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K to 6 curriculum renewal

Subject areas

Overview of what students learn in each grade and subject.

K to 6 Curriculum Renewal Timeline: 2022 to 2024

  • Release 3 new curriculums

    Release final K to 6 English language arts and literature, mathematics and physical education and wellness.

    April 2022
  • Release 3 updated curriculums

    Updated draft K to 6 science, French immersion language arts and literature, and French first language and literature finalized and released.

    May 2022
  • Implement 3 new curriculums by grades

    New K to 3 mathematics and English language arts and literature, and K to 6 physical education and wellness implemented across province.

    September 2022
  • Pilot 3 updated curriculums

    Updated draft K to 6 science, French immersion language arts and literature, and French first language and literature piloted in classrooms.

    During 2022-23 school year
  • Release 4 new curriculums

    New K to 6 science, French immersion language arts and literature, French first language and literature, and fine arts curriculums finalized and released.

    Spring 2023
  • Implement 6 new curriculums by grades

    New grades 4 to 6 mathematics and English language arts and literature, and K to 3 fine arts, science, French first language and literature, and French immersion language arts and literature are expected to be implemented across province.

    During 2023-24 school year
  • Implement 5 new curriculums by grades

    New K to 6 social studies and grades 4 to 6 fine arts, science, French first language and literature, and French immersion language arts and literature are expected to be implemented across province.

    September 2024

Subject areas

The K to 6 curriculum outlines what students will learn in each subject and grade.

Students will gain specific knowledge and foundational skills that will prepare them for the future.

English language arts and literature
Highlights of the new elementary language arts curriculum (April 2022).
Fine arts
Highlights of the draft elementary fine arts curriculum (Dec 2021).
French first language and literature
Highlights of the updated draft elementary French first language and literature curriculum (May 2022).
French immersion language arts and literature
Highlights of the updated draft elementary French immersion curriculum (May 2022).
Mathematics
Highlights of the new elementary mathematics curriculum (April 2022).
Physical education and wellness
Highlights of the new elementary physical education and wellness curriculum (April 2022).
Science
Highlights of the updated draft elementary science curriculum (May 2022).
Social studies
Highlights of the draft social studies design blueprint (Dec 2021).

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Stay informed about K to 6 renewal and feedback opportunities.

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