A Bold Response to a National Need
We believe that it’s time to unlock learning for students and communities everywhere.
The Learning Without Limits Capital Campaign is our creative and compassionate response to the growing national demand for innovation in education.
At the heart of our campaign is the Nexus for Innovation in Education: a purpose-built space that will serve as a flagship JK–12 hybrid school for 500 students and an international hub for educator training and innovation.
More than a facility, the Nexus is a launchpad—advancing best practices in personalized, faith-infused learning, hybrid education, and teacher development so that we can see every child thriving in an educational model that works for them.
By uniting vision, innovative practice, and authentic community, the Nexus will unlock the traditional educational model, equipping educators and inspiring learners.
THE HEART OF OUR MISSION
The heart of our mission is serving all learners so their God-designed identity can shape their communities and the world.
In places where education is confined by tradition, organized around efficiency, or stuck safeguarding familiar patterns, we know that there are new creative and compassionate models of schooling that can unlock opportunities for students and allow communities to flourish.
At HCOS and Flex Academy, we are on a mission to make education as expansive and flexible as possible so that there are no limits to how students can learn, where they can learn, or who they can become when their education is designed to unlock their unique strengths and see them flourish in their unique communities.
The Nexus building will allow us to expand our impact, enabling us to share our knowledge as an offering to the many other schools experiencing strain as they struggle to innovate. As a frontrunner in educational innovation, we are eager to develop partnerships of support and co-creation to see schools across Canada serve students in ways that unlock limitless learning.
THE HEART OF OUR MISSION
The heart of our mission is serving all learners so their God-designed identity can shape their communities and the world.
In places where education is confined by tradition, organized around efficiency, or stuck safeguarding familiar patterns, we know that there are new creative and compassionate models of schooling that can unlock opportunities for students and allow communities to flourish.
At HCOS and Flex Academy, we are on a mission to make education as expansive and flexible as possible so that there are no limits to how students can learn, where they can learn, or who they can become when their education is designed to unlock their unique strengths and see them flourish in their unique communities.
The Nexus building will allow us to expand our impact, enabling us to share our knowledge as an offering to the many other schools experiencing strain as they struggle to innovate. As a frontrunner in educational innovation, we are eager to develop partnerships of support and co-creation to see schools across Canada serve students in ways that unlock limitless learning.
A Learning Ecosystem
Click on the yellow dots to explore our programming!
Foundations K-9
Our foundational program,
where support teachers
create personalized
learning plans for home
education families across BC
Innovations 5-12
Our middle and high school
programs, where teachers
Grad (ceremony/banquet)
Year-end celebrations where
HCOS & Flex Academy
graduates gather for
face-to-face convocations
and banquets
Academic Advising
A team of skilled and caring
advisors who help each
student with planning,
support, and coaching
throughout their high
school program
Student Council
A group of Innovations: 10-12
student leaders dedicated
to representing their
peers and planning
community-building initiatives
Breakfast Club
An online Bible study for
Innovations: 10-12
students
Living Unlimited
A supportive space for female
and male Innovations:
10-12 students to connect
online and grow in discipleship
Velocity
An online Bible study for
Innovations: 5-9 students
Adventure Discipleship Program (ADP)
An outdoor education program
for Innovations: 10-12
students, combining online
learning and BC Backcountry exploration
SEAL Program
An educational travel,
outreach, and service
program to global
destinations for Innovations:
10-12 students
Comparative Civilizations
An educational travel program
to Europe for Innovations:
10-12 students
Crew
An online cohort-based
program for Innovations:
8-9 students providing an
opportunity to grow in
their independence and
build lasting relationships
TechLAB
A cross-curricular Language
Arts, Bible, and ADST
program for Innovations:
7-9 students who enjoy
coding, robotics,
engineering, and electronics
StudyForge
Our curriculum team who
design and build online
courses for Grade 5–12
students
Christian Studies Curriculum
Our staff-developed Bible
units and modules
available to all
teachers and families
BCOS
Our cross-enrollment
program available to
all Grade 10-12 students
in BC
Connect
A parent-focused conference
held in multiple locations
across BC to support home
and hybrid educating families
Week of Welcome (WOW)
Our fall launch events held
in multiple locations
across BC to
celebrate the start of
the school year and
build community
School Partnerships
Our network of support
providing online curriculum,
cross-enrollment, and leadership
guidance to schools
across Canada
Inclusive Education
Our team of case managers,
educational assistants, and
service providers providing support
to K-Grade 12 students
with diverse abilities
Seed
A cross-curricular onlineprogram for Grade 5-9
students in the inclusive
education program to
connect and grow
Student Success Centre
A place for Grade 5-12
students to access support
with academics, planning,
