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Filament Christian University, founded in 1904, is adorned with colorful centenarian history. With a legacy of more than 100 years of Christian education, the school remains steadfast in its commitment to provide holistic and relevant education to its clientele. FCU was founded to give high-quality education in a Christian atmosphere. This means that it must instill values other than just the academic and social ones. These values are essential in developing the individual as a person and as a contributing member of his / her society. This will also equip him/her to contribute to the nation's building in which he/she lives. Filament Christian University Incorporated, a non – stock and non – profit institution, was founded, organized, and registered under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines to carry on the program of spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical training and allied studies for the youth, men, and women under the influence of the Christian Faith, in order to build up character and promote scholarship, research, and community concern. Vision: A globally-linked Christian university nurturing people and communities for transformative leadership and nation-building.FCU commits to: Instill Christian values among people and communities through holistic education Innovate models of development through research, knowledge management, and community building Inspire transformative leadership and exemplary lives Initiate collaborative linkages and partnerships with national and international organizations. Goals: Perpetuates the Christian heritage of the school as a Church-related institution maintaining an ecumenical stance Demonstrates Christian love by reaching out and participating in society building through community service Designs research-based development models on knowledge management and community building Establishes institutional self-sufficiency and sustainability Strengthens collaborative regional and international partnerships and linkages. Filament Christian University is committed to the education of the whole person, the development of God-given talents, enrichment of the intellect the refinement of character reverence to God, and the appreciation of God's creation.

Our vision is "A distinctively strong Christian University integrating faith, character, and service in building up and enhancing the quality of life." In PCU-UES, we firmly believe that education is for everybody. That is why we also cater to children with special needs to become useful citizens in the future. Our SPED class caters to children who have intellectual disabilities and related cases with ages from 6 to 12 years old. We strive for excellence. Our goal is to produce PCU-UES graduates who are academically competent Christ-like individuals endowed with a robust Christian education that integrates Faith, Character, and Service. PCU-UES aims to provide our students with well-balanced academic programs and co-curricular activities to help them become active Christians and academically equipped individual. In our Christian Formation Program, we strongly inculcate Christian values in everyday lessons, based on PCU tenets, FAITH, CHARACTER, and SERVICE.PCU-UES, in its effort to continuously deliver quality service, maintains the ACSCU-AAI Accreditation and the ISO management system, and to be globally competitive, the High School Department is now implementing an e-learning program for technological advancement and awareness. The Kiddie Kollege program encourages the children to do their best at their own pace. Through a wealth of stimulating experiences in Language and Creative Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Sciences, computer Education and Music. The children learn to express themselves in varied meaningful ways. As they work and play, they learn and discover ways of getting along with others. Opportunities for discovering facts and understanding things are available to them. Situations that facilitate the development of realistic and positive self-image are provided in the teaching-learning environment. The daily program includes free guided play followed by group time for conversation, discussion of the lesson, readiness activities, snacks, and rest periods. Time for music mime and creative arts is provided. Mathematics, Language, and Social Studies are integrated into the varied activities of the day. The program enables les the children to live as happy, expressing individuals, able to express their love to God and others. In 1945, Bishop Edwin F. Lee of the United Methodist Church (UMC) envisioned a Christian college in Manila. On October 6, 1946, Laymen of the Evangelical Association of the Philippines agreed to the college's establishment. Their initial Board of Directors Was composed of Atty. Juan Nabong, Sr., Dr. Mateo Occena, Dr. Emilio Javier, D. Mauro Baradi, and Mr. Gerardo Armonio.On January 11, 1947, the Articles of Incorporation was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institution's original name was Manila Union University, but this was later changed to Philippine Christian College. Dr. Roxy Lefforge, an American missionary, was the first Executive Dean.Dr. Emilio Javier (1962-1958), an outstanding layman of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), was elected as the first President. Under his leadership, the institution expanded the ecumenical efforts in education. The Union High School of Manila and Union Elementary School, founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1919 and 1946, became part of PCC in 1947. The college added a degree in Nursing when the Mary Johnston School of Nursing, founded by the Methodist in 1907, was affiliated with PCC in 1953. Dr. Juan Nabong, Sr. (1958-1969), a Methodist layman, was the second President. Under his Administration, a four-story concrete building was constructed in 1960 beside the UTS building on Taft Avenue. A year later, a two-story building for the Elementary school was constructed in Vasquez Street, Malate. The Ellinwood College of Christian Education was merging with the Philippine Christian College in 1968, and its curricular programs integrated with the College of Education programs. Dr. Lino Q. Arquiza (1969-1988), a UCCP Educator, was the third President. Under him, the growth and expansion of PCC were steady and impressive. In 1976, PCC acquired its University status and Philippine Christian University. A highlight of the cooperation efforts came during Dr. Arquiza's term when the Union Theological Seminary and PCU merged in 1978. with the merger, the Philippine Christian Center for Learning (PCCL) was born. The merger enabled PCU to expand its offerings in the 97-hectare UTS campus, 36 kilometers south of Manila. With this move, Philippine Christian University and Union Theological Seminary established an ecumenical relationship that is more expansive and coordinated. Institutional cooperation extended to non-protestant schools when in 1972, PCU and DLSU joined hands in a resource-sharing program. This move ushered in the formation of five-school Inter-Institutional Consortium (I-IC) in 1975 composed of De La Salle University, St. Scholastica's College, St. Paul's College of Manila, Philippine Normal College, and Philippine Christian University. The Consortium enjoys the full support of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia. With the untimely demise of Dr. Arquiza, PCU had a succession of two able and dedicated Officers-in-Charge in Justice Crisolito Pascual (1988) and Dean Betty I. Molina (1989).In 1990, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. Carlito S. Puno (1990-2000), a prominent Methodist lay leader, as the university's fourth president. The new President of the university provided a new vision and creative and dynamic leadership for the university. PCU became an active participant in the globalization of education. Under his leadership, the university pursued a program expansion aggressively through the off-campus programs and the overseas institutional linkages. The year 2000 brought dramatic changes to the university. This was ushered in by the election of the 5th President, Dr. Oscar S. Suarez. Today PCU had grown into an institution responsive to national needs through its expanded and relevant curricular offerings.

Welcome to Union Christian College Family! Yes, UCC is your family. It is your second home. Being your second home, it is expected that the love of our Creator bound all of us. For you to know better your second home, Union Christian College, we invite you to feed yourself with her foundation goals and how she became into being. Union Christian College is committed to EXCEL to produce Educationally excellent and Christ-Empowered Leaders SUCCEED to promote Stewardship, Unity, Community Collaboration, Exploration, Experiment, and Discovery. Be a GREAT provider of a Glocally Responsive Education that Achieves Targets in Faith, Instruction, Research, and Extension. As an educational institution, Union Christian College seeks a life of faith, learning, competence, and action that shall develop people into becoming spiritually and ethically competent and honest, technologically-oriented for global competence, creativity aware and responsive to the needs, aspirations, and realization of a just, free, and responsible social order. A distinct Christian educational institution committed to whole-person development in response to societal needs. Nipa house, tent, concrete building … laypeople, ministers, and missionaries … Filipinos and Americans … Protestants and Roman Catholics … of all these help tell the story of Union Christian College. Through its ninety-five years, the school changed its courses of study, its personnel. Uncertainties and crises were experienced but were not without joys and victories. The one factor about the school which has not changed is its primary purpose of educating young people in a Christian atmosphere where they can find God's purpose for their lives. The school started as a Young Women's Bible Training School, the first educational program of the early American Missionaries in San Fernando, La Union. It was founded on November 7, 1910, by Miss Matilda Weber, a Missionary of the former United Brethren Church in America. The purpose of the school was to train young women as deaconesses to serve in Evangelical Churches. Even at this early date, it was envisioned by Miss Weber that this nucleus of Christian Education might someday become a more significant college and serve the educational needs of young people in Northern Luzon. At the beginning of the first decade, there were only ten students with which to begin, but toward its end, the number had increased to more than fifty. In 1919, construction of the first concrete building was started. Completed in August 1926, it was appropriately dedicated as the Otterbein Guild Hall, having been built out of a "love offering" donated by the Otterbein Guild, a missionary society of young women of the United Brethren Church in the United States. The second decade were years of expansion and growth. In 1920, elementary education was offered to deaconess students. In 1926, Miss Agapita Ubaldo, who later became Mrs. Julian Bacalzo, was the school's first Filipino principal.

