Kindergarten to grade 6School tests in Quebec
Quebec has ministry exams at the end of grade 4 and grade 6. In grade 4, students take French reading and writing. In grade 6, they take French and math. English-language schools take English language arts. The ministry sets the dates for the whole province, starting on 31 May 2027.
Which test in which grade?
Elementary school runs from grade 1 to grade 6, then secondary 1.
- Report cards with percentages
Marks per subject, from grade 1.
grade 1 6–7; grade 2 7–8; grade 3 8–9; grade 4 9–10; grade 5 10–11; grade 6 11–12; sec 1 12–13 Grade 6, in late May and June. English schools take English language arts.
grade 6 11–12- Private secondary entrance exams
Optional, usually in the fall of grade 6.
grade 6 11–12
The test guide
Every province's test side by side.
The 2026–2027 school year
The ministry sets one schedule for every school. Exact dates are shown only where checked against the official timetable; other periods are indicative. Confirm local arrangements with your school.
- From 31 May 2027
- Late June 2027 (indicative; check locally)Final report card
Grades 1 to 6
After grade 6: starting secondary school
Elementary school ends after grade 6. Most children go to the public secondary school for their area. Many families also apply to private schools or special programs.
Public secondary school
- Grade 6
- Secondary 1
Then: Diploma after secondary 5
Places are by area. Some schools have programs with their own selection.
Private secondary school
- Entrance exam in grade 6
- Secondary 1
Then: Or the public school
Most private schools hold their exams in the fall of grade 6.
More in the guide:
Sources
- Gouvernement du Québec: schedule for ministerial examinations (opens in a new tab)
- Alloprof: what parents should know about ministry exams (French) (opens in a new tab)
Updated on 12 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.