Leaders in Blended Learning

Navigate programs offer a flexible alternative to mainstream public education. Our school offers a comprehensive selection of online courses, as well as home-based and blended learning options. All Navigate programs, course materials, and online courses are approved by the BC Ministry of Education and are supported by BC certified teachers. Our full time and part time online learning programs are fully funded and free to all BC residents who are working toward completing their graduation requirements.

Full time online learning

This option allows students from kindergarten through graduation and beyond to work in the comfort of their own homes, or anywhere else they might be, with qualified British Columbia teachers who specialize in personalized student learning.

Online Learning and Homeschooling: What are the differences?

Online Learning @
A BC Public Online School		 Online Learning @
An Independent Online School		 Registered homeschooling
Learning must be supervised by a B.C.-certified teacher. Responsibilities include planning, selecting educational resource materials, facilitating learning activities, and documenting learning ✅ ✅ ⛔
Must follow BC curriculum ✅ ✅ ⛔
Students must use district/school-approved resources ✅ ✅ ⛔
Student learning must be assessed following BC Ministry of Education Reporting Policy ✅ ✅ ⛔
*can request assessment from registered school
Students must participate in provincial and district testing, ie: Foundational Skills Assessments and district foundational assessments ✅ ✅ ⛔
*assessments are optional
Use of resources that promote a single belief system or worldview, whether religious or ideological ⛔ ✅ ✅
Status of student with school Enrolled with BC Public Online School (ie: NIDES) Enrolled with Independent Online School Registered with catchment school
Participation in learning and communication with students and families is expected from teachers ✅ ✅ ⛔
Meets BC Ministry of Education Requirements for Dogwood Graduation Certificate ✅ ✅ ⛔

Reference: BC Ministry of Education:
Alternative Learning: Summary of options,
Online Learning Policy