School Application

RCOA  is an Online Learning (OL) Christian School that serves home-educating families from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Graduates of our enrolled programs earn a Dogwood Diploma, Adult Dogwood Diploma, or a School Completion Certificate. We offer enrolled, cross-enrolled and registered options.


  •  2025/2026 applications are currently open for grades 8-12, cross-enrolled, and registered families.


  • 2026/27 applications open for returning RCOA families to re-enrol or re-register on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Onsite and Virtual class sign up will open on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
  • 2026/27 applications for New-to-RCOA Families to enrol or register on Monday, March 2, 2026


A non-refundable $25 application fee covers administrative costs for new families or families switching from registered to online learning. This fee does not apply to registered homeschoolers.


Are you ready to begin the application process?

Reach out with inquiries by providing your contact information along with your questions below, and we will be in touch.

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Have you previously applied to RCOA for any of your children?

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Which type of application will you be applying for this year?

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Enrolled Online Learning (OL)*: Grades K-12 

• Supported by a BC-certified Christian teacher.
• Report cards and assessment provided.
• Includes access to our lending library and subscriptions. Students may participate in our onsite and virtual programming.
•*High school enrolled programs require 6-8 courses per year. RCOA is the school of record and reports grades to the Ministry.

Contact [email protected] if you have questions.

Thank you for your interest in joining our school community. Grades K–7 are currently full for the 2025/26 school year. We encourage you to check back in the future as availability can sometimes change.



Inclusive Education (IE): Grades K-12
(Formerly called "Special Education")

• For students with a Ministry of Education and Child Care designation in categories A through H.
• Personalized program and support from an Inclusive Education Coordinator (BC-certified Christian teacher).
• Report cards and assessment provided.
• Includes access to our lending library and subscriptions. Students may participate in our onsite and virtual programming.

Contact [email protected] if you have questions.


Cross-Enrolled (XE)*: Grades 8-12

  • For students taking most courses at another campus or online learning school who wish to take some courses with RCOA.
  • *Because of capacity limits, our Inclusive Education & Learning Support departments cannot accommodate cross-enrolled students with IE/LS needs.
  • *Classes run from September through June. Summer courses are not offered.

Contact [email protected] if you have questions.


Homeschool Registered (HS Reg)*: Grades K-12

  • For families who want to educate their children at home without following Ministry learning standards.
  • Does not include teacher support or report cards.
  • Includes access to a registered lending library and some online subscriptions.
  • Due to capacity limits, we cannot accommodate registered students in our classes and clubs.

*After September 29, a $100 per family registration fee is required.

Contact [email protected] if you have questions.


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