Frequently Asked Questions

Independent schools in our province operate under not-for-profit societies with volunteer boards of directors and BC Ministry of Education licensing. At Saplings, we maintain all provincial curriculum requirements and employ certified teachers while offering two key distinctions: half of our instruction takes place in outdoor classrooms, and we maintain smaller class sizes that allow children to develop at their individual pace. As a designated Group One Independent School, we receive 50% of our funding from the provincial government, with the remaining operating costs covered through tuition and charitable donations.

We are passionate about cultivating our students’ love of learning and take our responsibility as educators seriously. We follow the BC curriculum, and our goal is to help our students approach every learning experience with curiosity, collaboration, intrinsic motivation, and a growth mindset.

Yes, we offer both before and after school care. Our before care runs from 7:30-9:00 AM and our after care goes from 3:00-6:00 PM. Further information, including pricing, can be found here(https://www.saplingsoutdoorprogram.ca/pemberton-afterschoolcare)

For the 2025/26 school year, our tuition is $9950.