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EQAO Student Engagement Committee

Student Engagement Committee Members 2026–2027

EQAO Student Engagement Committee, 2026–2027

Call for Applications!

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We are excited to announce the call for applications for the 2026–2027 EQAO Student Engagement Committee. This committee continues to be one of our key sources of student voice. It’s also an opportunity for interested students to have a positive impact on the agency’s activities and on Ontario’s education system.

Students are the focus of EQAO’s work, and we value learners’ perspectives on everything we do. Diverse student voices and experiences help EQAO to advance our goal of continuous improvement.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities; Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals; people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins and religions; and individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. As an accessible agency, we offer accommodation as required, including during the recruitment process. 

Who Is Eligible to Apply? 

Applicants must be enrolled in Grades 7–12 in an Ontario school during the 2026–2027 school year.

Application Form

Please complete the application formExternal link. Opens an external website.

Submissions must be received by June 15, 2026, and selections will be announced by the end of June 2026.

We appreciate any support you can provide in sharing this opportunity with students. 
Accommodations are available for students taking part in the application process.

This committee continues to be one of our key sources of student voice. It’s also an opportunity for interested students to have a positive impact on the agency’s activities and on Ontario’s education system.

Students are the focus of EQAO’s work, and we value learners’ perspectives on everything we do. Student voices and experiences help us to advance our goal of continuous improvement.

  • Student wearing a black suit and patterned tie, standing outdoors, with blooming pink cherry blossoms in the background.

    Jason, Grade 11

    I am excited to be part of this committee because it provides students with an opportunity to contribute to decisions that directly affect their education. Beyond sharing my own perspective, I hope to contribute fresh ideas around communication, such as making information about EQAO clearer and more accessible for students. I am also looking forward to collaborating with other members on strategies that could help reduce test-related stress and improve how students prepare for and understand assessments. I believe that student voice is essential to continuous improvement, and I am eager to help ensure that voice is heard in meaningful ways.

  • Student wearing a black shirt and red tie, standing outdoors in front of a residential street with houses, trees and a car visible in the background.

    Jeremy, Grade 9

    I am so excited to represent my community and share everyone’s viewpoints! My participation in this committee allows me to turn my peers’ voices into actionable change. I am looking forward to a productive year to come!

  • Student with long black hair, wearing glasses, a white t-shirt and a black wristwatch, standing outdoors in front of a brick wall and greenery.

    Laiba, Grade 8

    I am excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because I will be able to represent students at my school and take their ideas forward. I would like to contribute to improving the way we learn and are assessed in math and literacy. I look forward to making positive changes that support learners of all abilities.

  • Student with curly brown hair, wearing a black shirt and layered necklaces, smiling softly, standing against a light-coloured wall and door.

    Natalie, Grade 12

    I am excited to return to the EQAO Student Engagement Committee for my second year and continue building on the work we started. I’m looking forward to bringing forward student perspectives, collaborating with other student leaders from across Ontario, and helping ensure student voices play a meaningful role in shaping the future of education and assessment.

  • Student with long braided hair, wearing glasses, a purple hoodie and a pink shirt, against a plain light-coloured background.

    Sarah, Grade 8

    I am truly eager and thrilled to be a contributing member of the EQAO 2026–2027 committee. Collaborating with peers that not only come from across Ontario but also with roots reaching globally the diverse perspectives of members can overall enhance the EQAO assessments’ effectiveness. This commitment can shape the EQAO assessment experience for the better, and I’m proud to be a contributor to this difference.

  • Student with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer over a light pink top, and standing against a plain light-coloured background.

    Shiara, Grade 10

    I am excited to continue serving on the EQAO Student Engagement Committee and to contribute to conversations that help shape a more positive assessment experience for students across Ontario. Over the coming year, I look forward to collaborating with fellow committee members, sharing student perspectives and helping ensure that a wide range of voices are represented. I am committed to supporting initiatives that make EQAO assessments more inclusive, accessible and meaningful, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue making a positive impact.

  • Student with black hair and a neutral facial expression, wearing a black suit jacket, white dress shirt and black tie, against a plain white background.

    Yinuo, Grade 11

    I am excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because it gives me the opportunity to share my perspective and represent student voices across Ontario. I look forward to contributing ideas that support all kinds of learners and help assessments better reflect students’ needs. I am proud to help strengthen education, not only in my own region but across Ontario.

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    Alisia, Grade 7

    I am overjoyed to be part of the 2026–2027 EQAO Student Engagement Committee. I believe that I can make a positive impact by sharing ideas and helping other students. I enjoy working with other people and listening to different opinions and solutions to solve problems. I hope to help make the school community and EQAO a more positive, successful and comfortable experience for all students.

