Sexuality Education Program

Sexuality Education Program

Sexuality Education Program

The Ministèredel’ÉducationduQuébec(MEQc)reated contentto provide students SexualityEducation in 2016. Forthe 2022-2023 academic year, students in Secondary will continue to receive 10 to 15 hours of sexuality education. The learning content in Secondary school is designed for students from Secondary 1 through Secondary 5.

The learning content defined by the MEQ is tailored to the students’ ages, levels of development, and is in line with the recommendations from the World Health Organization, UNESCO, and other experts in the field. The contentwill be taught by trained school personnel in collaboration with partners chosen by the school (e.g. health network or community organizations). The learning content considers present-day issues, for example, easy access to images and messages about sexuality in our society and in the virtual world.

The MEQ Sexuality Education learning content is offered in, and in support of, an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and learner differences. All schools across Q.uebec work to promote equal opportunities for all students in a safe, supportive milieu, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation.