Registered Homeschooling
As part of BC’s diverse education framework, Section 12 of the School Act permits families to educate their children at home without the involvement of a teacher. This option is known as registered homeschooling. Registered students are not supervised by a teacher and are not required to follow BC curriculum. Many families choose registered homeschooling as the best way to educate their children as it offers autonomy and flexibility, but requires a high level of parent involvement and commitment. We provide the option for BC families to register their children as registered homeschoolers at Pathways Academy.
There are no tuition fees when registering as homeschoolers with Pathways Academy. The registered option does not provide you with the guidance of a teacher or funding for resources.
How to Register
- Download the Registration Form
- Submit the completed form and required documents listed on the form by September 15.
Will my child graduate with a Dogwood Diploma?
If a student continues as a registered homeschooler for Grades 10-12, and does not enroll and complete the required courses for graduation, they are not eligible to receive a BC Dogwood Diploma.
A student may register as a homeschooler for Grades K-9, and then:
- switch to enrolled for Grades 10-12 to achieve their Dogwood Diploma.
- take online learning courses offered by a public or independent online learning school such as Pathways Academy, while remaining registered as a homeschooler, and achieve credits towards their Dogwood Diploma.
Families choosing to remain as registered homeschoolers in the secondary years should be aware of the long-term implications, especially for post-secondary pathways, and plan accordingly if their child may later seek a Dogwood or equivalent credentials.