About Us

Welcome to SCIDES!
A Ministry-Approved Provincial Online Learning School (POLS)

At South Central Interior Distance Education School (SCIDES) we offer K-12 courses, as well as courses for adult learners. We’re a fully funded, public, and accredited BC school located in Nicola-Similkameen School District. Our programs and courses are free for BC residents; tuition fees only apply for international students and may apply for some courses for adults.

We offer continuous enrollment, and we are open 12 months a year. Students completing their studies with SCIDES will receive their British Columbia Dogwood graduation diplomas (we celebrate over 50 graduates, of all ages, each year!) 

Of all the opportunities schools in BC have to offer students, online learning is one we feel very excited and passionate about. We believe it is an excellent way to get a quality education that’s personalized and fits into your life. At SCIDES, we offer elementary and secondary
students the opportunity to personalize their learning and have full control of their own educational paths. Adult learners have the chance to upgrade, graduate or take additional courses without ever stepping inside a BC face-to-face high school.

A comprehensive list of courses allows you to design a program that is both flexible in delivery and supportive of your unique learning style. We provide the materials, resources, planning, reports and personal support required – you choose the program that best fits your life, whether it is full-time or cross enrollment with a face-to-face school.

Our students come from a wide range of experiences, and our mission is to create a personalized, flexible learning environment for all! We support elite athletes, gifted learners, adult learners looking to upgrade, students abroad for both work and travel, and students with learning disabilities, injuries or with an illness that prevents them from attending regular classes – and most importantly: students and their families, who want to take charge of their own educational path.

We look forward to connecting with you!