BC Gov News

Getting to "yes" on school construction projects is about balancing the unique needs of the 60 school districts in B.C. with provincial priorities and the best interest of the taxpayer.

Government has spent over $1.5 billion to complete 164 seismic high-risk school projects throughout the province, since launching the Seismic Mitigation Program in 2004.

Government has invested more than $4.5 billion since 2001 for new and replacement schools, additions, renovations, improvements and seismic upgrades.

B.C.'s total education budget for public and independent schools is $5.9 billion in 2017/18 - this is a record $314-million increase from the 2016/17 fiscal year.

British Columbia's total education budget for public and independent schools is $5.9 billion in 2017-18.

This past year was a banner one for British Columbia’s students and education system. We’ve accomplished a lot and seen great successes. Above all, we’ve set ourselves up for an even better 2017.

As a parent proud to call rural B.C. home, my family understands the unique opportunities and some of the challenges that come with living in a rural area.

The six-year completion rate is the proportion of students who graduate with a B.C. Certificate of Graduation or B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma, within six years from the first time they enrol in Grade 8.

This week is Education Week, and it is a great time to celebrate B.C.’s exceptional education system and the improvements we are making together with our partners to make it even better.