Beachcombers Academy

About

Beachcombers Academy is located at 7375 Island Highway, Fanny Bay, BC V0R 1W0. The school’s stated mission is to help children discover and nurture their passions, unique abilities, and “inner spirit,” while preserving curiosity and building a love of lifelong learning. It emphasizes creative thinking, authentic living, purpose-filled lives, responsibility to self/community/the natural world, and practicing love and respect for self and others.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Comox Valley)

Education language: The program description lists French as part of the school program, along with Literacy, Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts. The sources provided do not clearly state the primary language(s) used to teach the core curriculum, and they do not describe a French immersion/bilingual model or English language learning (ELL) support.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 778 427-4007

Email: principal.beachcombers@shaw.ca

Principal: Cathy Bertram

Education Languages

The program description lists French as part of the school program, along with Literacy, Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts. The sources provided do not clearly state the primary language(s) used to teach the core curriculum, and they do not describe a French immersion/bilingual model or English language learning (ELL) support.

Programs and Services

Arts (Visual Arts & Music) The school program includes Visual Arts & Music, and the site also references a “Music Program Snapshot.” French French is listed as part of the school’s program. Physical Education Physical Education is listed as a program area on the website. Outdoor / place-based learning (Coastal Studies, Organic Gardening, Coastal Sports) The website highlights Coastal Studies and Organic Gardening, as well as “Sailing & Coastal Sports” (including kayaking). Child care Child care is listed as an offering on the website. Transportation (Seascapes Bus Service) The school references a “Seascapes Bus Service” page for transportation.

School Culture and Expectations

Beachcombers Academy emphasizes nurturing children’s passions and unique abilities while preserving natural curiosity. Its mission highlights developing creative, authentic, purpose-filled learners, fostering responsibility to self, community, and the natural world, and practicing love and respect for self and others.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The website references a “Seascapes Bus Service” for transportation. No additional details about drop-off/pick-up procedures, parking, or walking/biking expectations are provided in the sources.

Enrollment

The Admissions/Contact page includes an “Apply NOW” option and references an “Online Application Information Form.”