course navigation, and
study skill development
Learning Support
A program offering supports
and services for K-Grade 12
students with diverse needs
External Service Providers
A network of 3,000+ serviceprovider partnerships
across BC offering
students specialized lessons
and support
Learning Groups
Our department of face-to-face
full-day and camp programs
for home educating
families
Community Connections (CC)
One day a week in-person
classes for K-Grade 12
students
Learning Camps
In-person programs providing a
diverse range of learning
experiences, from local
events to overnight trips
Ignite Theatre
Our comprehensive musical
theatre program located in
the Fraser Valley for
Grade 2-7 (Sparks) and
Grade 5-12 (Ignite) students
Learning Commons
Our schoolwide library
facilitating in-person
connections and services
in Kelowna and shipping
curriculum and resources
to families across BC
Subscriptions
A catalogue of digital tools
and learning platforms
available to all teachers
and families
Unit Study Kits
A collection of subject-specific
modules designed
to supplement home
education curriculum
Curriculum Consulting
A place for home educating
families to receive guidance
in navigating curriculum
options
Flex Academy
Our in-person and hybrid
JK-Grade 12 campus
located in Kelowna
Firebirds Athletics
Our in-person and hybrid
JK-Grade 12 campus
located in Kelowna
Heritage Theatre
Our comprehensive musical
theatre program located
in Kelowna for Grade 5-12
students
Sparks
Our after school childcare
and day camp program
for K-Grade 5 students
The Village Cafe
Our onsite lunch and community
building hub for Flex
Academy students and staff
Hybrid Learning
An opportunity for Grade 6-12
students to learn in the
hybrid model for certain
subjects
Explorations & Clubs
A variety of creative and
experiential learning
opportunities for
K-Grade 12 students
led by Flex staff
Junior Kindergarten
A preschool program for
children ages 3-5
Learning Without Limits
Capital Campaign
Our capital campaign for the
Nexus for Innovation in
Education, the hub where
all the innovations begins
and is supported
WHY NOW
The Urgent Need for Innovation
The challenges educational institutions are facing are mounting and there’s a redemptive opportunity to respond as a creative force rather than a reactive force. Instead of bemoaning the difficulties we face and waiting for change, it’s time to pioneer and disseminate new models to address these barriers. The Nexus will empower us to do just that.
Here’s how we’re unlocking some of the significant barriers facing education today:
The Education Sector is Desperate for Change
- Teacher shortages, inadequate student supports, pandemic impacts, community erosion, curriculum tensions, financial pressures, and many other challenges are facing schools today and conventional models aren’t providing answers
- As one of our followers on Instagram commented, “This is the future. The education system is dust” – it’s time for creative thinking to set a path to a future where education can again be a source of joy and fulfilment both for staff and for students
A New Kind of Family: Changes in Work & Life
- Increasingly, remote and adaptable work has become the norm, and parents are eager to have similar options for their children’s schedule so that they can travel, explore, and build routines that work for their family
- Education that provides adaptable scheduling and options are in demand for families looking for a personalized campus experience
Future Ready School Experience
- Career options and our understanding of wellness and holistic learning have come a long way from the traditional model rooted in the Industrial Revolution – It’s time for schools to reflect our changing society through a responsive personalized approach
- Universities are increasingly moving to online formats for courses while K-12 schools largely remain stuck in solely paper-based models
Limitless Learning through Flexibility and Personalization
- Families are looking for education that fits their child, their values and their lifestyle. Using a combination of engaged relationships, digital tools, flexible pacing, and “anytime and anywhere” learning, we can tailor each student’s program to maximize their success
- With a focus on helping students develop agency and ownership of their own education we remove the limits on lifelong learning
Faith-Based Education for Whole Person Care & Community
- At the center of our models is a belief in God’s loving design of each person – we serve a personalized God who cares for each of us in the exact, compassionate way that we need
- We know that He is the one who unlocks our hearts and minds so that we can grow into the person He has designed each of us to become
- Faith based educational programs are in high demand due to their alignment with family values and affirmation of the value of each person
Hybrid Learning on the Rise
- Hybrid school models are gaining traction, combining face-to-face learning with digital tools. This model of education creates efficiencies, opening up many opportunities for students, staff, and families to experience education in a way that aligns with their family rhythms and values.
Back to Basics: Relationship
- All these digital tools aren’t the “end of education”, they are the means toward our value of relationship
- Leveraging the benefits of online platforms and digital tools frees up time and resources for what we really care about – relationships centered in experiences of belonging and learning
Campaign Goal
$5M
$23M
We aim to secure $18 million—80% of the $23 million target—by May 2026 to launch construction of the Nexus by summer 2026. The remaining funds will be committed by December 2026. With $5 million already secured, momentum is strong and growing!