What exactly is OFIS?

OFIS provides a network for colleagues within independent schools to collaborate with one another and learn from one another. OFIS provides standard-setting leadership and advocates for access to government education resources and parental choice. OFIS fosters and builds public awareness of how independent schools in Ontario contribute to the education landscape.

Why should my independent school become an OFIS member?

OFIS provides your school with a framework and a community for our members, including resources, professional development, administrative development, and policy development, to ensure that you are meeting Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour, and all Ontario government legislative requirements.

How does OFIS support my independent school?

OFIS advocates for member schools to have access to government educational resources and promotes collaboration with government officials. OFIS advocates for parental choice in education, seeking government resources so that independent schools are accessible to parents and students.
OFIS advocates for the preservation of members' right to unique identity and self-definition. 
OFIS builds awareness and educates the public about independent schools, which is essential to demythologizing dangerous misconceptions about the sector. Often independent schools are mislabeled or misunderstood, and OFIS remains steadfast in providing fact-based information and research on the unique, diverse and standard-setting independent schools within the province.

How do I become a member of OFIS?

Follow the directions on our membership page by clicking here.

How do I register my independent school?

See our guide “How to Register a School in Ontario”. For further information, email us at info@ofis.ca.