The Balsam School

Mr. George is our Balsam Sustainability Catalyst! At Balsam our students learn the immense impact of simple actions done consistently over time. We are so proud to partner with ChopValue and the great work they do!

Knowing and being known is at the heart of learning at The Balsam School.

What does inquiry look like in our Kindergarten? Take a peek at our Sharing the Planet unit! Notice the sound buttons to add interaction and photo evidence to prompt thinking and reflection.

As an IB Primary Years Programme Candidate School, our embrace of PYP is more than an educational approach — it is a journey. 🌿

In the early years, students build curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills. In the later years, those foundations deepen into leadership, independence, critical thinking, and meaningful action. The PYP Exhibition represents the culmination of that journey: a powerful moment where students synthesize years of inquiry into authentic, real-world learning.

The full PYP experience is designed to help children not only learn well — but grow into thoughtful, capable young people ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Your child is not one of many, they are one of a kind. Shouldn't their school also be? Limited spaces remain in Grade 1 to 6 for 2026/2027. Explore the only International Baccalaureate candidate school in Kelowna where students receive an internationally renowned education that is rooted in Community and connected to Nature. Email [email protected] today.

Calling all teachers looking for a school where creativity and collaboration are in its DNA. As an International Baccalaureate PYP Candidate School, you will join a team focussed on learning local, but being connected internationally. This is teaching as you always dreamed it could be.