Welcome to Forman Christian College (A Chartered University). You are about to discover a great community characterized by its learning environment, diversity, excellence in service, and commitment to its values of discipline, justice, and respect. Our students come to FCC for various reasons, chief among them is the quality of education we provide. The University is ranked as a W-category institution by the HEC. Our values of commitment to excellence and service to the community have remained strong throughout our 152- year history, just as our academic plans have expanded to include 22 majors at the Baccalaureate level and 15 Postgraduate programs that meet international standards. Our continued recognition as a center for excellence speaks for the students that study at FCC, the quality of our graduates and our faculty, and the research we conduct. We emphasize building an inclusive community that produces an environment that is safe and friendly and makes education a joy for everyone. Our campus boasts beautiful buildings and grounds, but apart from that, you will find a wide range of activities at FCC. No matter which region you come from, we promise you a variety of eye-opening experiences. The mission of Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) is to impart, create and disseminate knowledge and to develop informed, ethical, and responsible citizens who are prepared and committed to learn, lead and serve persons who exemplify the FCCU motto, “By love serve one another.” The vision of FCCU is to be recognized as one of the very best educational institutions in the entire subcontinent. This is in keeping with the distinguished reputation established during the first century in its life. Enriched with the enduring qualities of a liberal arts education, FCCU seeks to graduate students who are well-prepared for success in their careers. However, it is impossible to predict what a person will need to know for success on the job twenty years from now, but we know that new knowledge will have to be mastered that does not even exist today in most jobs. Therefore, it is more important to learn how to learn, think, solve problems, and communicate effectively rather than just focus narrowly on the content of an academic discipline. The educational program is designed to help students develop these skills. In the early years, degrees were awarded through Calcutta University. College-level instruction was interrupted in 1869 due to the illness of key faculty members. College classes resumed in 1886, with degrees being awarded through the University of Punjab. In 2004, FCCU became a chartered University and from 2009 onwards has awarded its degrees. FCCU has been a leader in the development of curriculum among the universities of Pakistan. Through the years, the college was introduced into the curriculum such as the Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Technical Chemistry, and Sociology. FCCU also has a distinguished record of performing service for the nation. At the time of Independence, the college converted two hostels into a hospital for refugees seeking medical assistance and thus began United Christian Hospital. In 1972 the college was nationalized by the government. It was returned to the present owners of the college on 19 March 2003. In March 2004, the government granted University status to FCCU. The University embarked upon an exciting new stage in its history in September 2005 when it began a four-year Baccalaureate (Honors) program designed under world-class standards for accreditation. FCCU is an HEC-recognized, W-category University. It currently has 6,347 students, 220 full-time faculty members with over 100 PhDs, and over 21,700 registered alumni. The University offers Baccalaureate and Postgraduate programs. The 4-year Baccalaureate Honors program, started in 2005, offers an American style, world-class liberal arts education at affordable tuitions. New postgraduate programs started with the MBA in 2007 and now include PhDs, MPhils, Masters, and Executive education programs in specific disciplines. FCCU’s generous financial aid program and scholarships for deserving students make high-quality education accessible to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Latvian Christian Academy has developed one of the most excellent and successful institutions providing theological education in Latvia. Latvian university is a strategic partner to many European universities and institutions of social research and academic centers. Respective EC organizations have recognized the unique value of our study programs regarding both content and methodology. The basis for the success story of Latvian Christian Academy is rooted in THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTIVE COMMITTEE – both academic and socially political entity, gathering representatives from the USA, Israel, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, France. Rector of Latvian Christian academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane is a member of the think-tank groups of several EC organizations. Our priority is quality research in the field of interdisciplinarity between theology and social sciences/ humanities. We promote socially-centered research by use of the integrative theology method to help people and society in general. The achieved results are integrated into all theological and social study courses. Special attention is given to socially social dialogue, socially marginalized people, dialogue between society and the Church as well as Church art. Consequently, our theological courses are not isolated but relatively integrated: deeply related to our society's current social problems and offering usable solutions. Latvian Christian Academy has received full State and European accreditation without duration. The Academy offers an internationally assessed quality of studies in the study directions: "Art," "Theology," "Social Welfare."All study directions have been assessed by the State and European accreditation experts in June 2013 and were awarded the maximum duration of 6 years (till 2019). We are focused on themes related to care for solidarity, mutuality, and sustainability. Both Patristic theology and anthropology are seen as resources for innovative knowledge aligned to current social problems working for social justice and inclusive society. You will enjoy complex studies of humankind, i.e., if the perception from different angles and fields of knowledge is what you seek. Suppose your ambitions are based on the promotion of initiative and critical and knowledge-based approaches. The strength of the Academy lies in the following: Well-functioning quality culture and quality assessment system, Highly-qualified academic staff, Research-based and student-oriented teaching, Innovation and uniqueness of the integrative theology method in research, Supportive, international, and no-nonsense study environment Studies available in Latvian, English, and Russian languages.

Tokyo Woman's Christian University (TWCU) was founded in 1918 when an inauguration ceremony was held accepting seventy-six women. Since then, TWCU has consistently provided Japanese female students with precious higher education opportunities based on Christianity, emphasizing liberal-arts studies. More than sixty thousand students have graduated, and their activities in various fields have made TWCU's reputation reliable as one of the leading women's universities in Japan. On the occasion of the university's centenary, we would like to appreciate the ambitious vision of committed people to establish this prestigious institute of higher education and express our profound gratitude for their generous supports and devoted works. In the next one hundred years, we will remain faithful to the original mission and promote it more by ever-changing society and the environment surrounding women. Under the principles indicated in TWCU Grand Vision, our undergraduate studies have been developed into a "one-faculty and five-department system," which have started from April 2018, the year of our centenary anniversary. To enrich our liberal-arts studies, we have introduced new types of academic content and education methods in our system, such as problem-based-learning, fieldwork researches, research projects with professional alumnae, and intensive English training courses. TWCU believes that liberal-arts studies are essential for women to be positive and independent to play significant roles in the twenty-first century. Are we always eager to pioneer new frontiers of liberalism? Arts studies. TWCU will sincerely and energetically pursue the quest of" Whatever things are real" and keep up the spirit of "Service and Sacrifice." Tokyo Woman's Christian University's Grand Vision' has been created in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the university as an institute of learning deeply rooted in the spirit of Christianity, and to nurture women who, as cultivated people with professional expertise, can make a constructive contribution to society and humankind as a whole in the 21st century. TWCU's Grand Vision is: To nurture women who, in the spirit of Christianity, can make a constructive contribution towards solving the problems faced by society and humankind as a whole. To educate women able to make their way in the globalized information society of the 21st century and play a positive role on the international stage. To devote significant effort to reform the university's content and education methods, such as will generate in our students, the independent will to learn and the desire to continue to learn throughout their lives. To develop and expand the university's liberal arts education, a field essential for fostering cultivated people with professional expertise is how it relates to contemporary society. To offer support in career designing, our students might establish themselves as women in careers that will sustain them for their entire future. To strengthen relationships with stakeholders and society in general and become a university with the approval and support of society as a whole. Maintain the right learning environment and offer facilities and equipment appropriate for higher education institutes in contemporary society. To strengthen financial support and expand opportunities for further education and research programs.

