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Quebec Families: The QEP Is Now Built Into Tia
Tia is a personalised, adaptive Quebec curriculum tutor for the English-sector QEP, covering Mathematics, English and Science from Grades 5 to 11.
By Tia Education Team · Published
A student in Secondary 2 should get help connected to the same Québec Education Program cycle as a student in Secondary 1, not be forced into a generic grade-by-grade model. Tia is a personalised, adaptive tutor that now teaches the English-sector Québec Education Program, with Progression of Learning elements shown in parent reports.
- The English-sector Québec Education Program is live now in Tia.
- Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science and Technology are aligned from Elementary Cycle Three through Secondary Cycle Two.
- Coverage runs from Grades 5 and 6 through Secondary 1 to 5, equivalent to Grades 7 to 11.
- Tia checked 6,316 curriculum statements against the Ministère de l'Éducation's Progression of Learning documents.
- Tia keeps the QEP cycle structure instead of flattening the programme into generic grade levels.
The curriculum content was taken from the Ministère de l'Éducation's Progression of Learning documents and checked word for word before going live. Where widely circulated third-party versions differed from the Ministère's text, Tia used the Ministère's wording.
The English-sector Québec Education Program is live now in Tia
Quebec families can now choose the Québec Education Program in Tia for personalised support alongside school or as part of home education.
Tia currently aligns:
- Mathematics across Elementary Cycle Three and Secondary Cycles One and Two
- English Language Arts across Elementary Cycle Three and Secondary Cycles One and Two
- Science and Technology across Elementary Cycle Three and Secondary Cycles One and Two
That covers Grades 5 and 6, then Secondary 1 to 5, equivalent to Grades 7 to 11.
Grade 12 is not covered because Quebec schooling ends at Secondary 5. CEGEP is post-secondary.
Tia teaches in English and follows the English-sector programme. It does not offer Français, langue d'enseignement.
Parents can see which elements of the Progression of Learning their student worked on, while Tia adjusts the pace and explanation to how that student learns.
You are invited to start a trial with Tia and select the Québec Education Program. 14-day free trial, no card needed.
6,316 statements checked against the Progression of Learning
Tia's Quebec curriculum alignment contains 6,316 curriculum statements.
Each statement was taken from the Ministère de l'Éducation's Progression of Learning documents and checked word for word before launch. Where widely circulated third-party versions differed from the official text, the Ministère's wording was used.
The distinction matters. The Progression of Learning explains how knowledge and competencies develop within each QEP cycle. An older summary or a version reorganised by somebody else can separate a statement from that structure or change the wording parents and educators expect to see.
“We used the Ministère's own Progression of Learning because Quebec families should be able to trace each curriculum statement to the official source. We also kept the QEP cycle structure intact, because turning it into a generic grade list would change how the programme is designed to work.”
Families can review the official Québec Education Program pages from the Ministère de l'Éducation.
Why the QEP cycle structure matters
The Québec Education Program is organised around cycles rather than treating every school year as a separate curriculum.
Elementary Cycle Three covers Grades 5 and 6. Secondary Cycle One covers Secondary 1 and 2. Secondary Cycle Two covers Secondary 3, 4 and 5.
That means a Secondary 2 student and a Secondary 1 student share the same programme content. The progression within the cycle still matters, but the curriculum is not simply divided into two unrelated grade lists.
Tia works within that structure. It does not force the QEP into a generic North American grade-by-grade model.
A Secondary 3 student is taught what the Ministère expects within Secondary Cycle Two. Tia can revisit earlier knowledge, change the explanation and adjust the pace while keeping the destination connected to the correct QEP cycle.
Competencies, essential knowledge and progression stay connected
The 6,316 statements follow the QEP's own structure:
- competencies
- essential knowledge
- the progression of learning within each cycle
This gives a parent more useful information than a broad label such as “worked on algebra” or “completed reading practice.” A progress report can identify the part of the QEP connected to the student's work and place it within the relevant cycle.
Teacher notes and glossaries from the Progression of Learning are kept for reference. They are not read to students.
Those notes help preserve the meaning and context of the source documents without turning teacher-facing guidance into lesson text.
Personalised help that stays tied to Quebec expectations
A student may understand a topic quickly, need another example or have an earlier gap that makes the current work harder.
Tia adapts the route while keeping the provincial curriculum clear. It can:
- slow down and explain an idea differently
- revisit knowledge from earlier in the cycle
- connect a new concept to the student's interests
- provide another example before moving forward
- record the QEP elements covered as learning happens
For a Secondary 2 student, that support remains connected to Secondary Cycle One. For a Secondary 3 student, it follows Secondary Cycle Two.
