Richmond School District No. 38

What Richmond School District No. 38 does

Richmond School District No. 38 is a public K-12 school district operating under British Columbia's School Act, serving the City of Richmond through a network of elementary and secondary schools supplemented by the Richmond Virtual School, Richmond Continuing Education, Richmond International Education, and five StrongStart early learning centres. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education with Ken Hamaguchi as Chairperson, and is funded primarily through the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care on a per-pupil basis, with no tuition charged to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The district's instructional technology stack centers on Moodle as the learning management system for Richmond Virtual School, with Microsoft Teams supporting online learning sessions and MyEd BC (MyEd Parent Portal) providing parents access to student records, assessments, and learning updates. Continuing Education programs — including Adult Secondary Graduation, the Richmond Education Assistant Program (REAP), Mandarin Language Studies, Youth & Children enrichment courses, and Summer Learning — are delivered through a combination of in-person and Zoom-based remote instruction. StrongStart operates as a free early learning program for children aged 0-5 with parent/caregiver participation across five physical centres.

The district's revenue model is dominated by provincial public funding for K-12 operations, supplemented by fee-based programs for international students (who pay tuition for K-12 attendance and continuing education courses such as $1,500 per Adult Secondary course), Mandarin Language Studies, Youth & Children programs, and other continuing education offerings. Customer segments span school-age K-12 students, adult learners, early learners (0-5) with families, online/hybrid secondary learners, and international students with valid BC study permits. Recent operational moves include the June 2026 discontinuation of the COVID-era K-7 Blended Learning Program, approval of a new City Centre Elementary School, and a September 2026 expansion of Richmond Virtual School's flexible continuous-enrollment online model.

Name

Richmond School District No. 38

Legal name

School District No. 38 (Richmond)

Website

https://sd38.bc.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Richmond School District No. 38 is a BC public K-12 school district serving the City of Richmond with elementary, secondary, virtual, international, and continuing education programs funded by the provincial Ministry of Education and Child Care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI), District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Continuing education programs
• Early childhood learning
• Online secondary schooling
• International student programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Core K-12 education funded by British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care through provincial taxes. No tuition fees for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Fee-based continuing education including Summer Learning, Mandarin Language Studies, Youth & Children programs, and Adult Secondary Graduation. International students pay tuition fees.
3. Richmond Virtual School: Online learning through Richmond Virtual School is free for Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in the Lower Mainland.
4. International Education: International students with valid study permits pay tuition fees for attending Richmond schools and Summer Learning programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Richmond School District No. 38 operates public K-12 education for the city of Richmond, British Columbia, delivering the provincially prescribed B.C. curriculum through elementary and secondary schools. The district supplements K-12 with StrongStart early learning (ages 0-5), Richmond Virtual School online courses, Adult Secondary Graduation, continuing education programs, Mandarin language studies, REAP education assistant training, and an international student program.

Product overview

Richmond School District No. 38 operates as a unified K-12 public education system supplemented by continuing education programs. The core educational offerings include StrongStart (early learning for ages 0-5) and Richmond Virtual School for secondary online learning. The district's Continuing Education division delivers multiple distinct programs: the Adult Secondary Graduation Program for adult learners seeking BC graduation credentials; the Richmond Education Assistant Program (REAP) for career training; the Mandarin Language Studies Program providing Chinese language instruction; the Youth & Children Program offering skill-building and interest courses; and the Summer Learning Program with enrichment and credit courses. Richmond International Education serves international students. These programs collectively serve students from early childhood through adulthood using both in-person and online delivery modes, with the district utilizing Moodle as its primary learning management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Richmond Continuing Education: Continuing education programs for adults and youth including adult secondary graduation, REAP (Richmond Education Assistant Program), Mandarin language studies, and summer learning.
• Richmond Virtual School (RVS)
• Richmond International Education

Products and services

• StrongStart BC Early Learning Program Free early learning program for children aged 0-5 and their parents/caregivers delivered at five centres across Richmond, led by ECE-trained facilitators through play-based activities, circle time, and outdoor experiences.
• Richmond Virtual School (RVS) Flexible online learning program offering B.C. Ministry of Education accredited secondary courses through Moodle, taught by certified Richmond School District teachers for full-time online students or as individual courses supplementing home-school enrollment.
• Adult Secondary Graduation Program Academic courses for adults leading to BC Secondary Graduation, covering Foundation Language Arts, English 10-12, Math 9-12, Sciences, and General Academic Courses through blended in-person and online delivery.
• Summer Learning Program Summer programs offering enrichment courses, academic credit courses, and fee-based camps for K-12 students, available in-person and online with international student tuition pricing available.
• Mandarin Language Studies Program Mandarin language courses for ages 4+ covering Read/Write (Simplified or Traditional), Conversational Classes for Children/Youth/Adults, Chinese Writing Class, and AP Chinese Preparation in in-person, online, and hybrid formats.
• Youth & Children Program Fee-based skill development and interest courses for youth ages 5-18 including Cantonese, Chess, Coding & Programming, Drawing, English Study Skills, French, Math Study Skills, Music, AI, and Scratch/Python/Roblox.
• Richmond Education Assistant Program (REAP) Full-time and part-time training program preparing students to work with K-12 students with physical, behavioral, sensory, and learning needs, delivered in-person and via Zoom.
• Richmond International Education International student program offering English language learning with B.C. certified teachers and cultural exchange experiences for tuition-paying students from around the world.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Robert Bosch FoundationminorOthers · 24 September 2024German educators delegation visit supported by the Robert Bosch Foundation as part of international exchange hosted by district and invited by UBC educators Drs. Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser. Focus on inclusive education and learner well-being.
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Department of Sustainable Agriculture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Garden City Lands educational program where students learn sustainable farming and gardening practices. Students explore various aspects of sustainable agriculture through hands-on, experiential learning including constructing dome structures and garden fencing.
• Richmond Arts CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on various art programs including Roots Unearthed Culture Days student art exhibition, and mural projects. Students created artwork with local artists exploring identity and heritage.
• City of RichmondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-district collaboration on events and facilities. Supported mural project at McRoberts Secondary through City of Richmond funding. Also involved in FIFA World Cup 2026 community events.
• The Good Shepherd MinistryminorOthersCommunity giving partnership where leadership students collected extra pre-packaged Halloween candy to sort, package and distribute to individuals in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
• McRoberts SecondaryminorOthersHost school for Olympic champion Camryn Rogers visit where McMath Secondary alumna celebrated her Paris 2024 gold medal in hammer throw with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

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