Schools at a glance
Government funded schools for children
- English public schools (with French immersion option)
- French First Language schools (if your child has rights to first-language French education)
- First Nation School Board schools
- Catholic schools
- Online school
- Home education
Private schools are also an option.
Age groups
- Kindergarten to Grade 6 – Elementary School
- Grades 7 to 9 – Junior High School
- Grades 10 to 12 – Senior High School
Grade groupings within schools vary from community to community.
Special Education Support
The Yukon continues with a Curriculum redesign and review to create a more Inclusive program for all students and address the learning needs of all students.
Ease your transition from another province or school board by having the right documentation on hand.
- Have professional assessments/diagnoses documentation ready
- Include information on how the diagnosis directly affects your child’s learning
- Provide your child’s existing Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individual Program Plan (IPP), or Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
- Share past report cards and samples of school work
See the School Transition Portfolio in the MFS Education Resource Guide for more helpful information.
High School Graduation Requirements
Secondary School in the Yukon includes grade 10, 11 and 12, made up of a selection of credit courses, of which at least 4 credits must have an Indigenous focus. Students must write a Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment and Grades 10 and 12 Literacy Assessments in order to graduate.
Read about the high school graduation requirements in Yukon depending on your pathway.
Virtual Learning Supports
Families registered with Aurora Virtual School can access the Learning Commons.
Discover more learning supports in the MFS Education Resource Guide.
