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Below you will find answers to common questions surrounding education at CISND.
Q: Where are the schools of the Nelson Diocese located?
Q: Are there entrance exams?
Q: Do you accept children who require a Learning Assistance and/or Special Education Program?
Q: Is the BC curriculum followed?
Q: Are your schools evaluated?
Q: What qualifications are required of teachers employed in the schools?
Q: Are your teachers part of the BC Teachers Union (BCTF)?
Q: Why do Catholic Schools of the Nelson Diocese charge tuition fees?
Q: Do the schools receive any other funding?
Q: Why are Catholic schools in BC not publicly funded like the schools in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario (where you declare where you want your property taxes to go)?