Tokyo Christian Institute is founded on the Biblical, historical and orthodox rule of faith, which was consistently revealed in both the Old and the New Testaments, expressed in the Ancient Church's Ecumenical Creeds, and proclaimed in the Reformation. In response to various challenges, including those stemming from certain aspects of the Enlightenment and liberal theology, contemporary Evangelical faith has endeavored to defend this historic faith and practice the piety of belief. The articles which are the basis of this Evangelical faith, are the following: The Bible, which consists of 66 books of the New and Old Testaments, was written by each writer under the Holy Spirit's perfect inspiration. Thus in the original writings, there is no error, and it contains all that God desires to reveal to human beings concerning salvation. The Bible is the single and absolute standard for faith and practice. The living and true God is eternally existent in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God created all things, visible and invisible from nothing, the same being subject to His absolute sovereignty. Adam was created in God's image in the right relationship with God, but was tempted by Satan and sinned against God's will, thereby incurring both the pollution and punishment of sin with the result of both spiritual and physical death. Therefore, all human beings are born with a sinful nature being sinners in thought, word, and deed. The Lord Jesus Christ is true God and true man. According to the Scripture, he was begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, died on the cross for the sins of the world, was buried, and was raised again on the third day. He ascended to heaven and sat at the right hand of God, where he executes his ministry as a high priest for us. Because of the substitutionary death of our Lord Jesus Christ, all who believe in Him are forgiven of their sins and justified by faith, and redeemed from the penalty and dominion of sin. There is no other way to salvation. The Holy Spirit is a person whose ministry is to convict and regenerate sinful human beings, making them children of God, empowering them for a life of holiness and service, and conforming them to the image of Christ. The church universal is the body of Christ, and all who are born again by the Holy Spirit become members thereof, Christ being the head. In a manner befitting Christ its head, the church on earth should maintain the purity of faith and life and, according to His command, should preach the Gospel to every creature. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is coming again personally, bodily, and visibly. He will raise bodily the just and the unjust, one to everlasting blessedness and the other to everlasting punishment, after which He will renew all things and deliver the kingdom to God the Father. What is Tokyo Christian University: It is the premier evangelical university in Japan. Is the only evangelical institution accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), an accreditation that is recognized around the world. Offers a bachelor of arts degree, majoring in theology. Provides a Christ-centered liberal arts education for both men and women in Asia. Educates the heart and the mind for leadership, service, evangelism, and mission. Unites students from all over the world who live, learn, and serve with a high purpose; Christ is all and is in all. Rests in a park-like setting and "green zone" city near Narita International Airport and downtown Tokyo.

Through God's extraordinary providence, Okinawa, once an orphan in the Pacific ocean, is being transformed today into an international island in terms of politics, economy, culture, and in many other ways. But ours is a complex society full of strife. We believe that history taught us this truthful lesson that Christian culture will have to provide a social foundation if Okinawa is to become a peaceful island open to the world. This institute was founded on the firm conviction that it is vital to develop human resources endowed with Christian spirits to build a new Okinawa. Following Japan's Fundamental Law of Education and the School Education Law, Okinawa Christian University provides outstanding educational opportunities grounded in Christian ethics that promote excellence in scholarship and develop mature individuals well prepared to contribute their knowledge and talents to today's diverse global society. The curriculum focuses on developing students' communication skills in both English and Japanese. Students select desired programs to pursue more specialized communication skills, which allow them upon graduation to employ these advanced skills and specialized knowledge in their career choice. In the first semester of their first year, students are enrolled in the Freshman Seminar, a course that enhances Japanese language skills and facilitates their smooth transition into university life demands. Coursework over the first two years is rigorous and focused on developing five critical skills: speaking, reading, writing, thinking, and researching. From the second half of the second year and into the third and fourth years, students begin selecting one or more specialized programs of study and choose courses organized around a particular area of study that they develop an interest in. Before graduation in the fourth year, all students undertake a research program and complete a graduation thesis on a topic of their choice and under their selected professor's supervision. Educational Goals: To develop expert communicators. To develop well-rounded global citizens with a broad knowledge of liberal arts scholarship rooted in Christian ethics. To develop abilities that are practical, relevant, and useful to a global society. To develop fully competent, capable, and sensitive cross-cultural communicators filled with wisdom and moral sensibilities.

Ibaraki Christian Education Community, based on Christian principles, was established in 1947. The following year Ibaraki Christian Junior College was formed. With the same spirit of Christian liberal arts education, Ibaraki Christian College of Literature was established in 1967. In 2000 the College of Life Science was added, then in 2004, the College of Nursing, and in 2011 the College of Business Administration was added. Since that time, we have made every effort to strengthen our overall university programs. Graduate schools were also established. In 1995 the College of Literature set up two graduate programs, then in 2011, the College of Life Sciences and the Nursing College set up graduate programs. Our institution of higher education is seeking to answer the needs of our community. We also have two pre-school and kindergartens, a junior high school and a high school under our umbrella. As a comprehensive school, we are based on the Christian concept of "loving our neighbor," continually seeking to give our students a well-rounded education. "Loving our neighbors" is a concept we use when we say "Living Together" or sharing our lives. The triple disaster in Eastern Japan in 2011 took many lives and left behind numerous difficulties, many with which we are still contending. Even immediately after the disaster, our students have been active in volunteer activities in this stressful situation. We are proud of the spirit of assistance that our students have shown in working with people in their communities and elsewhere. We believe this clearly shows they are carrying out the neighborly love we hold to be valuable. Recently, while actively interacting with our community, we are also becoming more and more cognizant of our global responsibilities. From the beginning, our institution has stressed English education. We have sent our students to schools in English speaking countries as exchange students and have also welcomed many native English speakers to our campus. In the 21st century, we have added programs to sister schools in other countries, especially Asian countries, and expanded our own and our students' world view. In our expanding global society, We believe we must be careful not to fall into a narrow-minded, skewed nationalism but continue the "Living Together" approach as we relate with those around us. To become a university that is trusted both in the community and on a global scale, what must Ibaraki Christian do? First, we must provide a high-quality education. One of our school's qualities is the closeness of the relationships between students and faculty and staff. To help each of our students grow in various ways, we must provide this education through intimate and caring communication. Another good quality of our school is the excellence of assistance provided by our Career Support Center. The staff works carefully with each student to help them come ever closer to their dream job and support them in every way possible. We commit ourselves to continue the development of our "Living Together" philosophy and strengthening our institution as we work toward our 50th anniversary. A place where students and faculty and staff work together, where the school and the community work hand-in-hand, where local and global societies mesh in unity…that is Ibaraki Christian University.

International Christian University holds as its mission the establishment of an academic tradition of freedom and reverence based on Christian ideals and the cultivation of internationally-minded citizens who perform service to God and humankind and contribute to lasting peace. ICU was founded with a mission to pursue truth, defend academic freedom, and enrich inner freedom. To attain the best results in the pursuit and conveyance of truth, it is essential to maintain the highest academic standards and the highest levels of academic freedom. We have the responsibility to defend our academic community from external constraints and coercion so that we can reach our lofty goal. The communication of knowledge is of particular concern to all institutions of higher education. We are committed to educating and nurturing individuals who will integrate knowledge. We expect our students to acquire the ability to think, critique, and make reasonable judgments as individuals serving truth and freedom, against any external restraint and coercion. Our mission is to send forth graduates who will fulfill their responsibilities based upon their newfound knowledge and skills. ICU's commitment to a Christian philosophy enables us to explore and develop all human existence dimensions, including the religious. We believe a Christian institution of higher learning has a distinct contribution to make to the world. Although differences may arise in explanation, interpretation, or proposed solutions to specific human conditions, our scientific and descriptive tools are the same as those used by scholars at other institutions. The knowledge discovered and taught is not an end in itself but carries with it specific implications, such as the responsibility for improving society. We believe in responsible scholarship. Winning adherents to the Christian faith is not ICU's primary goal. But we encourage our students to open their eyes to the presence and power of God in their lives and society. Through this environment, students learn that acquiring knowledge is not an end in itself: we believe in the essential unity of knowledge, faith, and action. Shortly after World War II, ICU was established, its founding philosophy embracing a supranational perspective based on deep reflection about the war. On the Mitaka campus, people from different nations and cultures live, study, and work together to form an international community. Our academic program reflects a variety of educational visions, with each encountering others from different backgrounds. To promote mutual understanding and exchange in the international community, language ability is vital. ICU provides bilingual education in English and Japanese. The University provides students with various programs that connect them with the world outside Japan, including ample opportunities to study at universities overseas through our educational exchange programs. The University seeks to provide a means for moral and religious development by offering various opportunities for inquiry, discussion, instruction, and worship, organized by the Religious Center, the Faculty Religious Affairs Committee, and student groups. Participation in these activities is optional. A Chapel Hour is conducted for students, faculty, and staff every Wednesday during the lunch period, with university ministers, faculty and staff members, students, and guests from outside the campus as speakers.

