Education is said to be a process of passing on the knowledge, values and skills from one generation to another. Acquiring new skills, knowledge and values can be defined as learning. However, learning is the basic instinct possessed by individuals, and, on the other hand, education is something that is acquired by individuals. Nanaimo has a wide variety of educational institutions and learning academies for all generations.
- Black Bird Academy offering fun art classes for young learners
- Local Elementary and High Schools
- Aspengrove Private School – learning backed by passionate, supportive teachers
- Discover Montessori School – to intrigue children, lifelong love of learning, and independent thinking
- Nanaimo Christian School
- Child Care both licensed and unlicensed daycares
- Parks, Recreation & Culture Leisure Guide providing a vast selection of extracurricular classes
- Vancouver Island University place of acknowledgement, fair access, achievement and personal attention
- VIU Elder College promoting continuing education with seniors
- Tutoring providing private and in home tutoring
- Libraries in Nanaimo