Login
Upcoming events
Fall Administration
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
OSSLT
Next Administration
Starts
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:00 a.m. (ET)
Ends
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
6:00 p.m. (ET)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading
Monday, December 8, 2025
EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians
Friday, December 12, 2025
Administering the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
EQAO Webinar for Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test Participants
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Administering the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Winter Administration
Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Grade 9
Next Administration
Starts
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
6:00 a.m. (ET)
Ends
Friday, January 30, 2026
6:00 p.m. (ET)
Tuesday, January 9, 2026
EQAO Webinar for Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test Participants
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading
Fall Administration
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
OSSLT
Next Administration
Starts
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:00 a.m. (ET)
Ends
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
6:00 p.m. (ET)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading
Monday, December 8, 2025
EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians
Friday, December 12, 2025
Administering the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
EQAO Webinar for Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test Participants
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Administering the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Winter Administration
Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Grade 9
Next Administration
Starts
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
6:00 a.m. (ET)
Ends
Friday, January 30, 2026
6:00 p.m. (ET)
Tuesday, January 9, 2026
EQAO Webinar for Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test Participants
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading
Administration d’automne
Test de compétences en mathématiques (TCM)
TCM
Prochaine administration
Début
Lundi 29 septembre 2025
6 h (HE)
Fin
Samedi 22 novembre 2025
18 h (HE)
Administration d’automne
Test provincial de compétences linguistiques (TPCL)
TPCL
Prochaine administration
Début
Mardi 4 novembre 2025
6 h (HE)
Fin
Mardi 2 décembre 2025
18 h (HE)
Lundi 24 novembre 2025
Webinaire : Soirée mathématiques de l’OQRE pour parents et tutrices et tuteurs
Jeudi 11 décembre 2025
Accent sur la lecture : séance de l’OQRE sur la littératie pour les familles en partenariat avec TFO
Vendredi 12 décembre 2025
Webinaire pour l’administration du Test de mathématiques, 9e
Mardi 6 janvier 2026
Webinaire pour l’administration du Test de mathématiques, 9e
Vendredi 9 janvier 2026
Webinaire de l’OQRE pour les participant(e)s au Test de compétences en mathématiques
Jeudi 21 janvier 2026
Accent sur la lecture : séance de l’OQRE sur la littératie pour les familles en partenariat avec TFO
Administration d’automne
Test de compétences en mathématiques (TCM)
TCM
Prochaine administration
Début
Lundi 29 septembre 2025
6 h (HE)
Fin
Samedi 22 novembre 2025
18 h (HE)
Administration d’automne
Test provincial de compétences linguistiques (TPCL)
TPCL
Prochaine administration
Début
Mardi 4 novembre 2025
6 h (HE)
Fin
Mardi 2 décembre 2025
18 h (HE)
Lundi 24 novembre 2025
Webinaire : Soirée mathématiques de l’OQRE pour parents et tutrices et tuteurs
Jeudi 11 décembre 2025
Accent sur la lecture : séance de l’OQRE sur la littératie pour les familles en partenariat avec TFO
Vendredi 12 décembre 2025
Webinaire pour l’administration du Test de mathématiques, 9e
Mardi 6 janvier 2026
Webinaire pour l’administration du Test de mathématiques, 9e
Vendredi 9 janvier 2026
Webinaire de l’OQRE pour les participant(e)s au Test de compétences en mathématiques
Jeudi 21 janvier 2026
Accent sur la lecture : séance de l’OQRE sur la littératie pour les familles en partenariat avec TFO
Quickly Find What You Are Looking For
Latest News and Publications
Actualités et publications
Unveiling Ontario Students’ Outcomes!
2025 International e-Assessment Association Awards
EQAO Garners Acclaim at the eAA Awards
EQAO honoured with the Best Research Award for mathematics insights to support teaching and learning!
Research Report
Spring 2025 EQAO #DataInAction Symposium
The May 2025 #DataInAction symposium explores how data can drive equity-focused action. Read this summary to learn more.
