Kelowna Secondary School

What Kelowna Secondary School does

École Kelowna Secondary School (KSS) is a public secondary school operating under School District #23 (Central Okanagan Public Schools) in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, serving students in grades 10-12 within the BC Graduation Program framework. The school delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum including core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and electives, supplemented by structured support services such as English Language Learning (ELL), Indigenous Education, a Learning Centre, Counselling, and the Library Learning Commons. It also runs Career-Life Programs (including the KSS Capstone with required mentorship and 30 hours of work experience) and an Athletics/Drama/Clubs extracurricular layer.

The institution is differentiated by dual-credit partnerships with UBC Okanagan, Okanagan College, BCIT, and the Justice Institute of BC, enabling concurrent high school and post-secondary credentialing, and by its candidate status in the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) as of March 2025. Its technology backbone consists of district-managed tools: MyEducation BC (student information system), School Messenger (Safe Arrival attendance reporting), SchoolCashOnline (fee payments), Microsoft Azure AD (SSO), Google Workspace for Education, and the SD23 eSchool23 online learning platform. International student recruitment is handled through a dedicated coordinator with structured orientation and ELL pathways.

The business model is non-commercial: KSS is funded through BC Ministry of Education allocations distributed by School District #23 and does not charge tuition for domestic students. Ancillary school fees cover specific programs, materials, and activities, processed via SchoolCashOnline. Leadership comprises Principal Nina Ferguson and three Vice-Principals (Julie Loveridge-Marks, Colin Mayer, Michael Kormany), with named counsellors, Indigenous Education staff, learning-assistance teachers, teacher-librarians, and career-life coordinators supporting the student body.

Name

Kelowna Secondary School

Legal name

École Kelowna Secondary School

Website

https://kss.sd23.bc.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

École Kelowna Secondary School is a public grades 10-12 secondary school in Kelowna, British Columbia, operated by School District #23 and funded by the BC Ministry of Education. It serves domestic and international students with academic, ELL, Indigenous Education, and dual-credit post-secondary pathway programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Academic curriculum
• Student support services
• Dual credit programs
• Extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelowna

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public secondary school operating under School District 23 (Central Okanagan). Revenue comes from provincial education funding and does not charge tuition for domestic students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

École Kelowna Secondary School provides public secondary education for students in grades 10-12, delivering a comprehensive academic curriculum including Advanced Placement courses, Career-Life education with dual credit pathways, athletics, and student support services such as English Language Learning, Indigenous Education, Counselling, and the Library Learning Commons. Students may also complete capstone projects, mentorship experiences, and online courses through eSchool BC.

