Kootenay Discovery School

Kootenay Discovery School (KDS) is School District 5’s public online and blended learning school, supporting Kindergarten to Grade 12 students and adult learners. Use this page to choose the registration option that best fits your situation.

KDS offers flexible, teacher-supported learning options for full-time students, cross-enrolled students, and adult learners. All programs follow the BC curriculum and are supported by BC-certified teachers.

Choose Your Registration Pathway

New K–9 Full-Time Students

For families interested in full-time K–9 online learning or blended learning through KDS. K–9 learning operates from September to June and includes teacher support, learning plan meetings, regular communication, and formal reporting.

K–3 students learn through home-based, hands-on activities with teacher support. Some students may also participate in blended learning where space is available. Grades 4–9 students access learning through Brightspace, our secure online learning platform, with support from a BC-certified teacher.

Note: K–9 blended programs may have limited capacity. Online programs may continue to have space available, but mid-year transfers should be discussed in advance and proceed with the approval of the student’s home school.

New Grades 10–12 Full-Time Students

For students who plan to complete a full course load or graduation program through KDS. Grades 10–12 students access courses through Brightspace and are supported by BC-certified teachers.

High school courses are flexible and self-paced, while still requiring regular engagement, teacher assessment, and completion of required provincial assessments such as Literacy and Numeracy assessments.

Register for Cross-Enrollment 

Students in Grades 8–12 may be eligible to take a Grade 10–12 course through KDS while remaining enrolled at their current school. Cross-enrolment may help students access a course not offered at their school, create flexibility in their schedule, explore a specialized subject, upgrade a course, or support their graduation plan.

Students may not be enrolled in the same course at two schools at the same time.

Adult Learners

KDS supports adult learners who are working toward graduation or upgrading for employment or post-secondary purposes.

Non-graduated adult learners may work toward the BC Dogwood Diploma or the Adult Graduation Diploma. Graduated adult learners may be eligible to take select tuition-free courses, as determined by the BC Ministry of Education.

Before You Register

KDS uses one registration form for K-9 and one registration form for Grades 10-12 and Adult Learning. 

Please be prepared to provide required registration information and supporting documents. These may include proof of age, proof of BC residency, parent/guardian information where applicable, previous school information, and any relevant learning support documents.

Required supporting documents can be emailed to kds.mailing@sd5.bc.ca.

How to Register

1. Open and complete the Grade 10-12 and Adult Online Registration Form or the Grade K-9 New Student Registration Form
2. Email any required supporting documents to kds.mailing@sd5.bc.ca.
3. KDS staff will review your registration and contact you about next steps.
4. Where appropriate, a learning plan meeting, course selection conversation, or program planning conversation will be arranged.

Need Help?

If you are unsure which registration option applies to you, please contact KDS before submitting your form.

Email: kds.mailing@sd5.bc.ca
Phone: 250-423-4912

You can also visit the Contact page for office locations and current hours of operation.

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