Coquitlam Alternative Balanced Education

What Coquitlam Alternative Balanced Education does

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam), branded as Coquitlam Alternative Balanced Education (CABE) at the school level, is a public K-12 school district operating under the British Columbia Ministry of Education. Headquartered at 1080 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam, the district serves an exclusive statutory catchment covering Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Belcarra with multiple elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Its service portfolio spans three verticals: standard K-12 public education with Programs of Choice (French Immersion, Montessori, Mandarin Bilingual); Career & Trades Programs (TRAIN in Trades with 25+ tuition-free skilled trades, WORK in Trades, Indigenous Peoples in Trades, Women in Trades Training); and adult/continuing education delivered via the Education Learning Centre, Coquitlam Open Learning 10-12, EAL programs, and Apex/Encompass. Strategic partnerships extend the district's reach into post-secondary articulation (BCIT Trades Discovery across ~15 disciplines, Emily Carr University Headstart in Art course FNDT 112) and emergency-services pipelines (Junior Firefighter academies with Coquitlam and Port Moody Fire Rescue; Camp Ignite mentorship).

The underlying technology stack is modest and administrative rather than differentiated: Microsoft Office 365 integration for staff/student productivity, the SD43 Online Learning Schools platform, Coquitlam Open Learning 10-12 for remote learners, and a Power Apps-based lottery application portal for Programs of Choice registration. No proprietary AI/ML, custom learning platforms, or proprietary data assets are evident in the source material.

The business model is government-funded rather than market-based. Primary revenue derives from BC Ministry of Education per-pupil grants and local property taxes; secondary revenue streams include international student tuition (via International Education Partners) and Industry Training Authority funding for trades programs. Domestic K-12 residents pay no tuition; Programs of Choice have no incremental fee beyond standard registration. International students and selected continuing-education programs carry published fees. Capital expansion is funded through provincial capital approvals, evidenced by five school construction or replacement projects with delivery dates spanning January 2026 (Moody Elementary) through Fall 2028 (École Montgomery Middle seismic replacement).

Name

Coquitlam Alternative Balanced Education

Legal name

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

Website

https://sd43.bc.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam), branded as Coquitlam Alternative Balanced Education (CABE), is a BC Ministry of Education public K-12 district serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Belcarra with standard programs, Programs of Choice, 25+ tuition-free trades programs, and adult/online learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Blended/Hybrid K–12 Schools (Online + In-Person) (EDAJADAD), Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Alternative education programs
• Adult continuing education
• Skilled trades training
• Online learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Coquitlam

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through provincial government education funding and local property taxes
2. International Education Program: Tuition fees from international students enrolled in the district
3. Career & Trades Programs: Tuition-free skilled trades programs for high school students, partially funded through provincial ministry of education and Industry Training Authority partnerships

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CABE (Coquitlam Alternative Balanced Education) is a district alternate school providing self-paced learning in a small classroom environment, operating within School District No. 43 (Coquitlam). It is part of a broader K-12 public education system offering alternative education, career and trades programs, adult and continuing education, online learning, international education, and specialized Programs of Choice including French Immersion, Montessori, and Mandarin Bilingual.

