Updated forms and completion information can be found on the Independent School Funding web page. For more information regarding ES audit please see the FAQ. Questions can be directed to: FAA.IS@gov.bc.ca.
As per the Inclusive Education Programs and Funding – Independent Schools Policy, Independent Inclusive Education Schools must meet the Educator to Student Ratio (1:6 or less) to receive the Independent Designated … Continued
As per the Independent School Policy and Guidelines for Schools Offering Boarding, independent schools offering boarding must submit an annual report on the number of distinct reports, if any, that were made to the Ministry of Children and Family Development and/or the police that relate to student safety in the boarding environment over the course … Continued
Independent schools are required to complete the year-end financial report for the Feeding Futures Fund and Student and Family Affordability Fund. Completed reports must be submitted to Rocio@fisabc.ca by July 31. The reporting template includes each of the following: Final report of actual 2024-25 Feeding Futures expenditures Final report of actual 2024-25 Student and Family … Continued
As part of the K–12 Literacy Supports Initiative, Group 1 and 2 independent schools received ministry funding in April 2025 to support professional learning. If the funds are not utilized for … Continued
All independent schools are required to login into the Educational Data Exchange (EDX) - Update School Information to input/update Principal and Safe School Coordinator contact information by September 15 annually and to input/update any changes throughout the school year. Safe School Coordinator information may be updated by selecting New Contact/School Contact Type/Safe School Coordinator. Note: … Continued
Schools undergoing Stand-alone Program Reviews in the 2025-26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the Independent schools inspection documents page for links to required templates and appendices. 2. Submit the completed template and corresponding documents to EDUC.IndependentSchoolsOffice@gov.bc.ca by September 18, … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing External Evaluation in the 2025-26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing Monitoring Inspections in the 2025-26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing External Evaluation in the 2025–26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing Monitoring Inspections in the 2025–26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. … Continued
Schools undergoing Stand-alone Program Reviews in the 2025–26 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the Independent … Continued
