Kelowna's Education programs are extensive in their diversity. Kelowna is home to a branch of UBC (University of British Columbia), and also offers learning through the Okanagan College. These schools offer a wide variety of academic, career technical and vocational programming. As well there's an assortment of Elementary and Secondary schools designed for all types of ethical and religious backgrounds.

GENERAL:

School District 23 Website - The School District for the Central Okanagan provides information about all its schools and also employment opportunities within our school system.

School District 67 Website - The school district is centered around the cities of Penticton and Summerland and provides excellent tools for parents, including programs and calender events.

List of Schools for Central Okanagan - A word document spreadsheet downloadable / printable for all schools in Central Okanagan from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Relocate to Kelowna Website - A excellent generalized list of schools and information regarding them in the Sunny Okanagan.

 

 

POST-SECONDARY:

 

UBC Okanagan Website - The University of British Columbia for the Okanagan has been present in the community since 2005 and offers excellence in many fields.

Okanagan College Website - A centrally located campus offering knowledge in Arts, Business, Interior Design, Science/Technologies, Health, and the Trades.

 

 

SPECIALTY SCHOOLING:

 

Fine Arts & Fashion/Entertainment:

Allan International Models Website - Placing models with prestigious model agencies around the world including Wilhelmina, Next, Elite, Ford, Major, Fashion, FMI, Cinq-Deux-Un, PT, Idole, Montage & Folio to name just a few.

Fine Art Bartending Website - Bartending School whose courses covers mixology, custom beverage preparation, wines, service and much more.

John Jacobs Golf School Website - These lessons are designed to take into account ample instruction time, time to practice after, and a full game of golf on days of your choosing. 

Kelowna's Actors Studio Website - Kelowna Actors Studio offers performance opportunities in Acting/Comedy and Musical Theater.

Kelowna Community Music School Website -A school promoting lifelong learning and love of music through excellent instruction in a variety of musical styles .

Okanagan's Fashion Institute Website - Fashion Institute offers an enriching education in the artistic realm of clothing construction and Fashion Design.

Wine & Thyme Website - This cooking school is nestled among the vineyards in the heart of the Central Okanagan Valley offering courses in gourmet cuisine. 

 

Business:

 

Jarvis Center Website - A Business center around since 1986 that has been building a reputation to be proud of across Canada and around the world.

 

Computer Training:

Power Concepts Website - Providing one or two day courses or custom training in Microsoft Office, Windows and other applications, and provides Microsoft Office User Specialist courses and exams.

Right Click Training Website - Training in PC Basics, Emailing, Word, Excel, Digital Cameras, and more

 

English Second Language:

International Gateway Kelowna Website - International Gateway Kelowna offers English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to students in a safe, caring and affordable environment.

Prestige English Language Academy Website - A private school and Tour Group Coordinator that provides personalized service in English as a Second Language. Ideal for Chinese, Japanese or Korean students.

 

Flying:

Air Hart Aviation School Website - One of the most prestigious and comprehensive Float Plane Training centers in North America, with extremely well priced float plane training packages!

Okanagan Mountain Helicopter Flying School Website - Okanagan Mountain Helicopters Training and Instruction school offers the most comprehensive helicopter pilot training in the industry and is known for a high standard of flight training and instruction.

Recreational Flight Website - Originally offered just in Montreal, this paragliding training course is now offered here in Kelowna for an out of this world experience!

 

Health Care:

The BC Society of Training for Health and Employment Opportunities Website - A dynamic, nonprofit organization dedicated to offering a selection of exemplary employment-related programs, courses, continuing education, leisure activities, and supported education services.

Canadian Institute of Natural Health & Healing Website - School offering correspondence courses in everything from Aromatherapy to Reflexology. 

Orca Institute Website - (For Counseling Hypnotherapy Certificate) - Provides the student with the hypnotherapy and counseling skills necessary to be in private practice or as complement to an existing practice in the health care field.

 

Preparatory School:

Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School Website - This is a prestigious school offering only the best for students PRESCHOOL-GRADE 7. With small class sizes students receive lots of attention and one on one help. School requires application and enrolment fees along with yearly fees, plus uniforms.