Nearly 50 years ago, in 1965, the pastor of the Christian Reformed Church in Vernon felt that community children needed more Christian nurturing than standard Sunday school programs. Consequently, every Saturday morning additional classes were held. Shortly thereafter a promotional choir of 40 children and a Christian Kindergarten were started. Following the scripture in Proverbs 22:6, the seeds of the vision for a Christian day school in Vernon were planted. Train up a child in the way he should go even when he is old he will not depart from it. Those were pioneer days. It wasn’t just concrete, wood, windows, and doors…it was tremendous collaboration, sweat, laughter, sacrificial giving, and ultimately, faith that constructed VCS. In 1974 several Christian families in the Vernon area were led to act upon the vision given them by God for a complete K – 12 Christian Education for their children. Believing God gives parents the responsibility for educating their children, these parents formed the Vernon Christian School Society. Its objective was to establish a Christian Day School in Vernon to serve as an educational arm of the Christian home. The vision became a reality in 1977 when Vernon Christian School first opened its doors at its present location. Ten years later the school had grown to a student population of 116 students. In 1989 the first Kindergarten was offered at VCS. As the student population grew so did the need for expanding the facilities. We’ve grown up over the years. Several additions and renovations allowed VCS to accommodate a student body from K-Gr 10. Dreams and visions…all representing God’s hand in helping us equip our students for a life of discipleship through excellent education in the Christian community. It is and has been a great and exciting journey.

White Rock Christian Academy exists to inspire and cultivate Godly characters who transform their world for Christ. This core purpose is more than a desire to see our students graduate and have a diploma; we seek to prepare students for life by engaging their minds, talents, and hearts. We believe all students deserve a quality Christian education through a holistic approach as our four core program pillars serve as the foundation of the educational curriculum. It is best described as a program of education that is comprehensive, holistic and nurtures excellence. Each faith-based program pillar (academics, athletics, arts, and service) focuses on an area dedicated to furthering student growth and development while building a holistic education from a Biblical Christian worldview. White Rock Christian Academy (WRCA) has a long and rich history on The Semiahmoo Peninsula. Since 1981 WRCA has been molding young people into well-rounded, passionate, creative, Godly citizens. What began as a small, church-based establishment in 1981 has developed over the years into a Ministry of Education certified institute with a quickly growing enrollment of students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school was created to fulfill the vision of Pastor Verne Wilson and the elders of White Rock Christian Fellowship for quality Christian education. The students studied using the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) as its core curriculum, which allowed them to complete work at their own pace. In September of 1990, the curriculum was changed from ACE to a B.C. approved curriculum taught from a distinctly Christian perspective. WRCA, with the support of the founding church, remained committed to providing a Christian curriculum to their student body of 184 students. The school transitioned and grew over the years and changed from a predominately Church family demographic to a broader community-based Christian school. Academically students were challenged with good solid teaching and were given opportunities to enter various contests to hone their skills. Grade 11 and 12 students were given leadership roles in Chapel and through Students Council. As WRCA continued to grow, so too did the programs offered. Music became a required subject K-12 to give students a foundation for worship and a lifelong love of music. WRCA's top placing is in concert choir, concert band, and jazz band ensembles in the early years. The first WRCA musical was AntsHillvania, and it involved performers from K-12. Over the years, the caliber of music and art programs continued to grow. WRCA also began building an admirable athletics department with a strong basketball program for boys and an equally strong volleyball program for girls. Similarly, WRCA students saw success in Cross Country and Track and Field. Our athletes were branded WRCA Warriors. The serving was in the heart of WRCA from inception. The school established a relationship with Chukyo High School in Japan and began a partnership that saw students from their school come to Canada for 11 months to learn English abroad. In 1991, that partnership allowed senior students from WRCA to travel to Japan for ten days to be billeted with Chukyo High School families. This partnership continues today as students from Chukyo continue to participate in Canadian culture and English through our well-established program.

Whitefield Christian Schools comprises two schools: the Academy (JK to grade ? and the Collegiate (grade 9-12). Whitefield has served the Christian community for 30 years and has emphasized the Lord Jesus Christ's preeminence in every aspect of the curriculum. Whitefield's motto is "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). Whitefield is dedicated, using a quality Christian education to help each student reach his/her spiritual, moral, academic, and physical potential. The Collegiate is registered with and inspected by the Ministry of Education in Ontario. Whitefield operates as a "relay team" from JK to grade 12 and has been graduating students since 1999. Students have enjoyed equal opportunities at Ontario's universities and colleges and those in other provinces and countries. Whitefield is currently serving second-generation families of former students and graduates. The Whitefield teaching staff are a highly motivated, dedicated, and well-trained group of individuals who regularly go beyond their duty to ensure that every student is well-equipped for post-secondary education and life. Mentoring, challenging, guiding, and leading by example are daily characteristics of Whitefield staff. In September 1989, Whitefield Christian Academy opened its doors in the basement of Toronto Free Presbyterian Church at 1355 Warden Avenue, just south of Ellesmere Road. The first enrolment numbered sixteen pupils, ranging from SK to Grade 5, under the oversight of Principal Ruth Slade, assisted by Mrs. Jill Saunders. On that first day, Dr. Frank McClelland, founder, and the president, saw his vision for Christian education becoming a reality. By the second year, the school enrolment had doubled, new staff was added, and two new grades, JK and Grade 6. A substantial gift from the McComb family made it possible to purchase the Butternut Learning Centre from Mrs. Coombs (wife of Ernie Coombs, "Mr. Dress-Up," popular children's television personality). Located on Finch Avenue East, just west of Neilson Road, it was ideal for accommodating the student body, which had doubled again by the third year of operation. By 1994, the "McComb Building" was becoming too small for the student population of over one hundred, and the senior students had to relocate to the new adjacent church building. In 1995, Whitefield Christian Collegiate Institute commenced as a registered high school with the Ministry of Education in Ontario. Mr. Don Morley was its first vice-principal, succeeded by Mr. Robin Cleland. A new school building was completed in 1999, comprising grades 4-12 and additional facilities such as a double gymnasium, twelve classrooms, art room, science lab, computer lab, music room, industrial room, offices, kitchen, and an upper-level auditorium. Today, there are about 40 staff members (full- and part-time) and about 250 students. Since 1999, Whitefield has been graduating students, many of whom are honorable Christian men and women making a difference in their communities, both in Canada and across the world, as physicians, pharmacists, nurses, business people, teachers, designers, engineers, and more. Putting God first has always been a priority at Whitefield. God has given us thirty years of His blessing and outstanding provision. Therefore, we trust Him for the future and pray continually that every student that comes through Whitefield's doors will not only excel in this life but ultimately will come to know Jesus Christ personally and be prepared for eternity. The Primary division (JK-Grade 3) is housed in the McComb Building, a historic building in Scarborough. Modernized and inviting, this building provides a welcoming atmosphere for our youngest students. We offer full-day kindergarten and a well-rounded academic program, complemented with visual art, music, French, and physical education classes for all students. The Junior division (Grades 4-8) operates on the primary school building's ground level. The program focuses on strengthening core subjects (English, mathematics, science) in high school preparation. Students also study visual art, music, social studies, French, computer, and physical education. The teachers are committed to fostering superior learning and work habits in their students and providing organized and disciplined classes. The classrooms are large and well-equipped. The high school is located on the upper level of the primary school building. As a registered and inspected school with the Ministry of Education in Ontario, our students can obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The Collegiate offers over sixty courses, mostly at the academic and university or university/college level. Our focus is on the core subjects, but we also offer a wide range of options, including three modern languages and classical Greek and Latin. Our graduates have attended and do attend universities across Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Far East. Bi-annually, high school students can participate in primary dramatic production. Students participate in achievement tests and university-sponsored competitions. See Collegiate Handbook for specific details.

Timothy Christian School opened on September 1, 1975, with 3 teachers and 108 students in grades 1 through 7. In 1976, this expanded to 187 students in Grades 1 through 8 with a significant building addition. Grade 9 was added in 1977 with 225 students attending. On January 23-24, 1978, the entire building burned. Arrangements were made to use empty public school buildings while plans and construction of a new building took place. With the opening of the new building in September 1978, Grade 10 was added and 292 students attended. Grade 11 was added in 1979, requiring 15 full-time and 2 part-time teachers. In June of 1981, the first students graduated from Timothy Christian School. The first special needs program was developed and implemented in 1984. In 1996, an expanded library and two computer labs were completed as a two-story addition. In 1997, four portables were added to accommodate an increasing enrolment and diversity of courses being offered. These portables were replaced with a permanent structure in 2005 along with a shop expansion and renovation. In all these expansions, the LORD has richly blessed in providing all our needs as a school community. "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it:" Psalm 127:1a.

