globaled.ca

What It Is

Global Education (School District No.73 Business Company) is an online course provider based in Kamloops, BC, Canada. It offers online courses aligned with BC curriculum learning standards for school-age students who are not residents of BC. According to the website, it is approved by the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care as an online course provider for non-resident learners, with a particular focus on students at BC Offshore Schools, 2+1 Pathway students, and students registered with BC public school districts or independent schools who are currently outside Canada.

Core Courses and Delivery Format

Courses include K-9 online courses, ELL English language learning, high school preparation courses, and BC curriculum courses at the Grade 10 and Grade 11 levels. The high school preparation program covers subjects such as Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and English, with the goal of helping students adapt to the academic expectations of Canadian high school. Course materials, assignments, assessments, and grade access are delivered through Moodle, where students can also communicate and collaborate with teachers. If a face-to-face meeting is needed, students can schedule a Zoom meeting with a teacher by email. The website does not clearly state the exact mix of live classes, recorded lessons, or 1-on-1 instruction, so it is best understood as an online course model with teacher support.

Accreditation, Credits, and Teachers

A key selling point is that courses are taught by BC certified teachers and aligned with the British Columbia curriculum. It is important to note that Global Education itself does not directly grant credits. Once a student achieves a final grade of at least 50%, whether equivalent credit is awarded is reviewed and determined by the student’s BC Offshore School, BC public school district, or independent school institution. For students hoping to earn credits toward the BC Graduation Certificate, this process is important, and families should confirm transfer-credit eligibility with their own school before registering.

Pricing and Payment

The website does not disclose specific course prices. After registration, Global Education sends an invoice and payment instructions. Accepted payment methods include wire transfer, Visa, MasterCard, WeChat, Alipay, and Union Pay, making payment relatively convenient for Chinese families. The refund policy is fairly strict: in general, schools must submit a withdrawal request within 14 days of registration, and refunds are usually not available after 14 days.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

The advantages are its strong connection to the official BC education system, clear teacher qualifications, transparent curriculum standards, and support for flexible start dates and summer study. Each course is typically designed for 100-120 hours and can be completed by quarter, semester, or over a full year. The drawbacks are that pricing is not transparent, eligibility requirements are restrictive, adult learners are not accepted, and exams must be supervised by an authorized teacher or a Global Education teacher. It is better suited to international school-age students who are already in the BC education system or preparing to enter the BC high school pathway, rather than general interest learners.

Access from China and Alternatives

The website does not provide information on access stability from mainland China. In actual use, Moodle and Zoom may be affected by school networks and local network conditions, so it is advisable to test access to globaled.ca and moodle.globaled.ca before registration and confirm the payment route. If the student is not eligible, alternatives include courses offered by their BC offshore school, online courses from BC public school districts or independent schools, or other Canadian high school credit online programs.