Start your journey at Kootenay River Secondary
Location: Creston (population 12,000)
Grades: 8 - 12
Students: 600 (20 international students)
Class Size: smaller class sizes and personalized attention, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
Graduates: top universities include the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, and University of Victoria
Curriculum
Curriculum
Our core curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation across essential academic disciplines.
- Career Education
- English
- French
- Math
- PE
- Science
- Social Studies
Electives
In addition, students can explore a wide range of electives. Elective course fees are included in tuition costs.
- Art
- Automotive Technology
- Band
- Digital Media Design/Digital Media Production
- Drama
- Entrepreneurship and Marketing
- Food Studies
- Computer Information Systems
- Mechanics
- Metal Work
- Photography
- Robotics, ROV's & Drones
- Woodworking
Clubs
Kootenay River Secondary School offers clubs throughout semester one (S1) and/or semester two (S2). One time annual fees may apply:
- Basketball ($200 fee - S1)
- Badminton ($75 fee - S1)
- Golf ($75 fee - S2)
- Soccer ($200 fee - S1)
- Swimming ($75 fee - S1)
- Track and Field ($75 fee - S2)
- Volleyball ($200 fee - S1)
- Art Club (No fee S1/S2)
- Weight Lifting (No fee S1/S2)
- Craft Club (No fee S1/S2)
- D&D Club (No fee S1/S2)
About Creston Valley
Nestled in Creston Valley, the school is within driving distance of major cities—8 hours from Vancouver and 6 hours from Calgary.
Creston Valley is known for its safe, diverse, and friendly atmosphere, offering healthcare facilities, public transportation, and an active lifestyle with community activities at the Creston District Community Complex and the Creston Valley Youth Network. Whitewater Ski Hill is an eighty minute drive from Creston.
Transportation includes a public bus for students within 2.5 km and a school bus for longer distances.
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