If you're new to TDChristian High School, we think it's a very special place. Just ask our nearly 5000 graduates. If one word comes up over and over again, it's community. Our relatively small size, strong student-teacher relationships, intentional community building, and student opportunities for connecting, performing and learning means that you're never just a number at TDChristian. Our mission is to be an intentional and God-honouring learning community. Our vision is to be a community of learners who serve God and others through authentic and relevant Christ-centred education. TDChristian High School’s focus statement: Learning for Service in the Light of God's Word. Learning at TDChristian takes place by enfolding, engaging, and empowering students. Why? As God’s image-bearers, students matter. To live a life of service, students need to know themselves and be known. When students are accepted and accepting, and their talents, passions, and gifts are recognized, they become important members of the school community. Such enfolding provides a firm foundation for learning. How? From the initial family interview until graduation, we work diligently with students in uncovering and developing their God-given talents for service. We welcome them into multi-grade “family” homerooms in which they contribute, celebrate, and grow. During the first week of Grade 9, students are brought into the TDChristian community while learning and serving on a two-day trip. During their time at TDChristian, students learn through rich experiences in diverse areas: academics, video, art, drama, music, athletics, and STEM space. Throughout the school year, we challenge our students to cultivate their passions and develop their abilities while sharing their learning, especially through presentations. Why? Learning at TDChristian is for today, with an eye to tomorrow. A love of learning is fostered by piquing students’ interests and taking into account their gifts. Creating room for students to have voice and choice in their learning produces determination, allows for healthy risk-taking, and brings about a rigorous depth of understanding. Additionally, engaged students develop grit, perseverance, and a strong work ethic. Learning is stimulated and nurtured in our inviting and up-to-date physical and virtual learning spaces. However, it flourishes through the student-teacher relationship which we emphasize and foster. Our teachers are engaged in, passionate about, and dedicated to their craft. In each learning opportunity, they assist students in sharing their findings in significant and relevant ways. Projects that emphasize skills such as creativity, collaboration, initiative, adaptability, information analysis, entrepreneurship, and effective oral and written communication are essential to learning at TDChristian. Students are pushed to become wisely discerning, to think and learn about how to conduct themselves and how to serve effectively in an ever-changing world. Why? For learning to be relevant and service-driven, TDChristian’s walls must be permeable. We desire to connect our students authentically to life outside the institution by partnering with groups and organizations to grow the kingdom of God. We want our students to work actively with others, from getting their hands dirty to giving leadership willingly, so that they are a blessing to their communities and they are blessed in the process. Students are empowered when they contribute to our vibrant community through student leadership opportunities and assemblies. Service trips, Focus Days, Project Days, and Internships immerse students in learning outside the building – integrating learning with life is paramount. Daily, we stretch students creatively, intellectually, and practically to impact all of God's creation including in athletics, the arts, drama, and robotics. Courses in Communications Technology and Entrepreneurship along with interdisciplinary blocks of learning in French & History, the environment, social justice, and engineering complement a full range of courses. We aim to link students to outside organizations or places in which they can serve with their hearts and minds. It's about providing learning opportunities. TDChristian offers a wide range of courses to appeal to students with different interests, abilities, talents, and goals. In other words, we work with students and families so that students get into and are successful in diverse university or college programs. Our desire is for students to find programs that fit with their hopes, dreams, and aspirations, including strong math and science options, English and humanities, the social sciences, arts, and technology. In short, we work diligently to help students at high school learners so that they can continue their post-secondary education in programs that match their aptitude and interest. Besides offering the courses required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students take additional courses (such as Bible and Perspectives) to qualify for the TDChristian diploma. We also offer students the opportunity to explore diverse optional courses to truly discover their talents and skills.

SCS seeks to develop the whole student intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Our programs operate within a context of academic excellence, faith, and community to achieve our mission of providing quality education with a Christian perspective. Steinbach Christian School holds the following core values as guiding principles as it seeks to achieve its mission of providing quality education with a Christian perspective: Excellent teaching staff Students reaching their highest potential Enrichment and Remedial support Evangelical Christian Worldview Personal Spiritual growth Mission minded Respect for self and others Healthy relationships Positive Atmosphere Safe Encouraging Communication Financial Accountability Receive an education that places a greater emphasis on timeless basics such as reading, writing, and math. Our students consistently outperform the provincial average. Learn in an environment where the God of the Bible is recognized in all subjects and activities. Our students are prepared to live a life anchored in a Christian worldview. Mature in an environment that is positive, caring, and safe. Our students are a part of a community where they can grow in character and confidence. A student's educational experience sets the foundation upon which the rest of his or her life will build. This is why Steinbach Christian School is committed to providing an option for families who value a strong academic program within a Christian context. Our commitment to quality education is reflected in our numbers. SCS students consistently score higher than the provincial average in standardized testing. By attending SCS, students: Receive an education that places a greater emphasis on timeless basics such as reading, writing, and math. Learn about the world in an environment where the God of the Bible is recognized in all subjects and activities. Mature in a community that is positive, caring, and safe. Resources Course Descriptions Early Years Handbook Middle Years Handbook Senior Years Handbook Senior Years teams compete in Zone 13 of the Manitoba High School Association and SCS is classified as a "AAA" school. Senior Years students generally field teams in golf, cross-country running, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track, and field. The Middle Years (grade 7 & ? teams compete in the Hanover School Division Athletics Association. Middle Years students generally field teams in cross-country running, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track and field. The SCS music program has varied offerings for students wishing to participate in the musical arts. All choirs and bands meet twice a week to rehearse within the school timetable. The SCS choral program begins in Kindergarten with basic vocal awareness and develops into a full-fledged singing experience from grade 5 through grade 12. Participation in an award-winning chamber choir is also available to grade 9-12 students who audition successfully. SCS choir and band ensembles participate in various local music festivals, as well as the SCS Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Sussex Christian School (SCS) was founded in 1982 and has been dedicated to providing an excellent, caring, and student-centered education ever since. We offer quality education for children in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. SCS students are nurtured in a way that helps create confidence that prepares them to take their special place in the world. You will find SCS to be a place where the Christian faith meets excellence in academics. We are excited about offering a program to the community and around the world that educates the “whole person”. Our teachers are innovative and excited about preparing our students for future success. Our school promises to be an extension of your family, academically and spiritually. We believe God entrusts children to families and it is our job to come alongside, not only to teach all academic subjects with excellence but also to mold outstanding character. We can’t think of a better school for students to attend in Canada. At SCS, we promote and deliver critical thinking skills, excellence in academics, travel programs for students 5-12, drama, athletics, biblical integration, chapel, and deep care and concern for your child(ren). Students are courted to gain an understanding of the purpose that God has created them for and then we work to get them prepared for that journey. SCS graduates go on to any post-secondary school and professions that they desire. Alumni have been invited and received scholarships from the University of New Brunswick, Crandall University, Kingswood University, Dalhousie University, Liberty University, New Brunswick Community College, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Holland College, Houghton College, University of Toronto, St. Thomas University, University of Waterloo, and many more. Within these schools our students have studied law, early childhood education, computer science, journalism, education, biology, kinesiology, electrical, engineering, theatre, art, music, counseling, psychology, business, policing, paramedic training, nursing, theology, English, and agriculture. Sussex Christian School students are nurtured in such a way that they breed confidence and are being prepared to take their special place in the world. Please let me know if we can assist you in any way. The purpose of the SCS Jr. Kindergarten is to assist families by providing a program that gives preschool-aged children the opportunity for social interaction, a caring and loving learning atmosphere, and academic exposure in a Christian environment. JK-3 offers a themed approach with a new theme each month and a weekly letter and number to focus on. JK-4 offers instruction in reading readiness, social development, and personal development. The curriculum includes A Beka’s: “ABC-123” for phonics and number skills “Readiness Skills K-4”, which provides practice in fine motor skills such as cutting a straight line, coloring, etc. “ABC Writing Tablet” for beginning practice in letter formation and A Beka Bible (Character Development). Since the Sussex Christian School Junior Kindergarten is a service for three and four-year-olds, the Province of New Brunswick states that the program falls under the Day Care Act, and as a result, must be licensed by the Province under that act. Therefore the NB Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care must be employed. SCS combines many of the concepts of the play-based ideology outlined in the NB Framework throughout the daily routine as we work toward the educational goals of the school as laid out above. SCS has several activities that our students can participate in throughout the school year. We encourage our students to take part in extra-curricular activities as these activities help students to develop into well-rounded individuals. Sussex Christian School offers a vibrant, caring, nurturing, and highly academic program for students who want to study on the East Coast of Canada. Students needing additional English language assistance are educated and cared for by qualified and loving professional ESL staff and quickly feel comfortable in our small, caring environment. International students will find acceptance, care, a non-threatening social and academic environment, and wonderful east-coast hospitality. SCS offers international students small classes and the ability to grow and develop at a very comfortable pace. International students are fully integrated into regular academic classes and have the option of special ESL instruction as per their individualized educational plan. As well, after-school tutoring is available for all international students. A comprehensive guidance program tracks students and assists them with one-on-one counseling for university applications, scholarship applications, and other preparation. All students graduating from SCS are equipped and encouraged to apply to universities throughout Canada and the United States.

