Five Stages Framework for K-12 Education

School districts and independent schools must have the necessary plans in place to be able to shift quickly between stages if and when required.

We are in Stage 2 

Stage 1

Stage 1 is full-time in-class instruction for all students in all grades. No learning group or density requirements. Schools will not enter Stage 1 until the Province moves to Phase 4 of the BC Restart Plan. This is conditional on global availability of a vaccine or treatment.

Stage 2

Schools will enter Stage 2 in September 2020.

Learning Group Size

  • Elementary: 60
  • Middle: 60
  • Secondary: 120

Density Targets

  • Not applicable

Instruction Method

Full-time instruction for all students for the maximum instructional time possible within learning group limits.

Self-directed learning supports in-class instruction, if required.

Stage 3

Learning Group Size

  • Elementary: 30
  • Middle: 30
  • Secondary: 60

Density Targets

  • 50% for all schools

Instruction Method

Full-time instruction for:

  • Children of essential service workers
  • Students with disabilities/diverse abilities
  • Students who require additional supports

In-class instruction for all other students for the maximum time possible within learning group limits and density targets.

Self-directed and remote learning supports in-class instruction.

Stage 4

Learning Group Size

  • Elementary: 30
  • Middle: 30
  • Secondary: 30

Density Targets

  • 25% for all schools

Instruction Method

Full-time instruction for:

  • Children of essential service workers
  • Students with disabilities/diverse abilities
  • Students who require additional supports

In-class instruction for all other students for the maximum time possible within learning group limits and density targets.

Self-directed and remote learning supports in-class instruction.

Stage 5

Remote learning only. In-class instruction suspended for all students.

Learning Group Size

  • Not applicable

Density Target

  • 0% for all schools

Instruction Method

Self-directed and remote learning only.