39 free and low-cost listings. Find adult education, literacy programs, and learning opportunities in the Central Okanagan. GED prep, English classes, digital…
Free adult upgrading for domestic students. Courses help you earn the B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma, build basic literacy skills, or get prerequisites for college programs. ▸ How classes work •...
Central Okanagan Public Schools is the public school district for Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland. ▸ How to enrol your child: 1. Fill out the online Student Enrolment...
Free courses that help you feel confident facing life's challenges. Topics include staying present, healthy boundaries, self-care, and mental health. Many courses are online and self-paced. Open...
Employment and training services at Westbank First Nation, funded by the Okanagan Training and Development Council (OTDC) and run by an Employment and Training Facilitator. ▸ What you get •...
Jumpstart to Employment helps young people ages 16–30 build the skills and confidence to find and keep a job. ▸ What you get: • Free training and certification: First Aid, Foodsafe, WorldHost and...
Okanagan College's largest campus. Certificate, diploma and degree programs, plus trades training, adult upgrading and English as a Second Language (ESL). ▸ Good to know • Adult upgrading is...
Free employment help for newcomers to Canada, from KCR Community Resources. ▸ Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants For new permanent residents (in the last 10 years) who want to get back into...
Language for Life Society is a non-profit English as a Second Language (ESL) school in Kelowna for adults. They offer affordable, in-person English classes. ▸ General English evening classes: 10...
If you're a newcomer to Canada, the LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) program offers free English classes. Funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC. Classes are...
Mind Over Learning is a specialized tutoring centre in Kelowna for students with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, NVLD, FASD, dyslexia, and learning disabilities in language and math. ▸ Programs:...
Non-credit community courses, certificates, and microcredentials for professional development or personal interest.
Book a 45-minute, one-on-one session with library staff for help with a question about your tablet, smartphone or e-reader. ▸ Good to know • For adults • Staff do not do hardware repair, new...
Free one-on-one tutoring with a volunteer tutor. Help with English, math, and digital skills. ▸ What is offered • English tutoring for adults 19+: speaking, reading and writing; CELPIP, IELTS...
A not-for-profit society for retired and semi-retired people in the Central Okanagan and beyond. Members learn together in small, peer-led classes. There are no exams. ▸ Classes In person and...
Free WorkBC employment centre in West Kelowna. Help to find and keep a job. ▸ What you can get • Computers, internet, printing and job boards • One-on-one help with a job search plan, resume,...
Online high school courses for adults through eSchool 23 (School District 23). You work at your own pace and can finish high school or get courses you need for college or university. ▸ Cost •...
If your family has a low income, the government can put up to $2,000 into your child's education savings. You don't have to put in any money yourself. ▸ Who can get this? • Your child was born...
Free one-on-one tutoring for seniors 65+ who want to grow their skills on a tablet, phone or computer. A volunteer tutor helps you with things like laptops, tablets and phones, social media and...
If you have a physical or sensory disability, you can learn to use a computer, tablet or smartphone from home with a free online tutor. ▸ What you get: • A tutor who meets with you online once a...
A free weekly program where parents and children read and learn together at the library. Families new to Canada get priority. ▸ What happens: • A 1-hour session each week at a local library •...
Inclusion and learning supports for students in School District 23, including students with diverse abilities and disabilities. ▸ What you can get • At your school: learning assistance teachers...
The Indigenous Education Department of Central Okanagan Public Schools supports students with Indigenous ancestry in Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country. All children with Indigenous...
If your child is in Kindergarten to Grade 12, WFN may help pay for school fees and school supplies. ▸ Who can get this? • WFN Members, and Status Indigenous students living on WFN Lands • In...
6-month program for immigrants, refugees, and newcomers in the Thompson-Okanagan region. Includes 8 weeks of certificate training from Okanagan College (hybrid classes in Central Okanagan and...
If you are a WFN Member in high school or post-secondary, you can apply for WFN scholarships and bursaries each year. ▸ Awards: • Four Food Chief Bursaries: for WFN Member post-secondary...
Free, culturally grounded, nature-based early learning for Indigenous children ages 0-5. Children learn through outdoor and land-based activities, language, and community connection. ▸ What your...
Please contact for current program details. STEPS Forward supports students with developmental disabilities in having a full university or college experience. Website currently unavailable — call...
Non-credit professional development courses and programs from UBC Okanagan. Earn UBC non-credit credentials, including micro-credentials. Flexible online, in-person, and blended options. The...
Vista Academy is a charitable learning centre in Kelowna for neurodivergent children ages 2 and up. It offers one-on-one, neurodivergent-affirming education using the gentle approach of Today's...
More than 200 short videos of real people describing their jobs across BC industries. A free career exploration tool if you are unsure what path to pursue. A WorkBC government resource.
If you are a young adult who spent time in government care in BC, you may get a one-time $1,500 grant for learning. ▸ Who can get this? You must answer yes to all three: • You were born on or...
KCR Immigrant Services runs information and orientation workshops and community activities for newcomers. They help you learn practical things, find out what resources exist, and meet people in...
If you are a WFN Member going to college, university or training, WFN may sponsor your studies. The goal is to help Members get the skills for a career and become financially independent. ▸ How...
If your child in Grades 1 to 4 needs a boost with reading, a volunteer may read with them at school twice a week — for free. ▸ How it works • Trained adult volunteers go into the school and read...
If your child is First Nation with Status and lives on IR9 or IR10, Central Okanagan Public Schools runs a school bus with stops on reserve. ▸ Who can ride? • sənsisyustən students • First...
If you are a student and need a computer for school, WFN Education lends devices one semester at a time. ▸ K–12 Chromebooks: • For WFN Nominal Roll (Status First Nation) students at School...
If you are a WFN Member in elementary, middle or high school, WFN can help pay for a tutor. ▸ What you get: • Up to $50 an hour • Up to 2 hours a week • You find your own tutor. ▸ Who can get...
If you live in BC and are 19 or older, the BC government may pay up to $3,500 for short-term job training at a public college or university in BC. Your income does not matter. ▸ Who can get this?...
If you were in government care and go to a BC public college or university on the Provincial Tuition Waiver, you may get a grant for extra costs. It can help with books, housing, utilities or an...
HelpKelowna lists education & learning resources serving Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, and Peachland. Each listing includes contact details, location, and hours where available — free to browse, with no account required.
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