FRENCH LANGUAGE EDUCATION
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Education in Canada’s second official language
There are two private schools on the Sunshine
is available for students of various ages. There are
Coast, each offering unique curriculums. For more
three ways in which French schooling is categor-
information contact the Gibsons Christian School,
ized:
604-885-3628 or the Sun Haven Waldorf School,
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French Immersion – students participate in regular courses but speak mostly French throughout.
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Basic French – a course is integrated into
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http://sunhavenwaldorf.yodel.org, 604-741-0949.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING The Sunshine Coast Alternative School consists
regular curriculum beginning in grade five.
of 10 self-contained programs located at various
French First Language – programs and courses
sites in Sechelt and Gibsons. Students are either
available only to children of francophones.
referred by their school or can self-refer. For more information call 604-885-0127.
For more information on French Immersion education contact École du Pacifique or École Secondaire Chatelech, https://pacifique.csf.bc.ca, 604-885-4743.
HOME SCHOOL Students Participating in Distributed Education Resources (SPIDER) Elementary is part of School District 46 and provides direct support to parents who have chosen to home school their children.
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY The Sunshine Coast is fortunate to have access to post-secondary education through the Sechelt branch of Capilano University. Here, students can complete a variety of courses to complete certificate programs and gain transfer credits, with the added benefit of smaller class sizes and
The program serves students from kindergarten to grade nine. For more information visit http:// spiderweb.sd46.bc.ca or call 604-885-9523.
EARLY LEARNING
a higher level of interaction with instructors. The campus also offers an
Spark, KinderSpark, and Strong Start are all
ElderU program allowing seniors to participate in a variety of interesting
free programs that support families in developing
courses without the pressure of deadlines or exams.
their childrens’ interest in learning from birth to
For more information visit www.capilanou.ca or call 604-885-9310.
five years. Registration is required. For more information visit the Sunshine Coast School District‘s early learning website, www.sd46earlylearning.ca
There are nine elementary schools and three secondary schools located in a number of communities across the Coast. Students generally attend the school closest to where they live though parents can apply for their children to attend a different school. Visit www.newcoastermagazine. com for a complete list of elementary and secondary schools.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY
ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY