--- title: "Prince George schools, UNBC and CNC | PG Pulse" description: "Education in Prince George for newcomers: School District 57, registering a child, school trustees, UNBC, the College of New Caledonia and transit." url: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary/ markdown: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary.md site: PG Pulse (https://princegeorgepulse.ca), The pulse of Prince George, British Columbia generated: 2026-10-16T15:52:38.264Z --- # Schools, UNBC and CNC Education in Prince George for newcomers: School District 57, registering a child, school trustees, UNBC, the College of New Caledonia and transit. Updated September 30, 2026 ![The main entrance of the College of New Caledonia in Prince George under a blue sky](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/guides/main-entrance-college-new-caledonia-prince-george-under-c1a8a6-1280.webp) Photo: ThinkNathan, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons ## At a glance - Public K–12 schools are run by School District No. 57 (Prince George), board office at 2100 Ferry Avenue, 250-561-6800. - SD57 school trustees are elected at the same time as City Council. The next vote is October 17, 2026. - UNBC (University of Northern British Columbia) is at 3333 University Way, 250-960-5555. - The College of New Caledonia’s Prince George campus is at 3330 22nd Avenue, 250-562-2131. - Eligible post-secondary students get a U-PASS for unlimited bus travel. Prince George is northern BC’s education centre. It has a large public school district, a research university, and a college whose Prince George campus serves the whole region. ## K–12: School District No. 57 **School District No. 57 (Prince George)** runs the public elementary and secondary schools in the city and surrounding rural areas, as well as in Mackenzie, McBride and Valemount. **Board office:** 2100 Ferry Avenue · **250-561-6800** · [generalinquiries@sd57.bc.ca](mailto:generalinquiries@sd57.bc.ca) Office hours when school is in session: weekdays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ### Registering a child 1. **Find your catchment school** through SD57’s website, or call the board office. 2. **Gather documents.** Districts typically ask for the child’s birth certificate or proof of citizenship or immigration status, proof of your address in the catchment, and immunization records. Confirm the exact list with SD57. 3. **Register** with the school or district. Kindergarten registration for the following September usually opens in winter. 4. Ask about **programs of choice** (such as French immersion or Montessori) and **bus transportation**. These often have separate applications and deadlines. Other options include independent (private) schools, a francophone school run by the provincial **Conseil scolaire francophone**, distributed learning and homeschooling. ### Who runs the district SD57 is governed by an elected **Board of Education (trustees)**. Trustees are elected every four years in the same general local election as the mayor and council. The **2026 vote is Saturday, October 17**. You vote for trustees on the same day, at the same places. See [election 2026](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/civic/election-2026/). ### School facilities after hours The City and SD57 share school gyms and fields for community recreation. Groups can book them through the City, but the City generally won’t book school gyms for private one-time events or parties. See [parks and facility bookings](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/parks-and-facility-bookings/). ### During emergencies Eighteen SD57 schools are designated **Community Evacuation Assembly Points**. Several schools are also voting places in the municipal election. See [emergency services and alerts](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/emergency-services-and-alerts/). ## University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) **3333 University Way** · **250-960-5555** UNBC is a research university with its main campus on Cranbrook Hill overlooking the city, plus regional campuses across the north. It offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in areas including health sciences, environmental and natural resource sciences, engineering, business, education, First Nations studies and more. The Northern Medical Program, delivered with UBC, trains physicians in Prince George. UNBC’s campus is linked to city trails, including the **UNBC Connector Trail System** and Forests for the World. ![UNBC's hilltop campus buildings dusted with snow](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/guides/unbcs-hilltop-campus-buildings-dusted-snow-5c443a-1280.webp) UNBC's campus on Cranbrook Hill in winter. Photo: Thegrammarguy, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons ## College of New Caledonia (CNC) **3330 22nd Avenue** · **250-562-2131** CNC is the community college for north-central BC. Prince George is its largest campus, and there are regional campuses in communities such as Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Mackenzie and Fort St. James. Programs include: - trades and apprenticeship training - health sciences and nursing - business, early childhood education and social services - university transfer (start here, finish a degree elsewhere) - upgrading, English language training and adult basic education ## Paying for school - **StudentAid BC** handles provincial and federal student loans and grants. - Both UNBC and CNC run their own awards, bursaries and emergency funds. Ask their financial aid offices. - **WorkBC** can sometimes fund training for eligible job seekers. ## Getting there by bus - **Post-secondary students:** eligible students get unlimited travel with a **U-PASS** included in their fees. - **High school students:** a $55 30-day youth pass, or a $165 semester pass. - **Kids 12 and under:** free. See [transit](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/transit/). ## Libraries and study space Beyond campus libraries, the **Prince George Public Library** offers free study rooms, homework help, computers and online learning resources. See [libraries](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/libraries/). Related: [moving to Prince George](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/moving-to-prince-george/), [election 2026](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/civic/election-2026/). ## Common questions **How do I register my child for school in Prince George?** Contact School District 57 or your neighbourhood school. You’ll typically need your child’s birth certificate or proof of citizenship or residency status, proof of your Prince George address, and immunization records. The SD57 board office is at 2100 Ferry Avenue, 250-561-6800. **When is the school trustee election in Prince George?