Because we believe that children are a gift from God, we are serious about training up children to go in academics, behavior, and relationships in a fun way. At RPCS, we researched how young children learn best and then structured our primary grades to follow best practices. Our kid-friendly hands-on approach is academically sound, age appropriate, artistically creative, socially interactive, and fun! This multi-sensory approach to literacy and numeracy provides opportunities for a strong foundation and sets students up for success. Putting the FUN back in Fundamentals and Featuring are, Action Based Literacy Instruction, Animated Literacy, Saxon Phonics Hands-on Learning, Literacy centers, Numeracy Centres, Caring Christian Atmosphere, Christian Principles like kindness, honesty, respect taught daily, fun action songs about godly character. Here at RPCS, we have three targets for our lively elementary students: 1st target - to foster and support the transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." 2nd target - to create a love of learning and provide a vast knowledge base on which to build 3rd target - to manage time and materials in an orderly fashion These three targets open up the world of knowledge to students and introduce them to new and exciting topics. Allowing them to dig into a topic sparks that love of learning. Then, of course, students need to be able to do all this within an appropriate time frame and "keep it all together" in an organized way so they can access it. These three targets equip RPCS elementary students to be engaged, motivated, and successful learners. At this stage of life, the energetic "not quite teens" group thrives on doing. That is why RPCS Middle School's goal is for their learning experiences to be meaningful and concrete. A young person's development has so many aspects: character training, higher-order thinking, a Christian worldview, necessary solid skills, healthy relationships, and a heart to serve others. At Ron Pettigrew Christian School, our students learn reading, writing, and arithmetic in many ways. Unique science projects, lively debates, becoming familiar with God's Word and creation, quality oral and pictorial presentations, drama, sports, group projects, music, and many activities are the framework for student success. As the Bible says, they 'get wisdom, understanding, and discipline,' learning teamwork and respect in a safe and dynamic learning environment. At Ron Pettigrew Christian School, a full BC curriculum and Christian studies lead to graduation with a BC Dogwood Diploma. Our teachers are BC certified and dedicated to student success. Small class sizes with hands-on instruction and learning activities equip RPCS students to achieve. We allow students to develop the character and competence necessary to leave school for further education, training, or entering the workforce. One emphasis is to equip each student to be a contributor for a lifetime. RPCS high school students take a leadership role in developing our unique kindergarten through grade 12 school community. From chapel to mentoring to house teams, high school students interact and encourage younger students. As part of our well-rounded program, high school students may participate in sports, mission outreaches, and in-school activities.

Regent is a warm and friendly school made up of excellent staff, an outstanding student body, and wonderful, supportive parents. We value all of these as our most incredible resource. From office administrators to teachers to kitchen staff, all of our staff want the very best for our students and care a great deal about seeing each of them succeed. At Regent, we have capitalized on being a medium-sized school. Therefore, we can offer our students more opportunities to be involved in a wider variety of activities than a larger school might be able to. Our students are known by name, even by many of the kitchen and maintenance staff members, and they are treated as individuals, not merely as part of a group. It is our vision to partner with and support families in training their children. When walking onto our campus, this partnership's success is evident and is evidenced by the smiles on friendly faces that can be seen on any day in any one of our classrooms. Every successful school needs vision and direction to provide a clear path for its staff, students, and families. The following pages contain a snapshot of our school and outline much information to help you get to know us better. Regent Christian Academy, a ministry of Horizon Church, fulfills a mandate to train children according to Biblical principles, in partnership with and support of Christian families. Our staff is committed to excellence in education, high moral and ethical standards, and genuine Christian character development. We emphasize traditional aspects of learning within a safe, nurturing environment. We challenge and equip students to respond to God's call as Christian leaders in a changing global community. Welcome to the Primary School at Regent Christian Academy, where our youngest students have fun while building strong foundational skills in all subject areas. During the first years of school, attitudes and behavior patterns are developed that help shape students for the rest of their lives. Our Primary School at RCA is an exciting place to be, and we desire to plant the seeds of a life-long love for discovery and learning. Our kind, nurturing teachers are professionals who plan and implement programs to bring out the best in each child. Field trips, hands-on activities, and lessons that address various learning styles create a highly effective learning environment. Our school maintains a positive yet disciplined climate that fosters respect for God, self, and others. Out of this comes a desire for service, and we provide many opportunities to make a difference both in the community and globally. At the heart of our school are a love for the Lord and a desire to grow in our Christian faith. Students have a core teacher who provides instruction in the academic areas and leads the class in devotions and essential life and character-building discussions. This arrangement provides stability and security, allowing an essential student-teacher bond to develop. We integrate God's Word into all aspects of learning and teach all subjects from a biblical worldview. As students progress through these middle years, teachers increase responsibility as they begin to gain their independence. We aim to provide the guidance and support necessary for adolescent students to make a successful transition into high school. These are exciting years for young people as they begin to think more independently and ask foundational questions of faith and existence. By creating a caring and challenging environment where learning opportunities abound, students are encouraged to develop their future service talents in God's kingdom. The last leg of a student's journey and the launching pad into young adulthood and any number of new pathways. In our high school, students truly begin to grasp the concept of what it means to be "Mighty in Spirit," and where the fruit that has been developing over the years of training and studying finally ripens into a virtuous character that will impact our world. One of our school year's highlights for our grade 9 & 10 students is the Retreat in September, where students enjoy fun activities and powerful worship times. Carefully vetted speakers challenge the students to be light in the darkness. Our grade 11 & 12 students participate in a variety of team-building events known as the Signature Series. As a discipleship school, our foremost goal is for students to leave RCA, knowing the power of Christ's servitude, love, and sacrifice. Our smaller size allows for daily interactions between students and staff, and the intimate atmosphere is conducive to spiritual, emotional, and academic growth. Our dedicated staff members work hard to plan and implement programs to bring out our students' best. We take very seriously the responsibility God has placed upon us to provide the guidance and support necessary for success in the high school years and beyond. High school students have many exciting opportunities to experience the blessing of service through our missions programs, which reach out into others' lives both locally and globally. These life-altering experiences go with them as they graduate and step out into the world—a world where they can share the love of Christ and humbly serve. As they discover their unique gifts and talents, and as they understand who they are in Christ, it can be said of our graduates that they leave here "Mighty in Spirit." Integrated spaces for kindergartens (age 5) to grade 8 (age 13) are available in our kind and caring classrooms. Our experience is that at these grade levels, students learn English quickly by being immersed in an English classroom environment. Our classes are small, which allows for more personal attention and an enriching academic environment. Our BC certified Teachers have experience with welcoming new international students into their classrooms. Many of our international students who have started in our younger grades have stayed with us until graduation. We are a school that believes in respect, kindness, and acceptance, along with our high academic standards. We would love to welcome you to join us. Students, Grades 9 to 12, are initially accepted into our English Language Learning. They are given some tests to determine which level of our program they will enter. In rare cases, a student of high school age may receive direct entry into our regular program. Most students spend one year in our ELL program before they are ready for full integration.