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    Anaïs, Grade 10

    I am excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee and to make my voice heard. I believe that a healthy and functional school environment is built through collaboration between school administrators and students. By being part of this committee, I can express not only my own opinion but also that of my classmates.

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    Anoush, Grade 7

    I am excited to be part of the committee because it makes me happy to know that I am helping students like me. Also, I would like to share my opinion, so we can continue to create such great assessments. Plus, I find it interesting that students have really thought deeply about these assessments and are working to improve them using their own knowledge and personal experiences.

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    Danica, Grade 7

    I’m proud to be part of this committee. As a former Grade 6 student, I understand the needs of elementary-school students. I look forward to sharing my classmates’ needs and ideas with the other members. Together, we can continue to improve the education system and make it a rewarding experience for everyone.

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    J.J., Grade 9

    I am very excited about presenting new ideas to the EQAO committee. I see this as an excellent opportunity to help make positive changes in our school system. I hope to speak on behalf of my classmates and ensure that everyone receives a quality education, regardless of your social class or your skin colour.

  • Student with light brown hair, wearing a light blue top, smiling softly at the camera, in front of a beige wall and cream-coloured curtains.

    Laura, Grade 12

    I am looking forward to joining the committee, so I can contribute to improving Ontario’s evaluation of the education system. It matters to me that future generations of students benefit from a process that truly reflects their needs and experiences. I hope to build meaningful connections with students by creating a positive and supportive environment where every voice feels valued.

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    Lily, Grade 9

    I am excited to be a part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because it gives me the opportunity to share my perspective and help improve student experiences with EQAO. I enjoy working with others to solve problems and make a positive impact in my community. I hope to contribute thoughtful ideas, listen to different viewpoints, and help ensure that student voices are heard and valued throughout the committee’s work. I am thrilled to help work toward making EQAO more effective and accessible for students across Ontario.

  • Student with dark hair and glasses, wearing a black graphic t-shirt with purple and white designs and text, layered over a white long-sleeve shirt.

    Nitara, Grade 7

    I am excited to join the EQAO Student Committee because I want to contribute my ideas. A goal of mine while serving on the committee is to help simplify the EQAO process, and I look forward to working with the other students in the committee as we work through our ideas.

  • Student wearing a denim jacket and skirt while taking a selfie in front of a large field of colourful rows of yellow, red and orange tulips.

    Slena, Grade 12

    I am excited to be a part of the committee because I want to help improve education for all students. I hope to share my ideas and experience, particularly as a member of the Deaf community, while learning from others. I enjoy working as a team, listening to different perspectives and helping to bring about positive change. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to contributing.

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    Sophia, Grade 11

    I am looking forward to being a part of the committee because I want to make a positive impact on education in Ontario. Getting involved in my education and helping others is very important to me, and I hope to do that on the EQAO Student Engagement Committee. Having student voices heard and included in conversations surrounding us is imperative, and I hope to improve EQAO for future students.

  • Student wearing glasses and a brown t-shirt, standing in front of a colourful green, orange and yellow graffiti wall.

    Dean, Grade 9

    I look forward to representing the students in my region to ensure that every part of our great province can actively support the EQAO team. I hope to bring a unique Northern Franco-Ontarian touch to the team.

  • Student holding a saxophone and an envelope, standing in front of two colourful banners featuring red, yellow, black and white circular designs.

    Julianna, Grade 12

    I want to help make the schools and the school system more open to diversity within each class and help create a safe environment for all students. My goal in serving on this committee is to encourage students, see all perspectives (of students and the school body) and create new ideas that I think will help students. I want to create things that are long term and beneficial to all.

  • Student holding a large fish by a lakeside dock, smiling at the camera, with water, a boat and partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Olivia, Grade 12

    I look forward to becoming a part of the EQAO committee this upcoming school year! I am excited to help create better feedback, contribute to new ideas and work with others to make a positive impact on our school community.

  • Student with long, wavy red hair, wearing a black top and smiling gently, against a plain white background.

    Veronica, Grade 9

    While being a part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee, I hope to bring unique perspectives to the group. I am very excited to work collaboratively with students from outside my region. My hope is that while on this committee, I make a difference for at least one person. I look forward to the opportunity to be a voice for students of northwestern Ontario as well as the province as a whole.

  • Student with long dark hair, wearing a white dress with blue floral patterns, standing against a solid light blue background.

    Alicia, Grade 7

    I’m excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because I want to make a positive change for students across Ontario. I look forward to listening to other students’ ideas and sharing my own experiences to help improve EQAO. I hope to encourage others to share their voices, believe in themselves and feel confident that their ideas matter. I hope I’m able to work with other committee members to help create a more supportive and inclusive experience for every student.

