Maranatha Christian School

About

1278 Lakeview Crescent, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1A3 is home to Maranatha Christian School. The school provides instruction from Kindergarten through Grade 10 and serves students from a variety of church denominations in the community. Maranatha describes its approach as integrating academics with a Christian view of God and His world, nurturing educational, socio-emotional, and spiritual needs. The school emphasizes a strength-based, community approach that partners with families to equip students to serve the Lord in their community and beyond.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Maranatha Christian School is a Christian school and a ministry of the Evangelical Free Church of Williams Lake, integrating education with a Christian worldview and faith practices.

Grades: K-10

Phone: 250 392-7410

Email: principal@wlefc.org

Principal: Pamela Skinner

Religious Affiliation

Maranatha Christian School is a Christian school and a ministry of the Evangelical Free Church of Williams Lake, integrating education with a Christian worldview and faith practices.

Programs and Services

**Christian faith formation / worldview integration** The school states that it integrates learning with a Christian view of God and His world and aims to help students live out their faith daily, including developing servant-based leadership and opportunities to serve others. **Student learning technology & online learning tools** Students have access to log-on portals and platforms including MyEducationBC, Microsoft Office 365, MCS Moodle, Raz Kids, Mathletics, and Xello (student planning/career platform). **School policies & student expectations resources** The school provides policy videos/resources for dress code and electronics/cell phone expectations, alongside a Parent Handbook and other family resources.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes a strength-based approach and collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. Its stated mission and values focus on academic excellence, servant-based leadership, and living faith daily. Core values include salvation (a Christ-centered relationship with God), lifelong learning (forming a Christian worldview and pursuing excellence), Christlikeness, service and leadership, and life management (spiritual, academic, and vocational preparation). The school also references “Community Responsibilities and Standards” intended to outline behavioral and lifestyle expectations aligned to its mission and biblical standards.

Enrollment

Families are directed to review the Parent Handbook, download and complete the Application Package and application, and then call to schedule an interview. The school states that all applicants must go through the interview process before a decision is made.