Core Business Areas

Public Schools

The ministry provides operating funding to school boards and others to support the K-12 public school system. School boards are responsible for and will be held accountable to improve student achievement and publicly report results. The ministry also provides capital funding for public schools.

Independent Schools

The ministry provides operating funding to approximately 345 independent schools as outlined in the Independent School Act. Approximately 10.5 per cent of the K-12 population is currently enrolled in independent schools.

Debt Service and Amortization

The ministry provides funding to public schools to finance capital projects including upgrades, renovations, expansions, new facilities and buses. This area includes servicing debt and amortizing the school board assets acquired with that debt.

Management Services

Management Services provides corporate support services to operating programs including financial, budget, human resources, information management, administrative services, freedom of information and privacy services, and general services assistance for the ministries of Education, Advanced Education and Skills, Development and Labour.

Executive and Support Services

The ministry provides leadership and develops policy and legislation, oversees system governance, sets results-based standards and accountability frameworks, monitors performance and reports results. This area includes the Minister's Office and Ministry Program Management.