In Ontario, homeschooling is a legal and viable option for parents to educate their children. There are no specific Ontario-approved homeschool programs; instead, parents can choose from a variety of curriculum options, including online programs, private schools with online components, and traditional methods. Some popular options include the Independent Learning Centre (ILC), Virtual Learning Centre (VLC), Virtual High School (VHS), and Blyth Academy Online, according to The Canadian Homeschooler. 

Homeschooling Options in Ontario:

Online Programs:

Independent Learning Centre (ILC): This is the official Ontario distance education program for high school, hosted by TVO, offering courses online for grades 9-12, according to The Canadian Homeschooler. 

Virtual Learning Centre (VLC): An online school run by the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, providing courses for grades 9-12 on a semester basis, according to The Canadian Homeschooler. 

Virtual High School (VHS): A private online school where students can register for courses at any time and work at their own pace, according to The Canadian Homeschooler. 

Blyth Academy Online: Another private school offering online courses for grades 9-12, with students expected to complete courses within a specific timeframe. 

Nimbus Christian Education: An online private school for grades 5-12. 

Christian Virtual School: A Christian, online, inspected private school for elementary through grade 12. 

Schoolio, Khan Academy, Time4Learning: These are also popular online options for homeschooling families in Ontario. 

Private Schools with Online Components:
Some private schools offer online courses as part of their curriculum, providing a structured learning environment. 

Traditional Methods:
Parents can also choose to homeschool using traditional methods, creating their own curriculum or utilizing resources from educational book stores and publishers. 

Educational Bookstores & Publishers: Many stores and publishers offer resources and materials for homeschooling, such as The Learning Tree Educational Store, Louise Kool & Galt, and Spectrum Educational Supplies, according to The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents. 

Important Considerations:

Notification:
Parents are required to notify their school board of their intent to homeschool, including details like student names, birthdates, and address. 

No Funding:
In Ontario, there are no government subsidies or tax credits specifically for homeschooling, according to The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents. 

Flexibility:
Homeschooling offers flexibility in terms of curriculum, learning pace, and teaching.