About EQAO
EQAO is an arm’s-length government agency that contributes to the quality and accountability of Ontario’s publicly funded education system for K–12.


Who We Are
As an evidence-based research-informed organization, EQAO is focused on empowering educators, parents, guardians, stakeholders and the public at large with the insights and information needed to support student learning and improve student outcomes.

Governance and Accountability
EQAO recognizes the importance of being accountable to Ontarians. The agency adheres to highest principles and best practices in governance in order to operate as a responsible, effective and fair organization.

Open Data
EQAO adheres to the Open Government initiative and uses its website as a central source of information about the agency.

Careers
EQAO is committed to building a strong staff team with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to deliver a superior-quality assessment program that provides reliable information that is useful for improving student achievement.

Scoring Activities and Assessment Committees
EQAO engages Ontario educators in every step of the assessment cycle, from development to administration to scoring.

EQAO Land Acknowledgement
EQAO is grateful to its First Nations Collaborative Council and Métis Network for their guidance in crafting this land acknowledgement.
EQAO acknowledges the traditional territory and caretakers of the land where the office is situated in Toronto, including the treaty that covers the area. EQAO’s land acknowledgement also states the Truth and Reconciliation calls to action that the agency is dedicated to achieve through its work.