With high performing public and independent schools, you can be sure that your children can get a good start on the path to pursuing their dreams.
Great schools for your family
Access to first class education
Your family will have access to first class education here in the Kootenays. For your children, the region offers first rate public and independent schools. College is also an option here with degree, diploma and certificate programs as well as trades training.
For you, there are many opportunities for skills training, continuing education and professional development at our post-secondary institutions. Learn here and you can ensure that you have the right skills to secure your dream job.
School Districts
- SD5 Southeast Kootenay
- SD6 Rocky Mountain
- SD8 Kootenay Lake
- SD10 Arrow Lakes
- SD19 Revelstoke
- SD20 Kootenay-Columbia
- Yaqan Nukiy School
- Nelson Waldorf School
Community Education & Literacy
Post Secondary
- College of the Rockies is located in Cranbrook in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern BC, and serves communities across the East Kootenays including:
- Selkirk College serves over 11,000 students across 8 campuses in the West Kootenays including:
- Okanagan College – Revelstoke Campus