The greatest thing about education in the South Kootenay is that you're not just a number. Relationships with educators are friendly because the community is smaller and instructors see students outside of the classroom setting. There is often a warmer more encouraging learning environment than what you'd find in larger centres. One result is that the South Kootenay area traditionally has produced students with an above average standing in British Columbia.

The results from recent Grade 12 Provincial Examinations show that School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) students continue to demonstrate high levels of academic success. Combined results from the three secondary schools show that last year’s students outperformed the average scores in other school districts in 8 out of 10 subjects. This has been a consistent pattern over the past years as the school district academic results and graduation rates have been one of the best in the province.

• School District 20 Kindergarden through Grade 12
• Selkirk College Campuses in Trail, Castlegar & Nelson
• DESK Distance Learning School of the Kootenays
• French School Kindergarden to Grade 4 French school
• Greater Trail Skill Centre Skills and Training
• Community Futures Business & Entrepreneurial assistance and training

• School District 20 International Program:  During our first year of operation as an international program we've had many 1-3 month students and five long term (full school year) students from Korea and Hong Kong.   For further information contact Grant Lenarduzzi @250-368-2230.
• Selkirk College - For 2006-2007 over 150 international students enrolled at the South Kootenay's Selkirk College.  One of their many offerings is the "English as a Second Language" Program. Learn English, and learn to ski in your time off!!
• Ski and Sport School At Rossland Secondary School