The province's math scores have declined significantly over the last 20 years.
independent schools in bc
March 2, 2022
9:01AM
Independent schools offer a variety of pedagogical and curricular approaches.
March 1, 2019
10:18AM
The government monopoly on education curriculum eliminates diversity and experimentation that can lead to better methods of teaching.
October 18, 2018
4:08PM
Families are sensitive to the price of education, which is why provinces that do not provide funding generally have much lower rates of independent school enrolment.
July 4, 2018
9:54AM
Unlike most provinces in Canada, Ontario delivers most of its school choice through the public system.
July 3, 2018
2:42PM
In 2014/15, B.C. spent $11,216 per public school student compared to $13,155 in Alberta.
June 26, 2018
10:58AM
Roughly one-in-eight K-12 students in B.C. now attend an independent school.
June 26, 2018
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April 24, 2017
3:05PM
In B.C., the average income for families with students in non-elite independent schools is $78,894 compared to $77,396 for public school families.
March 30, 2017
11:03AM
The average income for families with children attending most B.C. independent schools is $78,894.