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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.
Location
École Au coeur de l'île Reviews
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Academic Learning of École Au coeur de l'île
44.45
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 44 - in line with the district public school average of 45, within 1 point.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
62.20
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
55.56
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
69.32
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 44, numeracy is 45, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 37 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 36 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 51 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 44, student commitment to learning is 62, critical thinking is 56, and college and career readiness is 69.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 69, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
64.41
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.66
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
71.25
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 71.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 71, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 64.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
68.33
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the district public school average of 88, trailing by 20 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
75.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well below the district public school average of 88, trailing by 13 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated less positively than in comparable schools, making this a resource area to strengthen.
47.51
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 83, trailing by 35 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 68, Facilities and Personnel is 75, and Learning Resources is 48.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 75, while Learning Resources is lowest at 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
65.50
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
59.20
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 65 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 65, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
52.78
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 12 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 53.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020/2021.