Ministry of Education and Child Care - Province of British Columbia
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Ministry of Education and Child Care
Last updated on February 11, 2026
The purpose of the British Columbia school system is to enable the more than
620,000 public school students, 95,000 independent school students, and more than 4,400 home-schooled children
enrolled each school year, to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to contribute to a healthy society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.
Featured topics
Work in Early Childhood Education
Become an early childhood educator in B.C., including education requirements, training programs and steps to apply for certification.
Teaching in B.C.
Find out how to become a teacher in B.C., get certified, career pathways and employment opportunities in the K-12 education system.
Child Care in B.C.
Learn more about ChildCareBC, the ministry’s plan to make child care more affordable, create more licensed spaces and support the child care workforce.
Indigenous education
Indigenous education supports the success of Indigenous students and helps all students learn about Indigenous cultures, languages and history, while supporting teachers to bring Indigenous knowledge into the classroom.
AI in education
Learn how the ministry is guiding the responsible use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education through policies, principles, and resources for schools and districts.
B.C.'s curriculum
B.C.’s curriculum outlines what students are expected to learn from Kindergarten to Grade 12, supporting flexible, student‑centred learning that builds knowledge, skills and competencies.
Reporting on Student Success
Reporting on Student Success uses data, infographics, and visual tools to show how students are doing across B.C.’s school system.
Administration
Access data and information on education standards, funding, reporting, programming, legislation and policies that support the planning and management of B.C.’s K-12 education system.
Feeding futures
School food programs help students with access to nutritious, local food in a way that reduces stigma. Learn how school food programs are meeting the needs of students in B.C.
Legislation and policy
Learn how laws and regulations are used to govern administration, partnerships and operation of B.C.’s education system.
Featured services
Certificates
and
transcripts
View, order, and send your Student Transcripts or check your Certificates of Graduation online.
Personal Education Number services
The Provincial Education Number (PEN) uniquely identifies students within B.C.’s education system. A PEN is required to access, view and order official transcripts.
erase = expect respect & a safe education
erase helps create safe, caring and inclusive school communities by helping students, adults, educators and community partners get support, report concerns, and better understand issues affecting students.
StrongStart BC
StrongStart BC offers free, drop‑in early learning programs for children from birth to age five and their families with activities like stories, music and art.
Child Care Resource Referral Centres
Child Care Resource and Referral centres help families find and access quality child care by offering clear information, support and referrals to families and child care providers across B.C.
Minister
Honourable Lisa Beare
Minister of Education and Child Care
Biography
Mandate letter (PDF, 140KB)
Deputy Minister
Kathryn Krishna
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Child Care
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Jennifer McCrea
Associate Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Child Care
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Ministry information
Ministry in the News
Ministry Service Plan
Ministry Annual Service Plan Report
Ministry Contacts
Did you find what you were looking for?
The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.
Home
/
British Columbians and our governments
/
Organizational structure
/
Ministries and organizations
/
Ministries
/
Education and Child Care
More topics
Ministries
Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Forests
Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure
Jobs and Economic Growth
Labour
Mining and Critical Minerals
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Transit
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Ministry of Education and Child Care
Last updated on February 11, 2026
The purpose of the British Columbia school system is to enable the more than
620,000 public school students, 95,000 independent school students, and more than 4,400 home-schooled children
enrolled each school year, to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to contribute to a healthy society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.
Featured topics
Work in Early Childhood Education
Become an early childhood educator in B.C., including education requirements, training programs and steps to apply for certification.
Teaching in B.C.
Find out how to become a teacher in B.C., get certified, career pathways and employment opportunities in the K-12 education system.
Child Care in B.C.
Learn more about ChildCareBC, the ministry’s plan to make child care more affordable, create more licensed spaces and support the child care workforce.
Indigenous education
Indigenous education supports the success of Indigenous students and helps all students learn about Indigenous cultures, languages and history, while supporting teachers to bring Indigenous knowledge into the classroom.
AI in education
Learn how the ministry is guiding the responsible use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education through policies, principles, and resources for schools and districts.
B.C.'s curriculum
B.C.’s curriculum outlines what students are expected to learn from Kindergarten to Grade 12, supporting flexible, student‑centred learning that builds knowledge, skills and competencies.
Reporting on Student Success
Reporting on Student Success uses data, infographics, and visual tools to show how students are doing across B.C.’s school system.
Administration
Access data and information on education standards, funding, reporting, programming, legislation and policies that support the planning and management of B.C.’s K-12 education system.
Feeding futures
School food programs help students with access to nutritious, local food in a way that reduces stigma. Learn how school food programs are meeting the needs of students in B.C.
Legislation and policy
Learn how laws and regulations are used to govern administration, partnerships and operation of B.C.’s education system.
Featured services
Certificates
and
transcripts
View, order, and send your Student Transcripts or check your Certificates of Graduation online.
Personal Education Number services
The Provincial Education Number (PEN) uniquely identifies students within B.C.’s education system. A PEN is required to access, view and order official transcripts.
erase = expect respect & a safe education
erase helps create safe, caring and inclusive school communities by helping students, adults, educators and community partners get support, report concerns, and better understand issues affecting students.
StrongStart BC
StrongStart BC offers free, drop‑in early learning programs for children from birth to age five and their families with activities like stories, music and art.
Child Care Resource Referral Centres
Child Care Resource and Referral centres help families find and access quality child care by offering clear information, support and referrals to families and child care providers across B.C.
Minister
Honourable Lisa Beare
Minister of Education and Child Care
Biography
Mandate letter (PDF, 140KB)
Deputy Minister
Kathryn Krishna
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Child Care
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Jennifer McCrea
Associate Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Child Care
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Ministry information
Ministry in the News
Ministry Service Plan
Ministry Annual Service Plan Report
Ministry Contacts
Did you find what you were looking for?
The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.