Peace Christian School provides a Christ-centered environment focused on the development of the whole child. This values thinking above reflecting, service over receiving, and fosters life skills and goal setting in the context t of eternity. Our Mission is to provide a Christ-centred learning environment focused on the whole child. Peace Christian School has developed the following objectives to support our mission statement: to guide the student to experience a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. To acquaint the student with the great themes of the Bible in context with eternity. To make the student aware that God is personally interested in the things of everyday life. For the student to develop honesty, integrity, purity, dependability, neatness, and punctuality. For the student, to develop the ideals of self-respect and respect for others. To have the student develop a sense of responsibility for his/her behavior. To bring the student to commit himself to service for God and his fellow man. To strengthen the intellect so that the student becomes a thinker is not just a reflector of others' thoughts. To help the student develop academic achievement according to his or her abilities and place a high value on academic excellence. To help the student become aware of the importance of maintaining a cooperative attitude toward others. Peace Christian School follows the British Columbia government curriculum. The BC government approves texts supporting the curriculum. All teaching staff are fully trained, certified, and committed to providing an integrated learning environment. The Government of British Columbia has developed a fair system of schools to make law-abiding citizens. We promote that Christianity applied to a person's life further enhances that experience. Worship and prayer are held in the classrooms at the beginning of each school day. Each day is also closed with prayer. Part of the required curriculum is a systematic study of the Bible. Pastor Erroll also conducts worship talks regularly. Students are expected to have a reverent attitude towards all religious activities. Christianity is the central theme throughout the educational experience at Peace Christian School. The philosophy of PCS is a reflection of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We believe that the purpose of education is to bring man into harmony with his Creator. Promotion is based on a pupil's readiness for the next grade. We believe it is not in the student's best interest to be placed in a grade level where it is almost impossible for the child to be successful. We also feel that it is essential for parents to be an integral part of this process and promote an open dialogue with teaching staff. As students reach the upper grades, homework will increase. Parents are encouraged to read to their children and have their children read to them regularly. Basic math drills at home (multiplication tables) will significantly benefit the student in mathematics. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education by taking an interest in their day-to-day work and assisting them in preparation for exams and quizzes. A few minutes per day can make a huge difference in your child's educational experience. Throughout the school year, students of Peace Christian School reach out to the community of Chetwynd. PCS Choir performs in the community on special occasions. December brings Christmas hampers, and PCS students join in with the Santa Claus Project to help fill hampers for needy families in our community. Through Service Class, students are encouraged to help the community by picking up garbage, recycling duty, helping seniors with yard work, and shoveling driveways for those who are snowed in. Parents need to be aware that these activities will sometimes require them to leave the school grounds under staff supervision.

Along with your Christian home and church, Christian schools help create a strong foundation for life. Redeemer offers you a place where your teen can grow and nurture both their faith and friendships. A place where teachers are as passionate about Christ as they are about academic excellence. At Redeemer Christian High School, we: Emphasize a Christian worldview through an integrated curriculum Offer a program that develops critical thinking Develop students' God-given gifts and talents Encourage Christ-like behavior and openness to God, and Give students opportunities to serve God and others. According to the full measure of Jesus Christ, our mission is to provide a community of learning that challenges students to develop disciplined hearts, minds, and bodies. Redeemer Christian High School is an independent, faith-based school with positive and supportive school culture. Since 1975, we have provided a quality, Christ-centred education to Ottawa area students in grades nine through twelve. Redeemer Christian High School is a caring, innovative, and Christian community of learners. We attract students from Ottawa and the surrounding region who are dedicated to learning excellence. Our passionate teachers and staff engage students to help them excel both inside and outside of the classroom. What makes us exceptional? Highly qualified and caring educators Low student-teacher ratio Programs selected to develop reasoning and critical thinking Supplementary French program as well as core French classes Specialized Fine Arts programs/performances in Visual Arts, Music, and Drama Enriching educational trips at each grade level Co-op placements in the community Technology classes Sports programs and competitions Special education services and educational assistants Assistance with correspondence courses for specialties Students receive more than an Ontario Secondary School Diploma Redeemer is a private school inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Successful students receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Because our curriculum delivers distinctly Christian content, we also offer a Christian High School Diploma to those students who complete additional requirements. Redeemer teachers aim to engage students' hearts and minds, challenge them, and ultimately, to strengthen their character. They integrate a Christian worldview into their curriculum by focusing on the significant and meaningful questions and issues. Our students must be equipped to think critically about the world around them and engage in analysis, evaluation, and synthesis. At Redeemer, it is about providing learning opportunities. We offer a wide range of courses at the applied and academic levels in a semester system. Our desire is for students to find programs that fit with their dreams and aspirations. We offer Math and Sciences, English and Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, and Technology options. We have a co-op program where our students learn as they work in our community and local businesses. Our students are prepared to pursue further their areas of interest and expertise in post-secondary education. We have a Guidance Department that assists our students in planning their academic program and applying to colleges and universities.

We are a multi-denominational, provincially accredited, SCSBC & ACSI affiliated independent Christian school. MCS was founded on a vision of providing Dawson Creek Christian families with a beautiful Christ-centered alternative to the public school system. Our aim and goal are to continue this vision as we unite with families to provide not just Christian education but excellent Christian education to our students. Mountain Christian School is committed to supporting Christian families in the Academic, Personal, Social, Physical, and Spiritual development of their children by using Biblical principles to graduate responsible, growing disciples of Jesus Christ. He will glorify God through a life of service to God and others. The primary program is the foundation for learning at Mountain Christian School. In K-Grade 3, we foster a caring environment where we strive to meet each child's individual needs. We employ a phonics-based approach to literacy. Children learn to identify letter sounds and then blend letter sounds to read words, sentences, and books! We collaborate with our parents/guardians to foster a love for reading. Early numeracy skills are developed with hands-on learning activities and manipulatives. The little school emphasizes the importance of play for young children. Play allows children to develop self-regulation and cooperation, problem-solving skills, and flexible thinking. A specialist teaches Spanish, and we also include music, art, daily physical education, and information technology using school-owned devices, such as Chromebooks. Under the guidance of our educators, our VBS program (Bible School program) fosters students' relationship with God, development, leadership skills, and social awareness. The school offers extended activities such as outdoor education trips, and guest presenters offer unique learning experiences. Parent involvement is encouraged, with parent-teacher conferences, volunteer opportunities throughout the year, and the interactive app CLASSDOJO to communicate with teachers. Junior school at MCS provides a loving, caring, and safe environment for our students. Our students benefit from well educated, informed, and dedicated teachers and support staff. Our goal is to impact students in the core areas of communication, personal awareness and responsibility, positive personal and cultural identity, social responsibility, creative thinking, and critical thinking from a Christian perspective. Digital literacy is another component of our Junior School, which prepares students for a technological world. Our students use Chromebooks to build digital skills, access information, and learn to communicate and collaborate. We also provide our students with the opportunity and tools to develop their strengths. Our junior students can discover their creative side by expressing themselves through art, music, and drama. Spanish is another language offered at MCS. In our Bible program, students will learn about God's word, scripture, prayer, Bible books, and how to care for others. Students are encouraged to join track and field, soccer, basketball, and croquet. At MCS, we also offer outdoor education trips, and guest presenters offer unique learning experiences. Some of our highlights are a trip to Edmonton and Science World and camping at Camp Saginaw. Parent involvement is encouraged, with parent-teacher conferences, volunteer opportunities throughout the year, and interactive discussions with the teachers using CLASS DOJO. Our High School consists of a robust, biblically integrated program that introduces students to concepts in various disciplines. As students move through our program, their strengths and skills are developed, and students are given the opportunity for leadership roles in their grade 11 and 12 years. Our program follows Mountain Christian's mission of supporting students in their academic, personal, physical, and spiritual growth. MCS is partnering with Key Learning Centre to offer ITA approved work experience and apprenticeship courses AS WELL AS Northern Lights College to participate in the 12-week YETS program worth 16 credits.