** SD57 trustees are elected in the general local election on Saturday, October 17, 2026, along with the mayor and councillors. Advance voting runs October 7, 8, 14 and 15. **Where is UNBC?** UNBC’s main campus is at 3333 University Way on Cranbrook Hill, in southwest Prince George. The main phone number is 250-960-5555. **What’s the difference between UNBC and CNC?** UNBC is a research university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. CNC is a community college offering trades, health, business, university transfer, upgrading and career programs, with campuses across north-central BC. **Do students get a transit pass in Prince George?** Eligible post-secondary students get unlimited rides through BC Transit’s U-PASS, included in their fees. Youth 13 to 18 can buy a $55 30-day concession pass or a $165 semester pass. Children 12 and under ride free. ## Sources - [School District No. 57: Contact Us](https://sd57.bc.ca/district/contact/) - [UNBC: Contact](https://www.unbc.ca/about-unbc/contact) - [CNC: Prince George campus](https://cnc.bc.ca/campuses/prince-george) - [City of Prince George: Elections](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-hall/elections) ## Official links - [School District No. 57 (Prince George)](https://www.sd57.bc.ca/) - [University of Northern British Columbia](https://www.unbc.ca/) - [College of New Caledonia](https://cnc.bc.ca/) - [CNC Prince George campus](https://cnc.bc.ca/campuses/prince-george) - [StudentAid BC](https://studentaidbc.ca/) - [Book a school gym or field (City)](https://www.princegeorge.ca/parks-recreation/book-park-school-arena-or-field) ## On this page - [K–12: School District No. 57](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary/#k12-school-district-no-57) - [University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary/#university-of-northern-british-columbia-unbc) - [College of New Caledonia (CNC)](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary/#college-of-new-caledonia-cnc) - [Paying for school](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary/#paying-for-school) - [Getting there by bus](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary/#getting-there-by-bus) - [Libraries and study space](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary/#libraries-and-study-space) ## More in city services - [Moving to Prince George: a new resident checklist A checklist for settling into Prince George: utilities, garbage day, alerts, MSP and a family doctor, ICBC, voting, schools and winter readiness.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/moving-to-prince-george/) - [Garbage, recycling and the landfill How curbside garbage and recycling work in Prince George: cart sizes and costs, set-out times, bear rules and where to take what the cart won’t.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/garbage-and-recycling/) - [Water, sewer and sprinkling rules Where Prince George tap water comes from, year-round sprinkling rules, frozen pipes, leaks, water meters and what not to flush.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/water-and-sewer/) - [Property taxes and utility bills Prince George property tax and utility due dates, how to pay, the home owner grant, MyCity accounts, utility rates and what if you fall behind.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/property-taxes-and-utilities/) - [Snow clearing, winter parking and roads How Prince George plows its streets, when your road gets cleared, winter parking rules, spring sweeping, road closures and reporting potholes.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/snow-and-roads/) - [Getting around by bus A practical guide to Prince George Transit: fares, Umo, passes, handyDART, free-ride days, trip planning and service alerts.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/transit/) ## Data Machine-readable data behind this page, from the free PG Pulse API (https://princegeorgepulse.ca/developers/). ### Guide facts, FAQ and sources Source: [PG Pulse guides (plain-language guides with links to official sources)](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/). Licence: CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Updated 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z. JSON: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/guides/city/schools-and-post-secondary?fields=summary,faq,officialLinks,sources,updated - **summary**: Public K–12 schools are run by School District No. 57 (Prince George), board office at 2100 Ferry Avenue, 250-561-6800., SD57 school trustees are elected at the same time as City Council. The next vote is October 17, 2026., UNBC (University of Northern British Columbia) is at 3333 University Way, 250-960-5555., The College of New Caledonia’s Prince George campus is at 3330 22nd Avenue, 250-562-2131., Eligible post-secondary students get a U-PASS for unlimited bus travel. - **updated**: 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z #### faq | q | a | | --- | --- | | How do I register my child for school in Prince George? | Contact School District 57 or your neighbourhood school. You’ll typically need your child’s birth certificate or proof of citizenship or residency status, proo… | | When is the school trustee election in Prince George? | SD57 trustees are elected in the general local election on Saturday, October 17, 2026, along with the mayor and councillors. Advance voting runs October 7, 8, … | | Where is UNBC? | UNBC’s main campus is at 3333 University Way on Cranbrook Hill, in southwest Prince George. The main phone number is 250-960-5555. | | What’s the difference between UNBC and CNC? | UNBC is a research university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. CNC is a community college offering trades, health, business, university tran… | | Do students get a transit pass in Prince George? | Eligible post-secondary students get unlimited rides through BC Transit’s U-PASS, included in their fees. Youth 13 to 18 can buy a $55 30-day concession pass o… | #### officialLinks | label | url | | --- | --- | | School District No. 57 (Prince George) | https://www.sd57.bc.ca | | University of Northern British Columbia | https://www.unbc.ca | | College of New Caledonia | https://cnc.bc.ca | | CNC Prince George campus | https://cnc.bc.ca/campuses/prince-george | | StudentAid BC | https://studentaidbc.ca/ | | Book a school gym or field (City) | https://www.princegeorge.ca/parks-recreation/book-park-school-arena-or-field | #### sources | title | url | | --- | --- | | School District No. 57: Contact Us | https://sd57.bc.ca/district/contact/ | | UNBC: Contact | https://www.unbc.ca/about-unbc/contact | | CNC: Prince George campus | https://cnc.bc.ca/campuses/prince-george | | City of Prince George: Elections | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-hall/elections | --- Markdown version of https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/schools-and-post-secondary/. 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