Our partner in providing
a flexible and robust education
that leaves room for
personal ambitions
“Everything we do is based upon our fundamental belief that the key to an effective, lasting education is to empower each student to learn in his or her own manner.
That includes working with each student individually to find their unique spark of interest that will motivate their own personal process of discovery. We strive to give our students the flexibility to learn at their own pace and in the style that best fits their lifestyle and learning needs, while providing the guidance, resources and one-on-one support to help them succeed.”
Navigate NIDES has been providing education to BC families since 1989, and was proudly one of the 9 original distance education schools in British Columbia. They are learning pioneers that have always embraced the principles of “blended learning” by using new technologies to enhance learning at home and to create meaningful connections between students, teachers, and their communities. Today over 4000 part time and full time students enroll with Navigate NIDES. Though many of their students live in communities within central and northern Vancouver Island, they serve K-12 students throughout the whole province of BC.
NIDES’ programming has evolved from offering simple distance education in BC to a rich slate of online learning options such as K-9 blended programs, high school courses, adult education, Indigenous and special education programming and the largest selection of international language programs in the Pacific Northwest. Navigate NIDES is a fully funded and accredited BC school offering blended and online learning that meets all provincially mandated learning outcomes and is directed by a BC-certified teacher.
NIDES is very proud of their leadership in blended learning, receiving the Canadian Innovators in Education Award for our Fine Art eCademy program in 2016, and the iNACOL Innovative Blended and Online Learning Practice Award in 2014.