The purpose of the British Columbia school system is to enable the approximately 553,000 public school students, 81,000 independent school students, and over 2,200 home-schooled children enrolled each school year, to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to contribute to a healthy society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.
Featured Topics
- B.C.'s New Curriculum
British Columbia’s curriculum is being redesigned to respond to the demanding world our students are entering. - Resource Management
Strategize how your school or district manages resources. Topics include: planning, purchasing, funding, reporting and vendor relationships. - Graduation
Every student is unique and there are several ways to earn credit toward completing a K-12 education – consider some of the flexible options. - Scholarships
Get help with post-secondary tuition and fees. Learn about the scholarships available to Grade 12 students graduating high school. - Exams
Province-wide examinations, held in April, June, August, November and January (in B.C.), for students in grade 12. - B.C. Training & Education Savings Grant
Families in British Columbia are encouraged to start planning and saving early for their children’s post-secondary education or training programs. - Libraries
The Libraries Branch fosters the vision of efficient, effective and connected library programs and services for B.C. residents.
Learn more - Ministry of Education B.C.