School Age
Registration Opens February 26th 2024 to the public
Limited spots available
in AFTERCARE.
Earlybird ends
March 31st
Childcare
Registration Opens:
April 13th 2024
at 10:00am
Please use this link: https://forms.office.com/r/NiktTWE8Gv
Our Vision
We are a vibrant, non-profit, inclusive school community where students are nurtured to learn and grow through creative and intellectual exploration. The Kimberley Independent School provides high-quality academic learning in an environment that fosters positive relationships with peers and community.
Our Approach
KIS is a small, vibrant K-9 Independent school, tucked into the heart of the Rocky Mountain Trench. We pride ourselves in a loving and caring environment where children feel safe and heard. Parents are welcome and encouraged to contribute to the programs that we offer.
Registration Update
Thank you for considering Kimberley Independent School for your child.
Our Registration for school aged students opens:
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February 12th for existing KIS families.
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February 26th for the public.
Early Bird Pricing applies to Registrations prior to March 31st 2024.
Our Registration for our Childcare Program opens:
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March 11th for KIS families.
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April 13th for the public.
We accept Registration on a first-come, first serve basis. Childcare registration, for new families, will be an online registration. We will add Childcare Registration details, Forms, Fee Guides and all relevant Information closer to the time. Please search under Programs for more information.
Principal's Message
I am delighted to welcome students, parents, and community members to the Kimberley Independent School Website.
Our school is a welcoming community that promotes an inclusive and happy learning atmosphere. Our educators and support staff naturally create a caring and engaging learning environment. Teachers at KIS are talented and dedicated educators who are committed to supporting each student’s learning experience through carefully thought-out instruction, and guidance that addresses the needs of the individual student’s academic and social needs. At KIS we understand the importance of the imagination and the richness of fostering the interests of the child.
At KIS our parents play an active and important role in building the successful community of the school. We encourage parent participation in all levels of the school community. We love to see parents join in with all our school events, field trips and in the classroom.
Our school community takes great pride in our school and works hard together to offer a unique and diverse curriculum.
We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our school and its goals.
Ms Louisa
Child Care
Childhood is a time for play, imagination, and discovery. In each of our child care rooms we've created a child’s world, rich in possibilities and unlimited potential. We recognize the powerful
impact that early childhood environments have on children, which is why our program reflects a wondrous world that captures a child's imagination through an ever-changing environment and
learning resources.
Program Details:
Enrolment:
Kindergarten to Grade 7
We offer education with a vibrant approach that takes students out in to the community and surrounding areas, to learn, to do and to grow. We think beyond traditional learning and KIS
students are given the opportunity to learn subject matter in deep and lasting ways. This approach combined with daily French and extracurricular activities gives students a solid and well rounded education where students flourish day after day.
Program Details:
Enrolment:
Subsidy
Information
What Parents are Saying
KIS Did Not Disappoint!
I moved my son to KIS in grade 2 as I wanted him to have the smaller class size. KIS did not disappoint! With an EA in every class and the smaller class, he was able to have more one on one time to meet his needs.
Daris K.
Parent
When Parents & Child Love
Their School.
We choose KIS because for us it feels like the extension of our home. We are grateful for our child to experience high quality place-based learning and the many opportunities to spend time outdoors. We value KIS’ strong focus on emotional literacy and the development of all the soft skills and abilities that are taught in addition to academics that we feel are contributing to our child growth and make her well-equipped to embrace the world she lives in. But most important of all, we choose KIS because our child loves her school.
Emilie & Herve
Parents
Small Class Sizes & Supports
Each Child's Needs
We were so grateful when we moved to Kimberley to find a school that embraces outdoor learning, has small class sizes and is able to support each child's needs. My son was so excited to learn to read in Kindergarten! The teachers & staff are dedicated to the student's growth and successes; as well as creating an environment that is inclusive, joyful, creative and a positive learning experience.
Bonnie M.
Parent
KIS has been the best decision
Putting my daughter in KIS has been the best decision I’ve made so far. The office staff is always helpful and the school is doing a wonderful job navigating the covid situation.
As for Lana, she is growing so much. She is noticeably more empathetic, curious and social. She is a happy kid She loves her teachers and is having wonderful experiences. I couldn’t be happier and have full confidence that she is getting what's best for her.
Kat D.
Parent
Communication, Outdoor time,
and Even French.
Our oldest daughter is in her 2nd year of Childcare at KIS and she LOVES it!
She has made so many friends and has learned so much. I feel good about her kindergarten readiness both socially and academically. Her teachers are wonderful. I appreciate the level of communication they provide, the time the class spends outdoors, the field trips they take, the classroom activities they plan and execute, and the introduction to French the class receives. When our two younger children turn three we will choose KIS for Childcare!
Erin S.
Parent
