Cariboo Adventist Academy

About

Cariboo Adventist Academy is located at 1405 South Lakeside Dr, Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A7. It is a coeducational K–12 day school serving students from across the Cariboo region. The school describes itself as a caring, passionate learning community with an inclusive environment, an excellent student-teacher ratio, and high-quality Christian education. It is a Group 1 Independent School under BC’s Independent School Act and is operated by Seventh-day Adventist Churches in the Williams Lake area.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

Education language: The sources indicate that French is taught at the school (listed as a staff teaching area). No bilingual or immersion program details are provided, and the sources do not mention English Language Learning (ELL) supports or the language(s) used for core instruction.

Religious affiliation: Cariboo Adventist Academy provides Christian education and is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Churches of the Williams Lake area (in conjunction with the British Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists).

Grades: K-12

Phone: 250 392-4741

Email: principal@caawl.ca

Principal: Adam Pardy

Education Languages

The sources indicate that French is taught at the school (listed as a staff teaching area). No bilingual or immersion program details are provided, and the sources do not mention English Language Learning (ELL) supports or the language(s) used for core instruction.

Religious Affiliation

Cariboo Adventist Academy provides Christian education and is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Churches of the Williams Lake area (in conjunction with the British Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists).

Programs and Services

**Music / Band** The school has a long-standing music program, including band and choir that travel and perform across British Columbia and Alberta. **Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Student support / special education** Staff listings indicate supports such as Learning Assistance (including elementary and high school learning assistance) and Inclusive Education. Work Experience is also listed as a staff area.

• Senior boys & girls volleyball
• Junior boys & girls volleyball
• Senior co-ed flag football
• Junior co-ed flag football
• Elementary floor hockey
• Elementary basketball
• Track and field

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes an inclusive school environment and describes its community as caring and passionate, encouraging students to grow, explore, and succeed. The athletics program highlights inclusiveness, sportsmanship, and strong competition in a Christian environment.

Enrollment

Admissions are processed after documentation is received, with a decision communicated within 30 days of receiving all documentation. The school provides registration packets for new students and returning students, and notes that admissions for the following school year are processed beginning March 1.