Infographics: Tips
How Educators Can Use EQAO Data
Learn how EQAO data can be used to better understand student learning.
Infographics: Tips
From Questions to Scores: How Item Response Theory (IRT) Enhances EQAO Assessments
Learn how IRT helps EQAO design fair, accurate and comparable assessments for Ontario students.
Publications
EQAO: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
Find answers to your EQAO questions in one simple, friendly guide.
Infographics: Assessments
Permitted Items for the Primary- and Junior-Division Assessments
Are you about to participate in the primary- or junior-division Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics? Here’s a list of items you can use in addition to the supports and tools built into our e-assessment platform.
Infographics: Assessments
Permitted Items for the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Are you about to participate in the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics? Here’s a list of common items you can use in addition to the supports and tools built into our e-assessment platform.
Infographics: Research
Mathematics Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, English-Language Schools
Explore trends in mathematics among students in English-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.
Infographics: Research
Mathematics Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, French-Language Schools
Explore trends in mathematics among students in French-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.
Infographics: Research
Literacy Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, English-Language Schools
Explore trends in literacy among students in English-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.
Infographics: Research
Literacy Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, French-Language Schools
Explore trends in literacy among students in French-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.
Infographics: Assessments
Two Assessment Types for a Fuller Picture
Considering EQAO results alongside classroom observations, conversations and results from others assessments offers a fuller picture of how students are meeting the expectations of The Ontario Curriculum.
Infographics: Assessments
Understanding the provincial standard and the levels of achievement
EQAO’s assessments measure the literacy and mathematics skills that students are expected to have learned at specific times in their kindergarten to Grade 12 education.
Infographics: Assessments
At a Glance: EQAO Frameworks
Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights about the EQAO Frameworks.
Infographics: Research
Highlights from EQAO’s Teacher Questionnaire, 2023–2024
Take a look at feedback from teachers on their education practices, use of EQAO data and professional experiences in schools.
Infographics: Research
Highlights from EQAO’s Principal Questionnaire, 2023–2024
Take a look at questionnaire feedback from principals on their education practices, use of EQAO data and professional experiences in schools.
Research Report
Spring 2025 EQAO #DataInAction Symposium
The May 2025 #DataInAction symposium explores how data can drive equity-focused action. Read this summary to learn more.
Infographics: Tips
How Educators Can Use EQAO Data
Learn how EQAO data can be used to better understand student learning.
Infographics: Tips
From Questions to Scores: How Item Response Theory (IRT) Enhances EQAO Assessments
Learn how IRT helps EQAO design fair, accurate and comparable assessments for Ontario students.
Publications
EQAO: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
Find answers to your EQAO questions in one simple, friendly guide.
Infographics: Assessments
Permitted Items for the Primary- and Junior-Division Assessments
Are you about to participate in the primary- or junior-division Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics? Here’s a list of items you can use in addition to the supports and tools built into our e-assessment platform.
Infographics: Assessments
Permitted Items for the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Are you about to participate in the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics? Here’s a list of common items you can use in addition to the supports and tools built into our e-assessment platform.
Infographics: Research
Mathematics Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, English-Language Schools
Explore trends in mathematics among students in English-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.
Infographics: Research
Mathematics Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, French-Language Schools
Explore trends in mathematics among students in French-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.
Infographics: Research
Literacy Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, English-Language Schools
Explore trends in literacy among students in English-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.
Infographics: Research
Literacy Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, French-Language Schools
Explore trends in literacy among students in French-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.
Infographics: Assessments
Two Assessment Types for a Fuller Picture
Considering EQAO results alongside classroom observations, conversations and results from others assessments offers a fuller picture of how students are meeting the expectations of The Ontario Curriculum.
Infographics: Assessments
Understanding the provincial standard and the levels of achievement
EQAO’s assessments measure the literacy and mathematics skills that students are expected to have learned at specific times in their kindergarten to Grade 12 education.