Product overview

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) operates as a K-12 public education system offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The district's main digital presence includes the SD43 website at sd43.bc.ca, which provides access to district information, school sites, and program registrations. The district offers various Programs of Choice including French Immersion, Montessori, and Mandarin Bilingual programs at the elementary level, along with Career & Trades Programs that include TRAIN in Trades (tuition-free skilled trades programs), WORK in Trades (for students with paid trades jobs), Indigenous Peoples in Trades, and Women in Trades Training programs. Additional offerings include Coquitlam Open Learning (online learning grades 10-12), Summer Learning, Ready Set Learn, STEM/STEAM programs, Apex, Encompass, Community School Programs, and various other specialized educational initiatives. Capital projects information and district announcements are also provided through the website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alternate Education (CABE)
• Coquitlam Open Learning 10-12
• Career & Trades Programs
• Adult and Continuing Education
• French Immersion Program
• Montessori Program
• Mandarin Bilingual Program
• International Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 tuition-free skilled trades programs available to high school students
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SD43 Education FoundationcoreOthersNon-profit foundation supporting educational programs and student initiatives within School District No. 43 through fundraising and community support
• International Education PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student recruitment and placement partnerships serving students from various countries seeking Canadian education
• BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Trades Discovery programs allowing SD43 students to access BCIT facilities and training in approximately 15 different trades disciplines, including BCIT Trades Discovery 'General' and 'Women in Trades Training' programs
• Emily Carr UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner'Headstart in Art' program offering grade 12 students foundation drawing studio course (FNDT 112) carrying degree credit at Emily Carr and transfer credit to other Fine Art programs
• Skilled Trades BC (Industry Training Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial organization overseeing skilled trades training and apprenticeship in BC, partnered with SD43 for TRAIN in Trades and WORK in Trades programs
• Coquitlam Fire RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Junior Firefighter Program offering 8-day academy for SD43 high school students in grades 11-12, accepting 12 students annually
• Port Moody Fire RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Junior Firefighter Program offering 4-day academy for SD43 high school students in grades 11-12, accepting 10 students annually
• BC Center for Women in Trades (BCCWITT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Women in Trades Training Program providing tuition-free trades training, financial support for equipment, women-only cohorts, mentorship, and employment access for female students interested in trades careers
• Camp IgniteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-day mentorship camp developed by females in the fire service for BC girls in grades 11-12, introducing participants to firefighting, fitness, nutrition and health in a team-oriented environment
• Various Trade Employers and UnionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkilled Trades Expo held annually at Centennial Secondary where employers and unions connect with graduating students and those interested in skilled trades. Exhibitor list available annually

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vancouver School District (SD39): Neighbouring BC public school district serving Vancouver. Directly comparable as a BC K-12 public district operating alternative programs, Programs of Choice (French Immersion, Mandarin Bilingual), online learning and skilled-trades pathways under the same provincial funding regime.
• Surrey Schools (SD36): Largest BC school district by enrolment; comparable as a BC K-12 public district with similar Programs of Choice, alternative education offerings, and extensive Career & Trades programs — closest functional analogue in scale and program breadth.
• Burnaby School District (SD41): Adjacent Metro Vancouver K-12 district offering French Immersion, Mandarin programs, alternative education and community school partnerships — highly comparable operating model and demographic profile to SD43.
• Richmond School District (SD38): BC public K-12 district with significant international education enrolment and Programs of Choice including French Immersion and Mandarin — directly comparable peer for international-student revenue diversification.
• West Vancouver School District (SD45): Smaller but operationally similar BC K-12 district with Programs of Choice (French Immersion, IB) and alternative education offerings — relevant peer for benchmarking mid-sized district governance and program structure.
• Maples Met School (Maple Ridge): Independent alternative-style secondary school in Metro Vancouver offering self-paced, project-based learning in a small-classroom setting — directly comparable pedagogical model to CABE though operating as an independent (non-public) school.
• Edmonds Newcomer School (Burnaby SD41): Public alternative school within SD41 focused on English Language Learners and newcomers — comparable as a district-operated alternative school for immigrant/ESL learners, similar in mandate to SD43's EAL and alternative education offerings.

Emerging players

• Vancouver Island West School District (SD84): BC public K-12 district with strong distributed/online learning emphasis due to remote geography — comparable for benchmarking SD43's online learning programs (Coquitlam Open Learning 10-12) and alternative delivery models.

Broad incumbents

• Calgary Board of Education: Large Alberta public K-12 board offering alternative programs, online learning and CTS (Career and Technology Studies) trades pathways — comparable at the operating-model level for trades education and alternative schooling, though a different provincial regime.
• Toronto District School Board: Canada's largest public school board with extensive alternative, ESL and international education programs — comparable at scale for benchmarking program breadth, governance complexity, and capital-portfolio management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/school-district-43-coquitlam-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Coquitlam Alternative Balanced Education