Independent School Policies

Publication date: September 5, 2023

Policies and procedures used for the setup and operation of independent schools in B.C.


Title	Date	Status
Adult Non-Graduated Funding Policy - Independent Schools	March 31, 2013	Current
Alternative Delivery in the Physical and Health Education and Planning 10 Curricula	July 1, 2016	Current
Anti-Money Laundering / Cash Payment - Independent Schools	September 1, 2020	Current
B.C. Teacher Education Program Approval Standards	January 9, 2012	Current
Board/Authority Authorized Courses	January 28, 2004	Current
Classification of Independent Schools	August 20, 2021	Current
Continuous Improvement in Independent Schools Policy	July 1, 2025	New
Educational Standards for Independent Schools	N/A	Current
Establishing an Independent School	Issued July 31, 2013 Last revised May 1, 2014	Revised
External Evaluation and Inspection for Independent Schools	N/A	Current
Grants to Independent Schools	N/A Last revised May, 2020	Revised
Group 4 Independent School Bonding Policy	August 8, 2021	Current
Homeschooling	N/A	Current
Independent Schools Offering Boarding Policy	October 4, 2022	Current
International Student English Language Learner or French Language Learner Assessment Policy for Independent Schools	August 8, 2021	Current
International Student Graduation Credit	July 1, 2004	Current
K-12 Independent Schools Student Progress Reporting Policy	September 1, 2025	New
Online Learning Policy	July 1, 2023	Current
Professional Conduct Policy	January 9, 2012	Current
Provincial Scholarships Program	July 1, 2016 Last revised December 2000	Revised
Reporting Requirements and Data Collection - Independent Schools	N/A	Current
Safe & Caring School Communities	November 2019	Current
School Closure Policy	Sept 3, 2021	Current
Inclusive Education Programs and Funding - Independent Schools	October 31, 2016	Current
Standards for Educators	January 12, 2012	Current
Testing Lead Content in Drinking Water	January 1, 2017	Current
Teacher Certification Policy	January 9, 2012	Current

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