Mark R Isfeld Secondary School

What Mark R Isfeld Secondary School does

Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School is a public secondary school located at 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay, British Columbia, serving students in grades 8-12 as part of School District 71 (Comox Valley Schools). The school is named in honor of Master Corporal Mark R. Isfeld, a Canadian Armed Forces member. It delivers a comprehensive educational program including French Immersion, Languages, Music, an International Student Program, and student exchange initiatives (including a planned Italy 2027 exchange and the One for One Exchange), alongside athletics, clubs, and a Career Centre supporting post-secondary preparation, scholarships, and bursaries.

Student services span Counselling, Inclusion Services, Indigenous Education, and specialized supports such as ADHD Hour. The school's technology stack is built on standard district-provided platforms — Microsoft Office 365 (with learn71.onmicrosoft.com SSO), MyEducationBC for student information and transcripts, Follett Destiny for library management, and an online payment system — with no proprietary technology or custom-built systems. Communications run through a district-managed website, social media accounts, an "Isfeld Connect" newsletter, and daily announcements.

The school's revenue model is publicly funded per-pupil grants from the BC Ministry of Education, channeled through School District 71; domestic students pay no tuition. A secondary revenue stream comes from tuition-paying international students recruited through Study in British Columbia partnerships. Go-to-market is community-led: enrollment occurs via SD71's central registration portal, supported by Grade 8 and new-student orientation, district calendars, and organic social media presence under the Comox Valley Schools brand.

Name

Mark R Isfeld Secondary School

Legal name

Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School

Website

https://isfeldschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School is a public BC secondary school serving grades 8-12 in Courtenay, operating under School District 71 with French Immersion, International Student Program, and comprehensive student services funded by provincial per-pupil grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Secondary school programs
• French immersion education
• International student program
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Courtenay

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded by British Columbia Ministry of Education through School District 71. Revenue comes from provincial per-pupil funding, not direct tuition from domestic students. International student program may generate additional revenue through tuition fees for foreign students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mark R Isfeld Secondary School delivers publicly funded secondary education for grades 8-12 in Courtenay, British Columbia, as part of School District 71 (Comox Valley Schools). Its core offerings include academic programs (French Immersion, Languages, Music, Flex Block), student support services (Career Centre, Counselling, Inclusion Services, Indigenous Education), and extracurricular activities (Athletics, Clubs), along with an International Student Program and student exchange opportunities.

Product overview

Mark R Isfeld Secondary School offers a comprehensive educational program for grades 8-12 as part of School District 71 (Comox Valley Schools). The school provides a unified educational offering through multiple integrated programs including French Immersion, International Student Program, Languages, and Music as core academic programs. Student services include Career Centre, Counselling, Inclusion Services, and Indigenous Education. Communication channels include Isfeld Connect newsletter and Daily Announcements. The school also offers extracurricular programs including Athletics and Isfeld Clubs, along with graduation services and flex block opportunities. All programs are supported by technology platforms including Office 365, MyEducationBC student information system, and Follett Destiny Library Search.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• French Immersion Program French language immersion program providing bilingual education and cultural activities (e.g., French Immersion Beach Day) for secondary students.
• International Student Program Tuition-based program for students from outside Canada to pursue secondary education in British Columbia, delivered in partnership with Study in British Columbia.
• Isfeld Student Exchange – Italy 2027 International student exchange program planned for Italy in 2027, enabling cultural immersion and global learning experiences for Isfeld students.
• Languages Program Foreign language instruction program offering students opportunities to learn additional languages beyond French Immersion.
• Music Program Music education program with dedicated portal access for student learning and engagement in musical arts.
• Career Centre Services Career guidance and planning services including post-secondary information, scholarship and bursary deadlines, financial aid resources, and university advisor visits for secondary students.
• Counselling Department Academic and personal counselling services including appointment booking for student support.
• Inclusion Services Support services for students requiring additional educational accommodations and inclusive learning environments.
• Indigenous Education Cultural support and educational resources for Indigenous students including Orange Shirt Day recognition.
• Athletics Program School sports and athletics program with awards criteria, philosophy, and checklists for coaches.
• Isfeld Clubs Student club organization and activities, with Clubs Day scheduled as an annual event.
• Graduation Services Comprehensive graduation support including academic checklist, attire appointments, grad photo scheduling, scholarship information, and post-secondary preparation resources.
• Library Commons School library resources and commons area providing access to books, research materials, and digital resources.
• Flex Block Opportunities Flexible learning period options allowing students additional time for study, support, or enrichment activities.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Study in British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in the International Student Program operated through Study in British Columbia, an organization that promotes British Columbia schools internationally and supports international student recruitment and placement.
• Comox Valley Schools (School District 71)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates as part of School District 71 (Comox Valley Schools), using district-provided technology platforms including Office 365, MyEducationBC student information system, and district-managed communications infrastructure.
• LifetouchminorOthersSchool photography services provided by Lifetouch for student portraits and graduation photos.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF): BC's francophone school district operating public French-language schools across the province. Comparable to Mark R. Isfeld's French Immersion stream as an alternative French-language education pathway for BC families, though operating under separate governance and outside the Comox Valley catchment.

Direct peers

• Highland Secondary School: The other major secondary school within School District 71 (Comox Valley Schools), located in Comox, BC. Directly comparable as a public BC secondary school serving the same catchment with overlapping program offerings and district-level funding.
• Georges P. Vanier Secondary School: Sister secondary school within School District 71, located in Courtenay, BC. Directly comparable as a public BC secondary school drawing from the same Comox Valley catchment and competing for the same pool of grade 8–12 students.

Others

• Study in British Columbia: Provincial organization that markets BC schools internationally and channels international students to partner schools including Mark R. Isfeld. Relevant peer as the upstream platform driving the school's International Student Program enrollment and tuition revenue.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ComoxValleySD71
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2fHd0wEeSE7W-tlTnkvzEw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ComoxValleySchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/comoxvalleysd71
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mark-r-isfeld-secondary-school

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