École Au coeur de l'île

About

Au-Cœur-De-L'Ile is located at 566 Linshart Rd, Comox, BC V9M 2K8. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone (CSF) and serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It describes a commitment to developing students’ cultural identity and promoting the growth of a francophone community through excellent public French-language education, while also giving students opportunities to master English as a second language.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)

Education language: The school provides public education in French and emphasizes developing strong French language skills. It also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language: English.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-12

Phone: 250 339-1848

Email: ecole_coeur_ile@csf.bc.ca

Principal: Valerie Granzotto

Education Languages

The school provides public education in French and emphasizes developing strong French language skills. It also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language: English.

Programs and Services

**Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Childcare / early learning** The school lists early childhood options, including a daycare/after-school care program ("Garderie et service de garde scolaire"). **Student support / special education** The school lists access to “specialized services” ("Services spécialisés"), and also offers homework help ("Aide aux devoirs"). **Student leadership and recognition** The school lists a student council ("Conseil étudiant") and information about scholarships/bursaries ("Bourses d’études"). **Food services** The school lists a hot lunch program ("Repas chauds").

• Terry Fox Run
• Rock climbing (Grades K–6; Grades 7–12)
• Cross-country running team (Grades 3–6; Grade 7)
• Volleyball teams (Grades 5–6; Grades 7–8)
• Basketball teams (Grades 5–6; Grades 7–12)
• Cross-country skiing program (Grades 3–6)
• Sailing program (Grade 4)
• Open gym at lunch (secondary; supervised)
• Skating day

School Culture and Expectations

The school says it is committed to developing students’ cultural identity and promoting the development of a francophone community. CSF also communicates a focus on equity, respect, and diversity, and emphasizes creating inclusive and safe environments for students and staff, including support for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School bus transportation is offered starting the first day of classes. Families must register for school transportation each year using an online form (available May to July for the upcoming school year), and will receive confirmation of the pick-up/drop-off point during the week before school starts. Families are asked to submit an address/phone change form by email if their contact information changes during the year.

Enrollment

Enrollment is completed online through MyEducation BC (https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do). Families are directed to complete a Francophone Program membership form, and the school provides help tutorials for creating a MyEducation BC account and completing online registration. The school also links to the CSF admission policy/summary of admission requirements.