Members’ rights regarding EQAO withdrawal

It is ETFO’s position that EQAO be eliminated. The Federation believes that ongoing daily assessment by teachers is more meaningful and effective for students and parents.

All students in publicly funded schools are legally required to write the provincial tests unless formally exempted. In Ontario, there is no legal way to withdraw students from EQAO.

However, parents can request that their child not participate in any part of the EQAO testing. More information and a sample letter that members can customize and send to their child’s school principal can be found on members.etfo.ca.