EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office)

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is an organization in Ontario, Canada, responsible for assessing and ensuring the quality of education in public schools. It develops and administers standardized tests to students in grades 3, 6, 9, and 10, covering subjects like reading, writing, and math. The results help schools, educators, parents, and policymakers understand student progress and identify areas needing improvement. EQAO's goal is to support high-quality education by providing reliable, unbiased data to help improve teaching and learning outcomes across the province.