School District No. 23
School District No. 23 has the same boundaries as the Regional District and has an annual operating budget of approximately $145 million. Approximately 22,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are enrolled each year in local schools. There are 35 Elementary/Middle and 5 Secondary schools in addition to alternative education services conveniently located in the School District. School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) office is located at: 1940 Underhill Street, Kelowna, BC V1X 5X7. Phone 250.860.8888 or fax 250.860.9799.
School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) has a number of special programs available including a partnership with BCIT to offer innovative Certificate programs; Career Programs which assist students in attaining their career and occupational objectives; and First Nations and French Immersion programs.
For further information, please visit their website at www.sd23.bc.ca.
UBC Okanagan
UBC Okanagan opened in September 2005 as a distinctive, small university campus.
Destined to quickly become an important, respected centre of learning and research, enhancing knowledge creation and innovation in the Okanagan, UBC Okanagan also offers a campus life rich with opportunities to build cultural and social connections, to learn and grow.
With a goal of enrolling 7,500 students by 2009, UBC Okanagan is growing to serve the needs of our region, increasing access to the internationally recognized UBC degree. At present, UBC Okanagan offers the following faculties and schools: Arts & Sciences, Creative and Critical Studies, Education, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Health and Social Development, Management. As the student numbers increase and the campus master plan becomes reality, UBC Okanagan will continue to feature small class sizes, experiential learning, community involvement, and direct access to research activity.
For further information, please visit their website at web.ubc.ca/okanagan.
Okanagan College
With campuses in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton, and education centres throughout the region, Okanagan College offers a diverse array of high quality academic, developmental, trades, technology and vocational program. With the expected addition of 1,000 new spaces over the next five years and the anticipated development of new programs and facilities, Okanagan College is dedicated to meeting the needs of the region's residents and employers with an expanded array of world-class education and training programs. The current programs available include: University Studies, Computer Science, Engineering Technologies, Business, Health & Social Development, Trades, Foundational Programs, Distance Education, Continuing Studies.
For further information, please visit their website at www.okanagan.bc.ca.
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