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Christian Life School is located at 8923 112 Ave, Fort St John, BC V1J 6G2. It is a Class 1 Independent School serving the North Peace Region for over 40 years and offers Kindergarten through Grade 9 while teaching the BC Curriculum K–9. The school describes itself as a caring and safe haven that seeks to disciple and educate students in a Christian worldview, centered on Christ as “a lighthouse in the community.”
School type: Independent School (Peace River North)
Education language: Christian Life School teaches the BC Curriculum (K–9). French is taught in grades five through eight.
Religious affiliation: Christian Life School is a Christian, interdenominational independent school. The school’s mission and vision are explicitly centered on Christ, and it provides faith-based learning experiences such as morning devotions, Bible classes, and Chapel (locally developed courses).
Grades: K-9
Phone: 250 785-1437
Email: office@christianlifeschool.ca
Principal: Garry Jones
Christian Life School teaches the BC Curriculum (K–9). French is taught in grades five through eight.
Christian Life School is a Christian, interdenominational independent school. The school’s mission and vision are explicitly centered on Christ, and it provides faith-based learning experiences such as morning devotions, Bible classes, and Chapel (locally developed courses).
**Faith-based learning (Christian education)** Christian Life School presents concepts from a Biblical point-of-view when appropriate. Students participate in morning devotions, Bible classes, and Chapel, and the school seeks to include local pastors and ministries during these times. **French** French is taught in grades five through eight. **Transportation support** The school notes a bus stop with shelter right in front of the school, and lists a bus driver among staff roles.
The school describes itself as “a caring and safe haven” and emphasizes academic and spiritual growth. Its stated focus is a Christian worldview, with a vision of being “a lighthouse in the community” and teaching students to be “salt in the world.”
The school lists a bus stop with shelter right in front of the school. It also notes having a parking lot attendant/traffic control before and after school to support student safety, and a bike rack for students and staff during warmer months.
Families are encouraged to book a tour (by calling 250-785-1437) to meet the principal and see the campus. After the tour, an interview is scheduled with the principal and a School Board member; families then pick up and submit a registration package, and the school notifies families of acceptance and classroom placement. A registration form is available online, and the office can assist by phone or email (office@christianlifeschool.ca).
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Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 47 - in line with the comparison cohort average of 49, within 1 point.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 54
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 41, numeracy is 54, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 54, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 10 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 12 points since 2020-2021.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 47.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020-2021.
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
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Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 47 - in line with the comparison cohort average of 49, within 1 point.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 54
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 41, numeracy is 54, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 54, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 10 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 12 points since 2020-2021.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 47.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020-2021.
Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 45 - below the comparison cohort average of 49, trailing by 4 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 42, numeracy is 47, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score declined by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 9 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 5 points since 2020-2021.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2020-2021.
Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 50 - above the comparison cohort average of 49, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 61
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 39, numeracy is 61, and overall is 50.
Compared with 2021-2022, the overall score improved by 11 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 61, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 points since 2021-2022, while numeracy improved by 25 points since 2021-2022.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 50.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2021-2022.