School District No. 71 (comox Valley)

Name

School District No. 71 (comox Valley)

Legal name

School District No. 71 (Comox Valley)

Website

https://comoxvalleyschools.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Primary secondary schools
• Special education services
• Indigenous education programs
• Online distance learning

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, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) operates a public K-12 school district delivering core and specialized educational programs across elementary, middle, and secondary schools in the Comox Valley. Offerings include French Immersion, Montessori, Indigenous Education, Fine Arts, Career Programs, Environmental & Outdoor Learning, inclusive education, and online learning through Navigate/NIDES, supplemented by child care services and the Feeding Futures universal meal program.

Product overview

School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) operates as a K-12 public school district providing comprehensive educational services through a network of schools and programs. The district's offerings include core academic programs, specialized programs (French Immersion, Montessori, Indigenous Education, Fine Arts, Career Programs), online learning through Navigate/NIDES (Brightspace), and support services (Technology Services, Learning Resources Centre). The district also provides child care services, universal meal programs (Feeding Futures), and community-based programs. The primary customer-facing platform is the Comox Valley Schools website portal, supplemented by Learn71 for family resources. The district does not operate as a software product company but rather as an educational services provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Navigate/NIDES Online Learning Online K-12 distance education program powered by D2L Brightspace, providing flexible digital learning options for students in the Comox Valley and beyond.
• Career Programs Grades 9-12 career education and pathway programs featuring dual-credit courses, career exploration, and post-secondary partnerships for students in the Comox Valley.
• French Immersion French language immersion program at elementary and secondary levels, with early immersion from Kindergarten and late immersion entry at Grade 6.
• Montessori Program Montessori educational program offered at Queneesh Elementary for elementary-aged students in the Comox Valley.
• ENTER Programs Specialized alternative education programs including ENTER/E2 (environmental and entrepreneurial) and Fine Arts pathways for Comox Valley students.
• Indigenous Education District programs supporting Indigenous students and integrating Indigenous knowledge, cultures, and perspectives, delivered in collaboration with K'ómoks First Nation.
• Environmental & Outdoor Learning Outdoor and environmental education programs connecting Comox Valley students with nature-based learning experiences at locations such as Cottonwood Rose Farm.
• Inclusive Education Programs and supports for students with diverse learning needs, including special education services and individualized accommodations across the district.
• Feeding Futures School Food Program Universal school meal program providing nutritious food to Comox Valley students district-wide, expanded through Feeding Futures funding to reach approximately 50% of all students.
• StrongStart Early learning drop-in program for young children and their caregivers, providing play-based learning opportunities at Comox Valley district schools.
• Child Care Services Child care programs operating on school grounds, including infant/toddler care, preschool, before/after-school care, and the Young Parent Program delivered in partnership with Today 'N' Tomorrow Learning Society.
• Fine Arts Program District fine arts program offering visual and performing arts education for Comox Valley students, including district-wide musical productions and arts showcases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Feeding Futures School Food Program now reaching nearly half of all students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Today 'N' Tomorrow Learning SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Not-for-profit child care operator operating new 126-child capacity centre at G.P. Vanier Secondary School. The partnership brings together Young Parent Program (30+ years supporting expectant/parenting students), Teddies 'N' Toddlers infant and toddler care, and Little Friends Early Learning Centre in one purpose-built facility. Funded through $7.9 million ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund (provincial and federal Canada-BC agreement).
• K'ómoks First NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership including Local Education Agreement between SD71 and K'ómoks First Nation. District operates Indigenous Education Department coordinating cultural learning experiences at Kumugwe Big House. School Board acknowledges traditional territories of K'ómoks First Nation. Supports Truth and Reconciliation efforts and Indigenous Brilliance Day professional learning for all staff.
• BC Healthy Communities SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partnership with BC Healthy Communities Society for active transportation pilot program. Selected Cumberland Community School to participate in pilot project designed to increase the number of students using active transportation between home and school.
• Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional partnership for infrastructure and emergency response coordination. CVRD provides sewer and utility services that impact school operations, as demonstrated during the May 2026 no flush order affecting Courtenay and Comox schools.
• District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerComox Valley District Parents Advisory Council serves as collective voice for School District #71 parents and guardians. Hosts speaker series events for parent education and engagement, including sessions with White Hatter and Christopher Burt.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ComoxValleySD71
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2fHd0wEeSE7W-tlTnkvzEw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ComoxValleySchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/comoxvalleysd71

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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