About EQAO

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.

News Releases

Keep up with the latest EQAO news or look up previous media products.

Scoring Activities and Assessment Committees

EQAO engages Ontario educators in every step of the assessment cycle, from development to administration to scoring.

Explanation of Terms

Explore EQAO’s key terms and their definitions to better understand our assessment terminology.