Mission Kelowna Real Estate Near Private Schools
Choosing what school to send your child to is an important decision. Kelowna has a number of great schools. However, the area you live in often determines what schools you have access to. With that being said, private schools are available to anyone within the city – no matter what Kelowna neighbourhood you live in. Although, living near your child’s school is certainly a benefit. When you choose where to buy your home, it is important to consider what schools are available.
In this article, we will be going over the private schools closest to Upper and Lower Mission Kelowna real estate. Follow along below to learn more about Willowstone Academy, Kelowna Christian School, and Immaculata High.
Willowstone Academy
Willowstone Academy is a small private school located on Lakeshore Road in the Lower Mission area. This private school is a Christian school that teaches students from Preschool all the way to Grade 9. Despite being a Christian school, Willowstone Academy is welcoming to all faiths. Students in K-5 attend school from 8:40 am until 3:00 pm and students in grades 6-9 attend school from 8:40 am until 3:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. However, on Wednesday students are all dismissed at 1:20 pm.
Willowstone students have a number of extracurricular, elective, and academic options available to them. From music to sports there’s something for every student at Willowstone! Tuition at this school varies from year to year. However, parents can expect to pay just over $500 per month for their students to attend school. This does not include the registration fee, before and after-school care, or uniforms. Learn more about Willowstone Academy on its website!
Immaculata Catholic High School
Immaculata Catholic High School is a private school that is located on K.L.O Road in the Lower Mission. This private school is of Catholic faith and structures much of learning around these values. Although Immaculata is a Catholic school, they welcome students from all religious backgrounds. At Immaculata, the typical enrollment per year is 230 students between grades 8 and 12. Thus, classes are small and students get the opportunity to be a part of a close-knit community. Students in attendance at this school begin at 8:30 am each morning and finish their day at 3:05 pm. Immaculata offers a number of athletics programs including soccer, basketball, and volleyball. There are also a variety of fine arts options like theatre, music, and visual arts.
Tuition at Immaculata is $690 per month for 10 months. However, if you are a contributing member of a Catholic Parish, your fee will only be $515 per month. The tuition price goes down depending on how many students you have enrolled at the school or supporting schools (OLOL, or St. Joes). Uniforms are required to be worn each day at Immaculata and should be purchased at the beginning of the school year. Learn more about Immaculata, on their website.
Kelowna Christian School
Kelowna Christian School is a private school that is located on Benvoulin Road in the Lower Mission. This private school is of Christian faith and much of students’ education is centred around a biblical foundation. Although KCS is a Christian school, they welcome students with different faiths. At KCS, the core values are the Bible, prayer, creativity, excellence, perseverance, and integrity. The typical enrollment per year is small, allowing students and staff to get to know each other. KCS teaches students from K-12. Moreover, KCS offers a number of athletics programs including rugby, swim, cross country, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. There are also a variety of fine arts options like theatre, music, and visual arts. As well as woodworking, foods, yearbook, and media design.
Tuition at KCS varies depending on how many children you have enrolled and what grade(s) they are in. For one student attending Kindergarten, the tuition is $5,425 per year. Contrastively, for one student in grade 10, 11, or 12 the cost per year is $7,325. The tuition price goes down depending on how many students you have enrolled at the school. Uniforms are required to be worn each day at KCS and should be purchased at the beginning of the school year. Learn more about KCS, on their website.
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Mission Kelowna real estate is home to many schools. From private to public schools there’s something for every student. We hope this article helped provide some insight into the private schools in the Mission. For more information about enrolling your child in one of these schools, contact us today. We’d be happy to answer any questions about private schools in the Mission. Be sure to reach out with any inquiries about Mission Kelowna real estate. We look forward to helping you achieve your 2023 real estate goals. B
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