Infographics: Assessments
At a Glance: EQAO Frameworks
Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights about the EQAO Frameworks.
Infographics: Research
Highlights from EQAO’s Teacher Questionnaire, 2023–2024
Take a look at feedback from teachers on their education practices, use of EQAO data and professional experiences in schools.
Infographics: Research
Highlights from EQAO’s Principal Questionnaire, 2023–2024
Take a look at questionnaire feedback from principals on their education practices, use of EQAO data and professional experiences in schools.
Administration dates
Dates d’administration des tests
Add these 2025–2026 school year administration dates to your calendar.
Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT)
Next Administration:
Starts:
September 29, 2025
6:00 a.m. ET
Ends:
November 22, 2025
6:00 p.m. ET
(Registration opens Monday, September 8, 2025)
Note: Individual Applicant Reports will be available on the test applicants’ dashboard within 10 days of completing the test.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Next Administration:
Starts:
November 4, 2025
6:00 a.m. (ET)
Ends:
December 2, 2025
6:00 p.m. (ET)
Note: Individual student results will be reported by the end of May 2026.
Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT)
Next Administration:
Starts:
January 12, 2026
6:00 a.m. ET
Ends:
March 21, 2026
6:00 p.m. ET
Note: Individual Applicant Reports will be available on the test applicants’ dashboard within 10 days of completing the test.
Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Next Administration:
Starts:
January 7, 2026
6:00 a.m. ET
Ends:
January 30, 2026
6:00 p.m. ET
Note: Individual student results are reported after each student has completed the assessment.
Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT)
Next Administration:
Starts:
April 20, 2026
6:00 a.m. ET
Ends:
June 6 2026
6:00 p.m. ET
(tentative)
Note: Individual Applicant Reports will be available on the test applicants’ dashboard within 10 days of completing the test.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Next Administration:
Starts:
March 23, 2026
6:00 a.m. (ET)
Ends:
April 20, 2026
6:00 p.m. (ET)
Note: Individual student results will be reported by the end of May 2026.
Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Next Administration:
Starts:
May 28, 2026
6:00 a.m. ET
Ends:
June 24, 2026
6:00 p.m. ET
Note: Individual student results are reported after each student has completed the assessment.
Primary- and Junior-Division Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics
Next Administration:
Starts:
May 5, 2026
6:00 a.m. ET
Ends:
June 9, 2026
6:00 p.m. ET
Note: Individual student results are reported after each student has completed the assessment.
Key Resources
Ressources clés
Discover the essential resources EQAO offers for each assessment.
Released Questions 2025
These resources are provided to support educators with the mathematics component of the EQAO Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary and Junior Divisions, and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics.
Sample Test
Students can become familiar with the digital assessment and its platform through EQAO’s sample test.
Administration User Guide
This online user guides provide direction and information to school administrators, teachers and IT professionals.
Framework
The framework provides a detailed description of the assessment, including how the assessment is mapped to the Ontario language and mathematics curricula.
Upcoming Webinars
Register for our webinars to learn more about EQAO’s resources and assessments.
EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians
Join us for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.
Next Events:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (ET)
Monday, December 8, 2025
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (ET)
Administering the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Register for this free live webinar and learn the details of administering the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.
Next Events:
Friday, December 12, 2025
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (ET)
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (ET)
EQAO Webinar for Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test Participants
This session is provided for teacher candidates taking the Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test. Participants will learn the process for registering for the test, the format, and the technical requirements for participating from a remote location. EQAO staff will be available to answer questions.
Next Events:
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. (ET)
Tuesday, January 9, 2026
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (ET)
EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading
Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the Primary & Junior Reading Assessments, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights & resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.
Next Events:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (ET)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (ET)
EQAO Land Acknowledgement
We are profoundly grateful to the EQAO First Nations Collaborative Council and the EQAO Métis Network for their guidance in crafting our Land Acknowledgement.