Vancouver Learning Network (VLN) offers a rich and engaging full-time online learning program to students in kindergarten to Grade 7. Before enrolling at VLN, the student(s) and their parent/guardian must meet with a VSB teacher to design a student learning plan. 

Teachers are responsible for leading the educational program with support from parents/guardians, who are the home facilitators. Formal reports are written three times per school year, just as brick-and-mortar schools, and feedback is given regularly. Students maintain contact with their teacher through weekly online class meetings, calls, email or by visiting the VLN main office.

What to expect:

• Online and alternative education program provided by the Vancouver School District.
• Our school offers a flexible, personalized learning experience for elementary-aged students (Grades K-7).
• Students maintain contact with their teacher through weekly online class meetings, calls, email or by visiting VLN.
• Formal reports are written three times per school year.
• All course materials are provided through the learning platform called Brightspace.
• Follows the Ministry of Education but is online.
• Core subjects for K-3 reading, writing, and math.
• Core subjects for grades 4-7 Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, PE, Arts Education, Applied Design Skills, and French.

What is Brightspace: 

• Provincial platform for learning management system.
• Course materials such as syllabi, readings, assignments, and projects. 
• Grades, quizzes, and instructor feedback. 
• Discussion forums and other course-related tools.
• Online assessment via assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects.

What is Microsoft 365: 

• School district email and M365 productivity tools.
• Access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Weekly Virtual class meetings on TEAMS. 

How to register:

Current VSB elementary students should obtain a VSB Elementary Transfer Form from their home school. Non-VSB elementary students must complete the Student Application Form with the Checklist and submit it to vlne@vsb.bc.ca.

*If you are interested, please send all documents listed below.

*If your child has attended a Vancouver School, then:

1. Complete a VSB Elementary transfer form (Can be requested via email or available at all VSB schools).

2. Send Proof of address.

- BCID, Credit Card Statement, BC Driver’s License, Mortgage Statement, Municipal Tax Bill, Utility Bill (examples: Shaw, Telus, BC Hydro, Fortis), or All Pages of Rental Agreement. (Note: if you are still living at home, the bill may be in your parent’s name and a cell phone bill is not an acceptable proof of address) 

3. Child’s BC services card both sides.

*Non-VSB Elementary students:

1. Complete a Student Application Form.

2. Send all documents on the Checklist.

*Please submit all documents via email to vlne@vsb.bc.ca.