Distributed Learning vs. Homeschooling
The differences between Distributed Learning (DL) and Homeschooling programs are as follows:
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Distributed Learning Students |
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Homeschooled Children |
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are enrolled in a public or independent school distributed learning program where the majority of the learning takes place at a distance
- DL program is the responsibility of the public or independent school
- DL program is directed and supervised by a British Columbia-certified teacher (parents may assist in facilitating the learning process, but are not the teachers)
- DL program must meet provincial standards as outlined in the School Act or Independent School Act
- must receive on-going regular assessments, report cards, provincial letter grades and a permanent student record, as would a student in a neighbourhood school
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are registered as homeschooled children in a school within the school district where they reside, a francophone, or independent school
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School districts receive the same annual per-pupil funding for students enrolled in a distributed learning program as they do for students enrolled in a school;
Independent schools receive either 50% (Group 1) or 35% (Group 2) of the per pupil public school distributed learning rate.
Public schools must offer a strictly secular program as per the School Act.
Independent school distributed learning may incorporate faith-based curriculum as provided for in the Independent School Act. |
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A registering school district receives $250 per child and an independent school receives $175.
These funds are provided for administering the registration process and offering educational resources and assessment instruments to parents.
Homeschooled children may write Grade 12 provincial examinations at their registering school and receive a Ministry examination (not course) mark. |
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All public distributed learning programs in British Columbia must be able to demonstrate compliance with the Public School Distance Education Policy. All independent school distributed learning programs must meet the Independent School Distributed Learning Standards.
More information may be obtained from:
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Public School Distributed Learning
Tim Winkelmans
Distributed Learning Unit
Information Department
250 356-7039 |
Homeschooling & Independent
School Distributed Learning
Lynette Jones
Independent Schools
Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools
250 387-0963 |
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