The result is personalised Quebec curriculum tutoring rather than a generic lesson chosen only by age.
Two ways Quebec families can use Tia
| Alongside school | For home education |
|---|---|
| Revisit difficult QEP content and fill knowledge gaps | Follow English-sector QEP elements in supported subjects |
| Prepare for schoolwork within the correct cycle | Keep Progression of Learning records as supporting evidence |
| Learn after school, on weekends or during breaks | Build records while confirming Ministère requirements |
Students attending school can use Tia as a Quebec Math tutor, Quebec English tutor or Quebec Science tutor for extra support within the English-sector programme. Tia does not replace their school, teacher or formal assessment.
Families educating at home can use the same English-sector QEP alignment within their wider learning project.
Progress reports for Quebec home education
Quebec's current home education process requires families to submit a learning project and annual evaluation information to the Ministère de l'Éducation. The process also includes notices, status and progress reports, monitoring and required evaluations.
Tia's progress reports list the specific QEP elements a student worked on. This can give parents supporting evidence showing:
- the subject studied
- the QEP cycle connected to the work
- the competency or essential knowledge addressed
- the Progression of Learning element covered
- the student's activity and demonstrated understanding
- honest engaged time in Tia
Families should confirm their current obligations directly with the Ministère de l'Éducation. Tia does not claim that its reports satisfy Quebec's home education requirements or replace required evaluations.
For more on useful parent records, read what parents should see in a tutoring dashboard.
English-sector teaching only
Tia's Quebec pathway follows the English-sector Québec Education Program.
The supported subjects are Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science and Technology. Teaching takes place in English.
Tia does not offer Français, langue d'enseignement. Families looking for French-language instruction should not assume that the English-sector alignment covers that programme.
This distinction is shown plainly so parents can choose the pathway that matches their student's programme.
Quebec joins four other province-specific pathways
Quebec joins Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan as provinces with their own curriculum in Tia.
Students in other Canadian provinces currently follow Ontario's curriculum in Tia, and Ontario is shown on their reports. Parents should check the curriculum label in their account so they know which pathway is being recorded.
Province-specific alignment matters because programme structures, subject names and expected learning differ across Canada. The QEP cycle model is a clear example of why a generic Canadian curriculum label is not enough.
Related Canadian curriculum guides
- Manitoba curriculum tutoring in Tia
- Saskatchewan curriculum tutoring in Tia
- Alberta curriculum tutoring in Tia
- British Columbia curriculum tutoring in Tia
FAQ
How does Tia adapt to each student?
Tia adjusts the pace, level and explanation to how each student learns while keeping lessons connected to the correct QEP cycle. It can revisit earlier knowledge, try another example and move forward when understanding is secure.
Is the Québec Education Program live in Tia now?
Yes. The English-sector QEP is live now for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science and Technology from Elementary Cycle Three through Secondary Cycle Two.
Which Quebec grade levels does Tia cover?
Coverage starts with Grades 5 and 6 in Elementary Cycle Three and continues through Secondary 1 to 5, equivalent to Grades 7 to 11. Grade 12 is not covered because Quebec schooling ends at Secondary 5 and CEGEP is post-secondary.
Where did Tia get the QEP content?
Tia used the Ministère de l'Éducation's Progression of Learning documents. All 6,316 statements were checked word for word, and the Ministère's text took priority where third-party versions differed.
Why are Secondary 1 and Secondary 2 grouped together?
Both years are part of Secondary Cycle One in the Québec Education Program. Tia keeps that cycle structure rather than forcing the content into separate generic grade lists.
Does Tia teach Français, langue d'enseignement?
No. Tia teaches in English and follows the English-sector programme. It does not offer Français, langue d'enseignement.
Can home-educating families use Tia's progress reports?
The reports can provide supporting evidence by listing the specific QEP elements worked on. Families must confirm their obligations with the Ministère, and Tia does not claim its reports satisfy Quebec's home education requirements.
Are teacher notes and glossaries read to students?
No. Teacher notes and glossaries from the Progression of Learning are kept for reference but are not presented as lesson text or read to students.
Start with the Québec Education Program selected
Quebec families can now choose the English-sector QEP and see elements of the Progression of Learning appear in reports as learning happens.
You are invited to start a trial with Tia for personalised Mathematics, English Language Arts, or Science and Technology support. 14-day free trial, no card needed.