Restore letter grades for grades 4 to 9 and standardized provincial exams

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British Columbia

Made

Oct 1, 2026

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2026 British Columbia Provincial Election platform

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Statement

Restore academic standards: focus on evidence-based literacy and mathematics, restore letter grades for grades 4 to 9 and bring back consistent, supervised, curriculum-based provincial examinations to raise standards.

Overview

Replace proficiency scales with traditional percentage/letter grades (A, B, C, F) and reintroduces mandatory provincial exams.

Sources

Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 44) (opens in a new tab) Source

Page 44 (Put learning first): Restore academic standards: focus on evidence-based literacy and mathematics, restore letter grades for grades 4 to 9 and bring back consistent, supervised, curriculum-based provincial examinations to raise standards.

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