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    Andrea, Grade 8

    I am eager and excited to be a part of the EQAO student committee for 2026–2027 to learn and help our community and peers. I am looking forward to sharing and listening to ideas and opinions because it gives me the chance to work with others and meet new people. This is also a chance for me to expand my knowledge in many ways, and to also have a voice in our society.

  • Student with long blonde hair, wearing a white sleeveless dress and standing outdoors, with green trees and bushes in the background.

    Emily, Grade 10

    I am honoured to join the EQAO Student Engagement Committee this year! I am excited for the opportunity to contribute to conversations that shape student learning in Ontario. I look forward to representing the voices of students across the province and bringing thoughtful perspectives to the committee. By collaborating with fellow members, I hope to help strengthen the EQAO experience so that it is meaningful and centred on the needs of students.

  • Student wearing glasses, a beige sweater over a white collared shirt, and a black backpack, standing indoors near a staircase and a door.

    Farhaan, Grade 12

    Being a part of this committee is a unique opportunity to make a positive contribution to the future of education in Ontario. I am extremely excited to join the EQAO committee to actively represent the voices of my peers. I hope to bring a youthful, constructive and dynamic perspective to our assessment methods. My goal is to help build a school system where every student feels heard, supported and equipped to succeed.

  • Student wearing a black hijab and beige top, standing outdoors on a balcony, with an urban cityscape of buildings and cloudy sky in the background.

    Sawdah, Grade 11

    I am delighted to be a part of EQAO’s student engagement committee. As someone who values youth voice and advocacy, I am honoured to contribute and hope to make an impact by reflecting student needs through our passion and shared goals. My mission is to empower inclusivity through our vision and work together to curate a diverse space in the EQAO education system, and take part in helping build a positive education system we are confident and proud in.

  • Student with short brown hair and a neutral expression, wearing a sleeveless black shirt and standing against a plain light-coloured wall.

    Artem, Grade 7

    I am excited to be part of the committee because I arrived in Canada from Ukraine in the summer of 2022 and started school in September to join Grade 3. In the spring of 2023, at the end of Grade 3, I successfully passed my first EQAO tests, even though everything was new to me. The Canadian school system has been incredibly supportive and has helped me grow so much over the years, achieving good academic and athletic success. Now, after finishing Grade 6 and passing another round of EQAO tests in May, I want to give back, show things from a student’s point of view and help our school system improve and make learning more engaging, effective and fun for all students in Ontario.

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    Mariana, Grade 12

    I am excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee for my final year of high school! I look forward to sharing my perspectives, learning from diverse students across Ontario, and positively contributing ideas to help improve EQAO assessments and the overall student experience. I am thrilled to be part of an initiative that supports the future of education and to connect with both new and familiar like-minded individuals throughout this experience!

  • Student with long dark hair, wearing a bright blue t-shirt featuring a small butterfly graphic, and smiling, against a plain white background.

    Naina, Grade 8

    I am so excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because it gives me such a special chance to speak up for my classmates and share what we are all really thinking. I am really looking forward to helping bridge the gap between our experiences and the decision-making process. I want to make sure our voices are truly heard and that our ideas are used to make positive changes for everyone taking these assessments. I am so grateful for this opportunity to help, and I can’t wait to see the impact we can make together.

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    Omar, Grade 11

    I am thrilled to be selected to join the EQAO Student Engagement Committee. I strongly believe that every student’s voice has the potential to impact education for the better. From volunteering at school to working at summer camps, I have learned the importance of listening, understanding different perspectives and helping others succeed. I look forward to working with students from across Ontario to share ideas that can make a meaningful difference. I am grateful for this opportunity and excited to contribute with an open mind and a positive attitude.

  • Student with short curly hair and a neutral facial expression, wearing a black t-shirt and facing forward, against a plain white background.

    Samuel, Grade 9

    It is an honour to be part of this year’s EQAO Student Engagement Committee. I look forward to bringing new ideas and contributions to this year’s committee. I want to share what students from all over the world experience to make the assessment more inclusive and fair to every student that takes it.

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    Victoria, Grade 11

    “Through this committee, I am thrilled to advocate for under-represented voices and empower students with confidence to succeed. I look forward to creating a safe environment where assessments feel less daunting, while improving the EQAO testing experience. Together, with committee members and students across Ontario, we can make meaningful change for future generations.”

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    Vivian, Grade 10

    I am excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because I look forward to collaborating and exchanging ideas with fellow committee members throughout our term. Because the EQAO assessments are a major part of the educational experience of most students across Ontario, I find it important that the thoughts and voices of students are taken into account, which is what makes the committee such a significant opportunity for me. I’m excited to hear and discussa variety of EQAO-related experiences and perspectives. And most importantly, I’m excited to make an impact.

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