WELCOME TO THE CENTRAL OKANAGAN

• One of the top vacation destinations in Canada with the shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment of a city as well as diverse natural recreation on our doorstep - the best of both worlds

• Mild winters and long, sunny summers: we are one of the most popular year-round vacation destinations for Canada and the world

• Fastest growing population in Canada with over 250,000 people in four distinct communities

• Kelowna International Airport, one of the busiest in Canada, brings the world to live, work, and play here

• Home of the University of British Columbia-Okanagan, UBC’s largest campus outside of Vancouver, and Okanagan College, OC’s largest campus in BC

• Top entrepreneurial region in Canada with over 600 tech businesses and a $35M innovation hub

The Central Okanagan

Study in one of the best education systems in the world in British Columbia while experiencing a city lifestyle in a beautiful natural setting near beaches, hiking trails, and ski mountains. Endless shopping, dining, and activities await you in our scenic valley. Enjoy the opportunity of English immersion at home, in school, and in the community.

Our School District

• 5th largest district in British Columbia

• 24,500 full-time students in 45 schools

• Student achievement and graduation rates exceed provincial and national averages

• Partnerships with University of British Columbia and Okanagan College

• Less than 2% English Language Learners

• ESL support available in all schools

• Large number of specialized course offerings, including Advanced Placement options

HIGH SCHOOLS

George Elliot Secondary www.ges.sd23.bc.ca

Kelowna Secondary www.kss.sd23.bc.ca

Mount Boucherie Secondary www.mbs.sd23.bc.ca

Okanagan Mission Secondary www.okm.sd23.bc.ca

Rutland Secondary www.rss.sd23.bc.ca

Middle Schools

Canyon Falls Middle www.cms.sd23.bc.ca

Constable Neil Bruce Middle www.cnb.sd23.bc.ca

Dr. Knox Middle www.drk.sd23.bc.ca

Hank Grenda Middle www.hms.sd23.bc.ca

KLO Middle www.klo.sd23.bc.ca

Glenrosa Middle www.gms.sd23.bc.ca

Rutland Middle www.rms.sd23.bc.ca

Springvalley Middle www.sms.sd23.bc.ca

Athletics

Whether you love to compete on the field, on the court, in the water, or on the ice, all of our schools have longstanding cultures of athletic excellence. Our schools and community offer athletic opportunities all year round.

No matter which school you attend, you can be part of an athletic program that keeps you on top of your game and connected to your peers.