The school calendar forms for the 2025/26 submission cycle are now ready.
There are two school calendar forms: the School Calendar Form – General and the School Calendar Form – Online Learning. In accordance with the School Act, boards must make their proposed calendars public by February 28, 2025, and submit their calendars to the ministry by March 31, 2025.
You can access the school calendar forms and instructions on how to complete them via the web-based portal, where school district staff are also able to upload their completed school calendar forms to the ministry.
To ensure your school district meets the March 31, 2025, submission deadline, please share this information with school district staff, including your district’s calendar coordinator.
As outlined in the School Calendar Regulation, boards are required to offer the following hours of instruction in the 2025-26 and subsequent school years: 853 hours for Kindergarten, 878 hours for Grades 1 to 7, and 952 hours for Grades 8 to 12. For your reference, the School Calendar Regulation is available on the BC Laws website.
For any questions about the school calendar submission process, please contact Tracie Carlson, Legislative Coordinator, at the Governance and Legislation Branch at (250) 387-8037 or educ.schoolcalendars@gov.bc.ca.