The Ministry is pleased to announce the Provincial Online Learning Schools (18 POLS-Public and 16 POLS-Independent), selected through an Expression of Interest and review panel process. Commencing July 1, 2023, Provincial Online Learning Schools will offer online learning to students across the province. District Online Learning Schools will continue to provide online learning to local students in their district. The list of POLS is available on the new Online Learning BC website, where parents and students can search for Provincial Online Learning Schools, online programs, and online courses offered at POLS. See this POLS update for more details.