Parent News

All parents ought to be able to freely, and without financial penalty, choose the type of education that conforms to the beliefs and traditions of the home. All children are important to the future of Ontario and deserve the support of their government as they acquire an education that prepares them for responsible citizenship.

Parents are the people best-qualified people to choose the school that is best for their children. Only some of those choices are honoured by the provincial government through taxation. Any parents not choosing publicly funded schools are left to raise tuition money on their own in addition to paying taxes to systems they don't use.

*Parents have the primary responsibility for directing the education of their children

*Government should protect the public interest by establishing educational standards for literacy, numeracy and civic-mindedness

*Democracy blooms throught educational diversity and choice

*It is in the best interest of society for government to provides equal and fair treatment for all students receiving an education that meets the standards for realizing the public good


Provincial Election News For Parents

A provincial election is slated for October 6 2011 - watch here for important information and updates for parents with children in school!






Contact Info

Ontario Federation of Independent Schools
PO Box 24037 Pinebush RPO
Cambridge, ON N1R 8E6
519.249.1665 - home office
519.716.1664 - mobile
info@ofis.ca
www.ofis.ca