Employment and Education Services
Information about primary, secondary or high school education and many educational resources are available for all members of the military community and civilian personnel. Here you’ll find a list of resources and contact information for public schools, special needs, assessment services, French immersion, upgrading opportunities, funding for post secondary education and post secondary schools training opportunities the Province of BC.
If you have questions, please contact:
Employment & Education Coordinator
(250) 339-8211 Local 7004
Computer Learning Centre
The Computer Learning Centre has 11 computer systems available for your use, so you can check your email, surf the net, work on homework assignments, prepare your resume and more. The centre is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm to Military, DND / Civilian Employees, Retired Military and their family members, as well as the civilian community.
The MFRC also has computer workshops galore! Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a computer and the internet? Wanted to learn how to design your own web site or learn digital imaging? Or maybe you just want to upgrade your present skills. Check out the latest issue of our "In the Air" newsletter for a list of upcoming workshops and call to check for space availability.
If you are visiting 19 Wing Comox from another base, here on course or TD you can use the Computer Learning Centre free of charge to keep in touch with family and friends or surf the internet.
British Columbia Ministry of Education
Telephone: (250) 387 4611
Toll-Free: 1-888-879-1166
Fax: (250) 356-5945
French Education
There are two French programs offered in the Comox Valley:
- French Program - all classes taught in French.
- French Immersion - not a full-French program - was created to provide some French material to Anglophone students interested in learning French.
For more information on the French Program contact: Michel Tardif (250) 339-1848
English as a Second Language is located at Courtenay Elementary and Vanier Secondary
Gifted (Challenge) Program is located at Courtenay Elementary and Village Park
Secondary Life Skills Program is located at Courtenay Junior and Vanier Secondary
Work Experience Program can be accessed at the Senior Secondary Schools.