Chilliwack School District

Name

Chilliwack School District

Legal name

School District No. 33 (Chilliwack)

Website

https://sd33.bc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• French immersion programs
• Indigenous education services
• International student program
• Career and trades education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chilliwack

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Publicly funded through provincial government education funding from British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care. Additional revenue from international student tuition and community program fees.
2. International Student Program: Tuition-based program for international students seeking K-12 education in Canadian schools
3. Continuing Education & Summer Learning: Fee-based continuing education courses and summer learning programs for students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chilliwack School District provides publicly funded K-12 education to approximately 15,500 K-12 students and 1,100 pre-K students across neighborhood elementary, middle, and secondary schools in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Its core offering includes standard curriculum delivery alongside specialty programs such as French Immersion, Integrated Arts and Technology K-12, Indigenous Education, International Student Program with Homestay, Online Learning via Fraser Valley Distance Education School, and Career Education including trades and dual-credit pathways.

Product overview

Chilliwack School District operates a comprehensive K-12 education system serving approximately 15,500 K-12 students and 1,100 pre-K students through a network of neighbourhood schools, specialized programs, and alternative learning options. The district offers core educational programs alongside specialized offerings including French Immersion (Early and Late), Integrated Arts and Technology (IAT) K-12, International Student Program, Online Learning via Fraser Valley Distance Education School, and Summer Learning Programs. Career Education encompasses trades training, dual-credit programs, and work experience. Individual schools like G.W. Graham Secondary offer distinctive programs including Advanced Placement courses, Graham X, Television Production, Culinary Arts, and E-Sports. The district is undergoing expansion with a new elementary school opening in September 2027 and Imagine High expanding to become a grade 6-12 school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt: Elementary/Middle School opened September 2022 for grades K-8 students, located in Chilliwack BC.
• G.W. Graham Secondary
• Imagine High

Products and services

• K-12 Education Programs Comprehensive K-12 educational programs serving approximately 15,500 K-12 students and 1,100 pre-K students across elementary, middle, and secondary neighbourhood schools in Chilliwack.
• French Immersion Early and Late French Immersion programs offered at multiple elementary and middle schools for language acquisition from kindergarten through grade 8.
• Integrated Arts and Technology (IAT) Program K-12 program integrating arts and technology across curriculum, currently offered at AD Rundle Middle and expanding to Imagine High grade 6-12 by 2027.
• International Student Program Program hosting international students with Homestay placements and academic support for students from outside Canada.
• Online Learning (Fraser Valley Distance Education School) Online and distance learning options for homeschool, supplemental education, and full-time online students.
• Summer Learning Program Summer program offering literacy/numeracy camps for elementary students, applied skills and fine arts for middle school, and full-credit courses for secondary students.
• Indigenous Education District department supporting Indigenous students with cultural programs, Elder partnerships, Halq'eméylem language learning, and Indigenous Leadership courses.
• Career Education Career exploration, work experience, Youth Work in Trades, Youth TRAIN in Trades, dual-credit programs, and ADST curriculum from K-12.
• Early Learning Pre-K programs, kindergarten gradual entry, and early literacy/numeracy support for young learners.
• Student Services District department providing counselling, learning supports, ELL services, and inclusive education for diverse learner needs.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses AP Capstone, AP Art, AP English, AP Mathematics, AP Sciences, and AP Social Studies offered at G.W. Graham Secondary for post-secondary credit.
• Graham X Program Specialized program at G.W. Graham Secondary featuring interdisciplinary projects and unique educational experiences.
• Television Production and Broadcasting Grade 9-12 course teaching television production concepts, live streaming events, and magazine-style news show creation.
• Specialized Food and Culinary Program Culinary arts program including Professional Cook 1 dual-credit partnership with Imagine High for hands-on food service training.
• District Athletics K-12 athletic programs across all district schools with competitive sports teams and physical education.
• E-Sports Competitive gaming program at G.W. Graham Secondary for student engagement and teamwork.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 students participated in summer learning program in 2025 - first year with student from every school enrolled
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026UFV and six regional school districts signed a Memorandum of Collaboration establishing long-term partnership to strengthen student pathways from kindergarten through post-secondary graduation. Six priority areas include Indigenous engagement, dual-credit expansion, professional learning, future-ready skills, technology integration, and bridging gaps in early education. Partnership will expand dual-credit programming in trades, humanities, sciences, and Indigenous language learning.
• Regional School Districts (Fraser Valley)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Six regional school districts in British Columbia partnering with UFV through the Memorandum of Collaboration. Partnership developed over three years of Education Leadership Summits.
• Sqwá First NationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous community partnership hosting summer learning program classes at Sqwá First Nation location.
• Tzeachten First NationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous community partnership hosting summer learning program classes at Tzeachten Sports Field.
• Fraser HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth partner providing youth health resources, vaping prevention education, and health information for students and families.
• BC's Office of the Human Rights CommissionerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting educational session on misinformation and human rights with district in May 2026.
• Chilliwack Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner offering resources and summer programs for youth well-being.
• Inclusion ChilliwackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing inclusion programs and activities for children and youth including Sunshine Drive Block Party.
• YMCA (Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner offering programs and resources for youth well-being.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Crofton House School: Independent K-12 girls' school in Vancouver offering IB and AP programming with significant tuition-based international enrollment. Comparable as a private-sector competitor in the BC K-12 market, particularly for specialty and international programming.

Direct peers

• Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF): BC's francophone school district providing French-language K-12 education province-wide. Directly comparable as a publicly funded BC K-12 operator and a potential partner/competitor for French Immersion families in the Chilliwack area.
• Abbotsford School District (SD34): Neighboring Fraser Valley public K-12 district in British Columbia with comparable size, demographics, and French Immersion/Indigenous Education programming. Most directly comparable district given shared Fraser Valley catchment and provincial funding model.
• Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District (SD42): Metro Vancouver-area public K-12 district operating under the same BC School Act framework with similar specialty programming. Part of the same UFV six-district Memorandum of Collaboration and a useful peer for pathway and dual-credit comparisons.
• Langley School District (SD35): Adjacent Fraser Valley public K-12 district of similar scale and program mix, including French Immersion, Indigenous Education, and online learning. Direct competitor for families and a co-signatory on the UFV regional consortium.

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver School Board (SD39): Major BC public K-12 district offering similar French Immersion, Indigenous Education, and specialty programs at urban scale. Useful comparable for program breadth and post-secondary pathway outcomes, though operating in a much denser urban environment.
• Surrey Schools (SD36): Largest school district in British Columbia by student enrollment, also serving the Fraser Valley region. Operates under the same provincial funding model but at significantly greater scale, providing a benchmark for capacity, programs, and capital planning.
• K12 Inc. Large US-based online and blended K-12 education provider offering virtual schooling at scale. Comparable as a broad incumbent in K-12 online learning, the same category in which SD33 operates Fraser Valley Distance Education School.
• Coquitlam School District (SD43): Large Metro Vancouver public K-12 district sharing the same BC funding and curriculum framework with extensive specialty programming including International Student and dual-credit offerings. Comparable on programming diversity though larger and more urban.

Emerging players

• Mulgrave School: Independent IB World School in West Vancouver offering K-12 private education including International Baccalaureate and strong international student programs. Competes with SD33 for internationally mobile families in the Lower Mainland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chilliwackschooldistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sd33
• Instagraminstagram.com/chwksd33
• Xx.com/ChilliwackSD33

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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