• Will you be in Grade 10, 11 or 12 in the fall of 2025?
• Do you like physical and academic challenges?
• Are you physically fit and capable of hiking 10km? 
• Are you healthy and able to live in a rural/remote community?
• If you need homestay, are you prepared to live away from home in a semi-independent environment?
• Does living on a remote island intrigue you? (Remote means no hospital, limited mental health care, and no transportation off island after 5:30 p.m.)
• Are you able to manage chronic physical or mental health conditions if you have any?
• Do you celebrate the idea of sharing your work with others?

This application has 3 parts — application form, video submission, and letter of reference. The application process is free.  

If you are a returning student, this application only has two parts- the form, written questions and video submission.

Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted with your conditional acceptance into the program. There are  limited spots. If you are not accepted, you will be informed if you are on the waitlist or not a candidate for the upcoming semester. If you are conditionally accepted, there is approximately a month to: officially register with the Campbell River School District 72 for the Cortes Island Academy and Apply for a Scholarship/Bursary (if needed.)