New Westminster Schools - District No. 40

What New Westminster Schools - District No. 40 does

New Westminster Schools – District No. 40 (legal name School District No. 40 (New Westminster)) is a public K-12 school district operating under the British Columbia Ministry of Education and governed by an elected Board of Education. The district serves students and families resident in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, operating multiple elementary schools, middle schools, and New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS). Leadership comprises Superintendent of Schools Mark Davidson and Board Chair Cheryl Sluis, with headquarters at 811 Ontario Street, New Westminster. As a government-funded public entity, the district is not privately owned and has no parent company or institutional investors.

The district's core offering is a comprehensive K-12 education portfolio delivered through standard instruction plus a broad Programs of Choice catalogue including French Immersion, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, Dual Credit, and Home Learners. Specialized services cover Inclusive Education, English Language Learners, Indigenous Education (with a dedicated Indigenous Education Council), International Education, Early Learning (Kindergarten, StrongStart, Ready Set Learn, Just B4 Preschool), Summer Learning, and Adult and Provincial Online Learning. Underlying technology is conventional: Microsoft 365 for staff and students, the provincial MyEducation BC Family Portal for student records, and Zoom plus Outlook/iCalendar integration for board meetings and community participation. A Tech Hub for Parents includes a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program and an Artificial Intelligence Resource Hub focused on parental guidance rather than internal AI capability.

The revenue model is dominated by recurring provincial Ministry of Education per-pupil funding, classified as subscription-recurring public education funding, with a secondary subscription-recurring stream from the tuition-based International Education Program serving international students. The district does not disclose specific revenue or budget figures; comparable BC school districts of similar enrollment scale operate in the $50M-$100M range. Distribution is direct: student registration through the district website and individual school offices. Recent strategic direction is defined by a five-year Strategic Plan launched in 2025, major capital capacity expansion (a $65 million new elementary school, the Tweedsmuir dual-school redevelopment adding 1,500-1,900 net new seats, and Queen Elizabeth Elementary expansion), and active partnership coordination with the BC Ministry of Infrastructure, Burnaby Schools (SD41), and community organizations.

Name

New Westminster Schools - District No. 40

Legal name

School District No. 40 (New Westminster)

Website

https://newwestschools.ca

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

New Westminster Schools – District No. 40 is a publicly funded K-12 school district under the BC Ministry of Education, serving resident students and families in New Westminster, British Columbia, with diverse programs including French Immersion, Montessori, IB, and Indigenous Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early learning programs
• Specialized academic programs
• Inclusive education services
• Indigenous education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Westminster

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded K-12 education services provided to residents of New Westminster, with provincial Ministry of Education funding
2. International Education Program: Tuition-based education program for international students

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

New Westminster Schools - District No. 40 operates as a public K-12 school district in British Columbia, administering elementary, middle, and secondary education to students in New Westminster. The district delivers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including standard curriculum, Programs of Choice (French Immersion, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, Dual Credit, Home Learners), Early Learning services, Inclusive Education, English Language Learners support, Indigenous Education, International Education, and Adult/Online Learning. All programs are supported by Microsoft 365 productivity tools and the MyEducation BC provincial student information system.

