Schools should submit registrations for the Grade 10 and Grade 12 January 2026 Graduation Assessments through a TRAX data transfer and confirm them on the Online Graduation Assessment Register that is open from November 17, 2025, through January 1, 2026. The January 2026 session (January 12-30) includes: For details, please visit Graduation Assessments: Information for …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care invites schools in your district to participate in Career Education Week from November 24–28. Developed in partnership with the Career Education Society (CES) of BC, Career Education Week will feature virtual and in-person activities that bring the world of work to the classroom, expand students’ knowledge of career …
A reminder to boards of education that a decision by a board employee that “significantly affects the education, health or safety” of a student may be appealed to the board by the student or their parents under section 11 of the School Act. Additionally, a decision of the board made under section 11 may be …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care uses records provided by schools to confirm eligibility for all awards under the Provincial Scholarships Program: Moreover, as per policy, graduating students had until August 31 to meet requirements. Final marks for any summer course completions, and all other data, including citizenship/permanent residency status, should now be up …
The Canadian flag at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday November 8, 2025, to mark Indigenous Veterans’ Day. It will also be flown at half mast on the Parliament Buildings in Victoria and on all British Columbia government buildings and establishments across the province from …
Although strike action has concluded, due to ongoing impacts we will not be able to send additional FSA materials; we will also not be extending the existing FSA administration timelines from October 1- November 10. FSA scoring materials (including student exemplars) will be made available for use by November 14, 2025, for local scoring. The …
Due to the impact of the recent strike action, the Graduation Assessment Session for November 3-7, 2025 will remain cancelled for all grade 10 and 12 assessments. The next available session will begin on January 12, 2026 and will be extended by an additional week, to January 30, to allow more time for a larger …
The WorkBC.ca Career Search Tool (CST) has been taken offline and replaced with the new Career Profiles enhanced search function. This new page allows users to explore over 500 career profiles by occupational category and area interest. WorkBC.ca is committed to supporting job seekers and career explorers as they navigate today’s labour market. This change makes …
The British Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program provides funding to organizations, including school districts, schools and Parent Advisory Committees, to improve safety in their communities. Projects can include transforming areas used by cars to create better spaces for walking and biking or focus on education and road safety planning. Up to $20,000 is available …
QuitNow has launched a new youth-focused resource designed to support vaping prevention and promote healthier alternatives. This resource helps youth explore the reasons behind vaping and offers: A printable version featuring QR codes is available for easy sharing in schools and youth spaces. Additionally, QuitNow offers free presentations on their smoking and vaping prevention and cessation …
