Kimberley Independent School is a vibrant, inclusive, non-profit school serving students from Pre-k to Grade 5. Recognized by the BC Ministry of Education.
Our school offers educational program from pre kindergarten to grade 9. We have small class sizes of 16 students, which enables students to reach their full potential under close guidance of the teacher. We follow the BC curriculum with the aid of interactive whiteboards, technology, and commuinty outings and field trips.
02/17/2026
Registration for the 2026-2027 School Program is NOW OPEN! Early Bird (50% off) registration fee for a limited time.
Go to our website to the enrolment page and find all the details
https://www.kis.ca/k-5-enrolment
Small school - Big Impact!
02/17/2026
You're invited to come and experience what's happening at KIS!
KIS Celebration of Learning is on Friday, March 6th.
All are welcome - current families and families considering KIS for next year! Childcare and School Age Programs will be open for exploration and connecting. We hope you'll join us!
02/07/2026
Are you an ECE and looking for a change? Live, work and play in BCs voted - Best Small Town, Kimberley BC!
01/29/2026
🌲 We’re Hiring! Early Childhood Educator (ECE) 🌲
Full-Time | Immediate Start
Kimberley Independent School is looking for a BC-certified ECE or ECE in training to join our warm, outdoor-focused child care team.
✨ Play-based, child-led learning
🌿 Lots of time outdoors—in our yard, community & forest
💰 Starting at $20.50/hour + BC Gov and CBT ($8 per/hour) wage enhancements
🦷 Health, dental & vision benefits
If you love working with children in a nurturing, nature-rich environment, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply here: https://www.jotform.com/253296738730264
Come be part of the magic at KIS 💛
01/06/2026
Join Kindergarten at Kimberley Independent School!
01/06/2026
You're Invited to KIS Kindie!
Kindergarten is a big leap into learning for every child and their families. We want to give your child the opportunity to experience our Kindergarten program, meet our teachers and begin to feel connected as they begin their educational journey.
Choosing KIS for your child is a commitment to building a solid foundation for their lifelong learning.
RSVP by going to our website or scan the code if you will join us for one of our explore Kindergarten afternoon sessions in January!
12/24/2025
Warmest wishes being sent to everyone in our local community for a beautiful Christmas 🎄
Have fun in the fresh snow!
Every December the skies go dark, but we gather to remember the light in our hearts.
Thank Ms. Erin, Ms. Jen and the Grade 3 class for leading KIS in lantern creation and celebrating the solstice.
12/11/2025
KIS's staff and educators are definitely sleighing this time of year and are jingling ALL the way to winter break! So many thanks for their merry and bright smiles as we finish off our last few days in school. ✨
12/01/2025
This year at the Winter Performance the KIS Parent Support Group will be drawing the winners of our winter prize basket raffle! Tickets are on sale from December 1 - 17th. Get yours by emailing the PSG or buy from a KIS family.
A GIANT Thank you to all the businesses that donated to these baskets. We can't wait to see who wins!
Kimberley Independent School provides an inclusive learning environment where children are engaged in rich, meaningful experiences to inspire lifelong learning. Our school welcomes students from Pre-Kindergarten to Upper Elementary. We are known for our small class sizes (maximum 16), daily French, after-school care until 5:30, “Flex-Friday” programming such as cooking, STEM, skiing, and biking, enriched physical education such as gymnastics, rock climbing and swimming, and place-based learning through multiple field trips each year.