BC Gov News

Budget 2020 ensures B.C.’s education system will have the highest school operating funding ever, investing more than $20 billion for B.C.’s schools over the next three years, with the highest capital funding at $2.8 billion over three years.

On Dec. 10, 2019, Statistics Canada released 2016-17 data on education indicators for all provinces and territories.

For B.C. residents attending public schools, the six-year school completion rate is at a historic high: 88.8%

Growth in total number of classes

Today's students are benefiting from more opportunities to reach their full potential than ever before.

As we get our kids ready for the school year ahead – adjusting to changing schedules and new routines – I am filled with incredible optimism.

For more than a decade, the B.C. government has been making schools safer from earthquakes to protect students and staff. So far, we've spent over $2 billion.