The BC School Act requires homeschooling parents in BC to provide an “educational program” that fulfills the mission statement of the Ministry of Education: “to enable all learners to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy, democratic and pluralistic society and prosperous and sustainable economy”. That requirement leaves a fair latitude for parents in deciding what their children should learn.

There is an expectation among many parents that students who learn at home should accomplish the same learning outcomes expected of students in the public system or on a DL program. However, so long as parents are fulfilling the mandate described above they have the freedom to choose methods of instruction and curriculum resources that best suit their family's needs. There is abundant homeschool literature available for parents who are seeking guidelines to implement a homeschooling program. TLA can also provide guidance and support - please call and talk to any of our staff.