The Government of New Brunswick oversees all levels of education in the province: elementary, secondary, and post-secondary.
As Canada’s only officially bilingual province, New Brunswick takes pride in offering education through 2 distinct sectors: Anglophone and Francophone. In each system, the language of instruction reflects the official language of the community it serves. Schools communicate in the language of instruction for their respective system.
New Brunswick has 4 Anglophone school districts and 3 Francophone school districts that manage public schools from kindergarten to grade 12 (K–12). The school year runs from September to June.
Education is mandatory for children from the ages of 5 to 18, or until they earn their high school diploma. (Note that public education is available only until the age of 21.)
For more information about K–12 education in New Brunswick, visit the following web page:
To enroll a child or school, contact your local school district.
Anglophone education in New Brunswick
A series of video has been developed to provide information to parents looking to enroll their children in the Anglophone school system. To learn more, visit the following web page:
Francophone education in New Brunswick
This initiative provides information to parents who wish to enroll their children in the Francophone school system. For more information, visit the following website:
Vaccination
To attend public school, your child must have proof of vaccination against several diseases. They may also be screened at age 3 by a public health nurse. Contact your regional health authority to get started.
School closures
Schools are closed on public holidays and on days with severe weather. In winter, schools may be closed for several days due to snowstorms. These unscheduled closures are called “snow days”. The decision to close schools is made in the morning before classes begin and is announced on local radio stations or on the school website.
There are many English- and French-speaking post-secondary institutions in New Brunswick. Students can choose from a variety of universities, community colleges, and vocational training institutions that combine academic excellence with practical experience.
Post-secondary education in New Brunswick isn’t free. You are responsible for paying tuition and all other associated fees.
For more information about post-secondary education in New Brunswick, visit the following web page:
StudyNB
StudyNb brings together post-secondary education institutions in New Brunswick. Designed for students who wish to pursue post-secondary education in the province, this initiative provides essential resources to support students at every stage of their educational journey. To learn more, visit the following website:
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