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The Voice
For Independent Schools In BC
FISA BC is a non-profit society registered with the Corporate and Personal Property Registries office, Ministry of Finance of BC, Victoria, British Columbia. There are currently 282 independent schools that are voluntary members of FISA BC, representing 91% of the total independent school enrolment (2010/2011).
News
Feb
22
Feb
21
Poll
Do you think independent schools consider themselves to be in competition with public schools?
Yes
58%
No
42%
Total votes: 12
Quick Facts
During the past ten years (2001 – 2011), the enrolment of independent schools in BC has increased by approximately 12,000 students or 17%. During that same period, public school enrolment declined by 12% or just over 76,000 students.
The government spent $4.663 billion on education in 2010/2011, of which 258 million was allocated to fund independent school operating costs.