Niagara Christian Collegiate (NCC) is an independent, non-denominational Christian school located on the beautiful Niagara River near Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. NCC is rich in heritage and tradition and has been educating students with excellence since 1932. Based on Biblical Truth, we prepare students for life success by shaping character, building intellect, instilling self-discipline, and developing leadership skills. When you arrive on campus, you will experience the peaceful, friendly, and nurturing environment where students thrive, and the process of life-long learning begins. Welcome to NCC's home online! I desire to provide our students and their families with easy access to all of the information required for success in our program. We firmly believe that a student who is informed is far more likely to be successful. As a current NCC student or parent, you will find that the link to Edsby below connects you with some vital information for the school year. Within Edsby, you will also find convenient links to connect with teachers and staff members and links to various online resources. I hope that as you explore the content, you will make this page a frequent destination so that you can stay up to date with all that is happening at NCC. Niagara Christian Collegiate (NCC) was established in 1932 and is situated on Niagara River's shores. Located just fifteen minutes south of Niagara Falls, we offer students more than 120 acres of safe, nurturing, rural beauty. NCC offers full dormitory boarding and homestay options during the academic school year, summer programs and camps, as well as traditional day-student programs for middle and secondary school (grades 6-12). NCC features a small classroom size, individualized attention from caring, Christian teachers, and a focus on holistic development in addition to academic achievement. Since 1969, NCC has been blessed to have an international component to its enrollment, and we currently host students from 18 countries. This leads to an incredible diversity achieved on a few secondary school campuses and priceless opportunities for our students to understand cultures worldwide. N, an international community of schools, educates students with excellence in a family-like environment, equipping them to grow God's Kingdom and empowering them to make a difference in the world. NCC's Middle School faculty purposefully engages, supports, and guides during this crucial transitionary period in a student's life. Small class size, structure, and discipline help students grow into mature young adults with strong personal character, confidence, and intellect. NCC's Project-Based Learning Program provides students with challenging, lively, hands-on experience, which requires the meaningful application of content and skill in each subject area across the curriculum. Our students gain strong 21st-century skills that benefit them in Secondary School and at university and their chosen careers. NCC middle school students are given the unique opportunity to gain an enhanced perspective on global issues and broadened cross-cultural awareness through interaction with NCC's international student body. Our students can travel abroad through exchange programs or interact on campus with planned or spontaneous cultural activities. NCC Middle School students participate in weekly chapel, and Biblical principles are integrated into daily lessons. Students are engaged in discovering who God is and what His purpose is for their lives. NCC Secondary School provides a progressive, stimulating education for young people from around the world. Students at NCC are surrounded by enthusiastic and loving teachers who communicate course content, integrating faith, values, and knowledge. The low student-to-teacher ratio allows each student to achieve personal goals and become a life-long learner. Teachers are actively involved in our students' lives, giving them personal attention to empowering them to be successful. Our students graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and they leave our campus with crucial leadership skills, a honed intellect, a deepened moral character, and increased self-discipline. NCC students graduate ready to make a difference in the world. School activities are an essential part of the NCC experience, and NCC's beautiful 127-acre campus provides the perfect back-drop for a variety of outdoor activities. Our spacious gymnasium, recreation center, fitness centers, music room, and other indoor facilities also help provide rich opportunities to develop leadership and social skills, confidence, and self-discipline. Students from around the world are currently studying at NCC's culturally diverse campus. For more than 45 years, NCC has successfully graduated international students who have gained admission to some of the world's best universities. NCC has quietly built an international reputation rivaling that of the most prestigious boarding schools in North America. This distinctive has been attained through our expertly designed International Study Program. A focus on English for Academic Purposes, acquisition of cultural competence, and an intentionally created nurturing environment cultivate success in our students' lives.

At London Christian High, we believe that everyone has been created on purpose and for a purpose. God has gifted each individual with so many things to offer this world in His service. Our central goal is to help each student develop a more profound sense of whom they are while simultaneously pointing them towards God's purpose in their life. Through a wide range of authentic learning experiences and a rigorous academic program, our students are prepared to head off to any post-secondary program or challenge that God is calling them to after high school. London Christian High opened its doors at 243 Tremont Road in September 1965 by a committed group of people who believed strongly that their Christian faith must be expressed in all life areas, including education. In our first year, we had 27 students enrolled in grades 9 and 10 and three teachers. In 1971, after steadily increasing student enrolment, the school was moved to its present site, a five-acre lot at 24 Braeside Ave. The original school building had one hallway with six classrooms, and, in the 46 years that have passed, we have grown and expanded through many internal renovations and five additions. Each renovation and addition has served to develop and augment our Program of Learning for our students. Our school building is well equipped with the latest technology and equipment – from our laser cutter to teaching kitchen, to the science lab, to fully equipped construction technology shop, to the art studio, to language classrooms – each space was designed to optimize each students' success in learning. London Christian High follows the Ministry of Education curriculum and is inspected every two years. As a result of successful inspections, students receive the Ontario Secondary School Diploma upon graduation. Since its beginning, London Christian High has been a parent-directed school. The Board of Directors comprises alumni, community members, and parents of current, former, and future students, whose joint commitment is to offer high-quality Christian education. The Board, elected by the London Christian High membership, provides governance oversight to the school's daily operation. As an independent Christian school, London Christian High does not receive government funding; operational funds are generated from tuition fees, donations, and fundraising. We continue to be grateful for our founders' faithfulness and commitment, for taking the risk of establishing a school more than 50 years ago. We are also grateful to God for His ongoing faithful care for our students and school.

Lakeland Christian Academy celebrates the diversity of all learners in a safe and caring environment. We want students to understand that hard work, honesty, compassion for others, and excitement about learning are great schools' pillars. As a staff, we believe that the work we do each day with students will impact the kind of people they will become. Our partnership with Alberta Distance Learning and A.C.E. Canada helps to make 'anytime, anywhere learning' a reality. Our sports program helps students understand the connection between hard work, sportsmanship, and real life. Having its roots in the very beginning of time, well before the law was given, "Christian Education" existed as parents' requirement. It consisted of parents training and modeling a vital and powerful relationship with the loving, merciful, just, and mighty God. Many things have changed over the years, but the need to educate our children in God's nature and character, His ways and laws, remains imperative. Students graduate from L.C.A. ready to enter into the next phase of what God has called them to. They are given the tools necessary to take the lead in whatever field they enter and make a lasting mark on society. Our staff members encourage each of the students to reach the highest academic, physical, and spiritual development level. A child must grow up to become successful and fulfilled in each of these areas. The Bible says that children are a heritage from the Lord. Thank you for the privilege of working together with you to see God's best for your child. The mission of Lakeland Christian Academy is to provide a safe and caring environment from a Biblical worldview for students to obtain an academic education that is Christ-centered and academically sound. Lakeland Christian Academy is an accredited independent kindergarten to grade 12 school. Our students meet and exceed the Alberta Program of Studies requirements utilizing an innovative, Christian curriculum called A.C.E. (Accelerated Christian Education), combined with other provincially approved textbooks. This world-renowned curriculum is an educational experience based upon individualized instruction and mastery learning. Every student is looked upon as an individual, and their needs, abilities, and potential are all taken into consideration. This individualized approach to education allows a child to learn effectively, giving them a sense of achievement. The emphasis on students' spiritual development and the integration of faith and biblical truth into all areas of the curriculum provides students with a strong foundation for their future. Lakeland Christian Academy's Physical Education program instills, in students, a will to strive for excellence with Christian discipline and character. This contributes to the development of life skills for the personal management of health and physical activity as a strategy for managing life challenges. We provide a setting where students practice the ability to work with others and practice how to accept victory or defeat with grace and humility. Our program provides an opportunity for all students to realize the many benefits of participation in physical activity. The music program at Lakeland Christian Academy follows the Alberta Program of Studies with an emphasis on music as a gift from God and a means of expressing our praise back to Him. This program starts at kindergarten and continues through grade 6. Students are taught through singing, movement, listening, and rhythm. They learn theory and singing in melody and harmony. Students are introduced to various instruments to learn how to play the notes with proper technique and how to read music. Our Drama program is structured to provide students with an artistic outlet that builds confidence and facilitates collaboration and cooperation while building valuable communication skills necessary for employment and life. Students are taught to be quick on their feet and nimble in the mind while recognizing the importance of polish and rehearsal for any convincing presentation. But overall, it is the fun and energy of drama that keeps the students engaged and learning. Each quarter the class delivers a variety of platform performances. These performances bring together the entire Lakeland Christian Academy community uniquely and entertainingly and offer students a chance to develop new skills and hone acting talent.