuntil June 8 · Lecture et écriture (séances A–D) et mathématiques (étapes 1–4) · 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
- Primary Division Assessment, French-language schools: Reading, Writing and Mathematicsuntil June 8 · Lecture et écriture (séances A–D) et mathématiques (étapes 1–4) · 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
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How students did last year
Grades 3 and 62025–26
Out of the students who took part, the share who met the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4).
| Grades 3 and 6 | Reading | Writing | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3, English-language schools | 75% | 67% | 65% |
| Grade 3, French-language schools | 73% | 69% | 75% |
| Grade 6, English-language schools | 86% | 85% | 52% |
| Grade 6, French-language schools | 89% | 79% | 64% |
From EQAO, Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2025–2026 School Year (Grades 3, 6 and 9, the OSSLT and the TPCL) (eqao.com), read on October 27, 2026.
Grade 9 mathematics2025–26
Out of the students who took part, the share who met the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4).
| Grade 9 mathematics | Met the standard |
|---|---|
| English-language schools | 59% |
| French-language schools | 66% |
From EQAO, Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2025–2026 School Year (Grades 3, 6 and 9, the OSSLT and the TPCL) (eqao.com), read on October 27, 2026.
The literacy tests2025–26
The share who were successful: students writing it for the first time, and students writing it again.
| The literacy tests | First time | Writing again |
|---|---|---|
| OSSLT, English-language schools | 86% | 49% |
| TPCL, French-language schools | 94% | 69% |
From EQAO, Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2025–2026 School Year (Grades 3, 6 and 9, the OSSLT and the TPCL) (eqao.com), read on October 27, 2026.
After the exams
Grade 9 math
- Results
Your teacher gives you your Individual Student Report after the assessment sessions.
- Marks
It counts as the written final exam for your Grade 9 math course (MTH1W).
- If you miss it
Ask your school when a missed session can be made up.
From EQAO, Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics (eqao.com) and Ontario, Growing Success: Updated EQAO Grade 9 mathematics assessment (September 2026) (ontario.ca), read on October 27, 2026.
Grades 3 and 6
- Results
Your child’s Individual Student Report comes from the school by the end of September 2027.
- Marks
The results aren’t part of report card marks. EQAO says no preparation is needed beyond regular classwork.
- If you miss it
The last two days of the window are kept for students who missed their sessions. Some students are exempted if they meet EQAO’s criteria; the principal can say who.
From EQAO, Primary Division (Grade 3) (eqao.com) and EQAO, Navigating EQAO Assessments: A Friendly Guide for Parents and Guardians (eqao.com), read on October 27, 2026.
OSSLT and TPCL
- Results
Your school gives you your Individual Student Report:
- Fall 2026by January 31, 2027
- Spring 2027by May 31, 2027
- Writing it again
If you aren’t successful, you write it again at the next sitting. After two tries with at least one not successful, you can take the literacy course (OSSLC) instead, and your principal can allow it sooner. Some school boards also hold adjudication panels at the end of the year. Once you’ve passed, you don’t write it again.
- If you miss it
The last two days of each window are kept for students who missed their session. Your principal, with you and your parents, can put the test off to the next school year (for illness or an injury, or for English language learners and students with an IEP who aren’t ready). A student whose IEP says they aren’t working toward the diploma can be exempted.
From EQAO, Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (eqao.com) and Ontario Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Policy and Program Requirements, §6.1.3 (ontario.ca), read on October 27, 2026.
Questions about Ontario’s exams
Does Ontario have provincial exams?
Yes: 7 in 2026–27. 5 provincial assessments and 2 graduation assessments, in grades 3, 6, 9 and 10.
When are Ontario’s provincial exams in 2026–27?
In November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027 and June 2027. The busiest month is May 2027, with 4 exams.
Which Ontario exams count toward a final mark or graduation?
1 provincial assessment (20% of the final mark) and 2 graduation assessments (needed to graduate).
When do Ontario’s exam results come out?
OSSLT and TPCL: or before January 31, 2027 and or before May 31, 2027.
Other provinces
- British Columbia8 examsNext: January 11, 2027+ Yukon and Northwest Territories
- Alberta25 examsNext: January 14, 2027+ Nunavut
- Quebec17 examsNext: November 26, 2026
- Manitoba6 examsNext: January 12, 2027
- Saskatchewan3 examsNext: May 3, 2027
- Nova Scotia9 examsNext: January 26, 2027
- New Brunswick25 examsNext: November 16, 2026
- Newfoundland & Labrador10 examsNext: January 25, 2027
- Prince Edward Island6 examsNext: January 18, 2027
Practise for Ontario’s exams
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