Product overview

New Westminster Schools - District No. 40 operates as a public school district serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The district's offerings consist of a comprehensive website portal providing access to all district information, the provincial MyEducation BC student information system for families, and a diverse portfolio of educational programs including French Immersion, Montessori, and International Baccalaureate as Programs of Choice. Early learning services encompass Kindergarten, StrongStart, and preschool programs. The district also provides specialized programs for Inclusive Education, English Language Learners, Indigenous Education, International Education, and Adult/Online Learning. Summer Learning programs and Dual Credit opportunities complement the core educational offerings. All programs are supported by Microsoft 365 tools for staff and students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Programs Early childhood education programs including Kindergarten, StrongStart, Ready Set Learn, Just B4 Preschool, and Early Literacy Screening for young children and their families.
• French Immersion Program French language immersion educational program offered at elementary and middle school levels for students and families seeking bilingual education.
• Montessori Program Montessori educational approach program offered within the district's Programs of Choice for students seeking alternative pedagogical methods.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program International Baccalaureate educational program offered as part of the district's Programs of Choice for students pursuing an internationally recognized diploma pathway.
• Dual Credit Program Program allowing secondary students to earn both high school and post-secondary credits simultaneously.
• Home Learners Program Educational support and resources for families choosing to home school their children within the district.
• Summer Learning Summer educational programs including full-credit courses for grades 10-12, non-credit short courses for grades 6-12, K-5 summer learning, and summer online learning.
• Adult and Provincial Online Learning Online learning opportunities for adult learners and provincial distance education programs.
• Inclusive Education Support services for students with diverse learning needs within the district.
• International Education Program Tuition-based programs serving international students attending schools within the district.
• English Language Learners Program English language support services for students learning English as an additional language.
• Indigenous Education Educational support and cultural programs for Indigenous students including the Indigenous Education Council and reconciliation initiatives.
• Child Care and After School Programs Before and after school care programs including Qayqayt Seamless Day, Tweedsmuir After School Studio, and community child care partnerships.
• New Westminster Schools Website and Portal Official district website providing access to school information, student registration, programs, news, board meetings, and resources for families and staff.
• MyEducation BC Family Portal Provincial student information system portal allowing families to access school records, attendance, and academic information for their children.

Quantifiable outcome

• BC School Sports Citation of Excellence award received by NWSS physical education teacher Peter Battistin
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered community, core and major.

• New Westminster Neighbourhood HousecommunityStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026Coordination with New Westminster Neighbourhood House to support community members displaced by the Pinecrest Manor fire. Donation centre established at Lord Kelvin Elementary gymnasium to collect aid for fire victims.
• Ministry of Infrastructure (Provincial Government)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Government partner supporting the redevelopment of the Lord Tweedsmuir site. The Province supported the District to proceed with a business case as part of Budget 2026 for the redevelopment project. Provincial government will cover relocation costs and provide funding for new school construction.
• Burnaby Schools (SD41)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Partnership with Burnaby Schools to relocate Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary students and staff to the former Stride Avenue Community School during construction of the new campus. Tweedsmuir staff and students will relocate to the Stride facility while new schools are built.
• Province of British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Provincial government committing $65 million to build new elementary school adjacent to Fraser River Middle School with 605-seat capacity and green building design targeting 93% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care: The provincial funding authority and regulator for all BC public school districts including SD40. Not a competitor but the single most important external party determining the district's funding envelope, capital approvals, and policy compliance.
• Vancouver Island University (Royal Roads pathway providers): Post-secondary institution that partners with BC school districts for Dual Credit programs like the one offered at New Westminster. Relevant as an ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, illustrating the K-12 to post-secondary bridge that supports the district's Dual Credit offering.

Direct peers

• Vancouver School District (SD39): Adjacent Metro Vancouver public school district operating K-12 schools with French Immersion, IB, and other programs of choice under the BC Ministry of Education. Direct comparable due to shared provincial funding model, similar urban demographics, and overlapping Programs of Choice offerings.
• Burnaby School District (SD41): Neighboring BC public school district explicitly named as a relocation partner in the Tweedsmuir redevelopment. Operates the same provincial funding envelope, comparable K-12 mix, and shared athletic governance via the Burnaby New Westminster Schools Athletic Association.
• Coquitlam School District (SD43): Metro Vancouver public school district operating under the BC Ministry with comparable size to New Westminster and similarly diverse Programs of Choice. Closest peer on enrollment scale and program breadth.
• Surrey Schools (SD36): Largest BC school district by enrollment, operating K-12 public schools under the same provincial funding model with extensive programs of choice and large international student program. Useful comparable on scale, capital expansion cadence, and International Education Program revenue mix.
• Richmond School District (SD38): Metro Vancouver public school district with similar Programs of Choice mix including French Immersion and IB, and significant International Education Program enrollment. Comparable on urban demographic profile and capital expansion pattern.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto District School Board: Canada's largest public school board, operating K-12 under a different province (Ontario) but sharing the public district governance model, programs of choice, and English Language Learner / Inclusive Education mandates. Useful benchmark on operational scale and inclusive programming cost pressures.
• Calgary Board of Education: Major Canadian public school authority operating K-12 under Alberta's funding model. Comparable on programs of choice, alternative programs, and capital expansion playbooks even though funding structures differ from BC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/newwestschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/newwestschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-westminster-schools-district-no-40

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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