Product overview

École Kelowna Secondary School (KSS) is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 10-12. The school's product portfolio includes core academic course offerings with AP (Advanced Placement) options, Career-Life Programs with dual credit partnerships, and specialized support services including English Language Learning, Indigenous Education, Learning Centre, and Counselling. The institution provides diverse elective programs in Technology Education, Physical Education, Drama, and Athletics, complemented by extracurricular clubs and the UNESCO Associated Schools Network initiative. Students can access online courses through eSchool BC and complete capstone projects through mentorship experiences. The school integrates with MyEducation BC for student information management, School Messenger for attendance, and SchoolCashOnline for fee payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Course Offerings (Grades 10-12) Comprehensive academic curriculum for grades 10-12 covering English, French, Math, Sciences, Social Studies, and elective courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) options and specialized programs. Intended for domestic and international students pursuing the BC Graduation Program.
• Career-Life Programs Career counselling, exploration activities, and work experience opportunities including mentorship experiences, job shadows, virtual career spotlights, and dual credit programs with post-secondary institutions. Targeted at grades 10-12 students preparing for post-secondary pathways.
• Athletics Program School athletics program offering various sports including football and athletics, with participation in Canadian Sport School programs. Targeted at student-athletes across grades 10-12.
• English Language Learning (ELL) Instructional support for English Language Learners at five proficiency levels (Beginning, Developing, Expanding, Consolidating, Bridging), developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Targeted at international and domestic students needing English language support.
• Indigenous Education Student advocates providing emotional, social, academic, and behavioral support for Indigenous students, connecting them with outside agencies and providing cultural experiences and events.
• Learning Centre Academic support including assessment of student strengths and weaknesses, Individualized Education Plans, study skills, upgrading courses, and behavioral and attendance support. Targeted at students requiring additional learning assistance.
• Library Learning Commons Resource center combining library and learning support services with teacher-librarians, providing research assistance and learning resources for students.
• Counselling Department Student and family support including course selection assistance, post-secondary planning, graduation program requirements, bursaries and scholarships, and mental health resources. Targeted at enrolled students and their families.
• Dual Credit Programs Partnership-based programs with BCIT, Okanagan College, UBC Okanagan, and Justice Institute of BC allowing high school students to start post-secondary programs while completing graduation requirements, providing pathways to vocational, technical, and university education.
• eSchool BC / Online Courses Online course offerings through School District 23's eSchool23 platform allowing students to take courses outside the regular timetable for flexible learning needs.
• KSS Capstone Senior capstone project program requiring students to complete mentorship experiences as part of BC Graduation Program requirements. Targeted at graduating grade 12 students.
• Technology Education Technology-focused elective courses covering various technical and vocational skills under the department motto 'THINK IT! DESIGN IT! BUILD IT!'. Targeted at students in grades 10-12.
• Physical Education Physical education courses and programs supporting student health and wellness. Targeted at students in grades 10-12.
• Drama Program Drama and theatre program offering KSS Night Owl Theatre performances. Targeted at students interested in performing arts.
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Various student clubs and extracurricular activities including KSS Literary Magazine, KSS Football, and other student organizations. Targeted at students seeking co-curricular engagement.
• UNESCO Associated Schools Network Program Candidate school program in the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) focusing on Education for All, Global Citizenship Education, Reconciliation, and Education for Sustainable Development. Targeted at students and staff engaging with global citizenship frameworks.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNESCO Associated Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉcole Kelowna Secondary is a candidate school in the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), working with approximately 100 Canadian UNESCO schools and nearly 10,000 schools globally to promote global citizenship education, reconciliation, and the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
• BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership allowing high school students to start post-secondary programs while completing graduation requirements, providing pathways to vocational and technical education.
• Okanagan CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary dual credit partner offering university transfer courses and vocational programs. Students can earn both high school credits and post-secondary credentials.
• UBC OkanagancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing dual credit opportunities and direct pathways for students to pursue undergraduate degrees at UBC's Okanagan campus.
• Justice Institute of BCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary partner offering dual credit programs in public safety and emergency services fields for interested high school students.
• School District 23 (SD23)coreOthersÉcole Kelowna Secondary operates under the Central Okanagan School District (SD23), which provides administrative support, curriculum guidance, transportation services, and access to district-wide programs including eSchool23 online learning platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brentwood College School: Private boarding secondary school on Vancouver Island with significant international student enrolment. Competes with KSS for international families seeking Canadian secondary education, though operates as a private boarding institution.
• Bodwell High School: Private secondary school in North Vancouver focused heavily on international students. Competes for the same tuition-paying international student market that KSS recruits from, though operates under a private (not public) model.

Direct peers

• Okanagan Mission Secondary School: Public secondary school in Kelowna within School District 23. Direct operational peer under shared district governance with comparable BC Graduation Program delivery and ELL/international student programs.
• Rutland Senior Secondary School: Public secondary school in Kelowna within School District 23. Closest geographic and operational peer — same district governance, same provincial curriculum, similar student demographic mix including international students.
• Sentinel Secondary School: Public secondary school in West Vancouver (SD45). Comparable BC public high school with AP courses and a strong academic reputation — similar academic positioning within the BC public system.
• University Hill Secondary School: Public secondary school in Vancouver with strong AP programming and academic focus. Comparable in offering above-standard academic pathways within BC public education.
• Mount Boucherie Secondary School: Public secondary school in West Kelowna operating in the same School District 23 (Central Okanagan). Directly comparable public high school serving a similar Okanagan catchment with overlapping SD23 district resources and programs.
• Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School: Large public secondary school in Vancouver (VSB). Comparable BC public high school with similar academic programming, international student recruitment, and AP offerings.
• Handsworth Secondary School: Public secondary school in North Vancouver (SD44). Comparable BC public high school with strong academic offerings, AP courses, and international student recruitment — similar institutional structure and target market.
• George Elliot Secondary School: Public secondary school in the SD23 catchment (Lake Country area). Comparable public high school sharing SD23 administration, funding model, and curriculum framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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