Comox Valley, British Columbia
Ocean Crest
Academy
Learning Through Experience · Leading With Purpose
Comox Valley, British Columbia
Learning Through Experience · Leading With Purpose
Welcome
Ocean Crest Academy is an academic program offering learner-led, place-based experiential education in the Comox Valley.
At OCA, we empower young people in grades 8–12 to become curious, capable, and compassionate learners. Rooted in small class sizes and enriched by outdoor learning, we nurture independence, resilience, and a deep connection to community and the natural world.
Learn MoreOur Vision
Our vision is to inspire the next generation of resilient, compassionate, and capable leaders who are deeply connected to both the natural world and their communities.
We aspire to be recognized as a place where students engage fully in learning that is experiential, interdisciplinary, and transformative — where the mountains and ocean serve as living classrooms.
Through this approach, we envision graduates who carry curiosity, integrity, and a sense of stewardship into the wider world.
Experiential Education
Knowledge gained through hands-on engagement, inquiry, and real-world application that inspires curiosity and critical thinking.
Connection to Nature
We honor the profound lessons offered by the natural world, fostering environmental stewardship and ecological awareness.
Community & Belonging
Through small class sizes and a culture of respect, we nurture meaningful relationships that encourage collaboration and confidence.
Academics
From Grade 8 to Grade 12, students follow a developmental pathway that builds skills, confidence, and independence over time.
Grade 8
The Explorer
Discovering Self, School & Place
Grade 9
The Builder
Building Skills & Community
Grade 10
The Pathfinder
Navigating Identity & Future
Grade 11
The Creator
Designing & Leading with Purpose
Grade 12
The Visionary
Legacy & Stewardship
Our Program
Our Mountain Experience Program takes learning to new heights by blending BC Curriculum academics with hands-on alpine exploration. From Grade 8 to Grade 12, students follow the Explorer → Visionary journey, developing resilience, leadership, and a love of nature.
Students apply science, math, and social studies in the field — studying alpine geology, glaciology, biodiversity, and climate change.
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Our Ocean Experience Program immerses students in coastal and marine ecosystems, connecting BC Curriculum with hands-on conservation and cultural learning.
Students progress from tidepool studies and beginner kayaking to multi-day paddling expeditions, marine restoration, and Indigenous stewardship teachings.
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The pinnacle of the OCA experience — a student-led expedition and research project uniting the Mountain and Ocean Programs into one powerful journey.
Students design and lead their own multi-day expedition, presenting findings at the Sea to Summit Symposium, fulfilling the BC Career-Life Connections graduation requirement.
Learn MoreAdmissions
At OCA, tuition is more than a fee — it is an investment that prepares students for life. Small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and rigorous experiential learning shape graduates who are confident, capable, and deeply connected to the world around them.
Apply NowApplication Fee
Non-refundable
$350 CAD
Registration Fee
One time, per family
$5,000 CAD
Student Tuition
Monthly
$1,000 CAD
International Tuition
Monthly
$2,500 CAD
Sea to Summit Program Fee
Per student, per year
$1,600 CAD
Siblings of current OCA students receive a 10% tuition reduction. Tuition may be paid semi-annually (May 1 & Sept 1) or monthly May–December.