title: VirtualSchoolBC
text: # VirtualSchoolBC
  
  VirtualSchoolBC is an online school offering free secondary school courses to British Columbia residents. It is headquartered in Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.
  
  VirtualSchoolBC is a public school within School District 40 New Westminster. It is funded by the Ministry of Education of British Columbia. Students who complete courses may add them to or complete a graduation plan.
  
  VirtualSchoolBC uses BlackBoard Learn to deliver continuous entry courses. It is a member of LearnNowBC.
  
  ## Background
  
  In 1998 a group of teachers began offering continuous entry high school courses online using WebCT. In 2006. WebCT was bought by BlackBoard . VirtualschoolBC ported their courses to BlackBoard Learn.
  
  