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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITYLEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY &

CITIZENSHIP

West Vancouver Schools offers a wide range of school and district

educational programs that keep students engaged and develop their Partnerships are an important component of any school community,

unique potential. As of 2017, the district operates 12 Premier Academies
and West Vancouver Schools builds leadership and responsibility into

in athletics, robotics, performing arts and a new outdoor academy. the curriculum through local and global involvement in humanitarian

Entrepreneurship, public speaking programs, and a vast array of student
projects. Educators, who have long understood the link between
clubs contribute to a vibrant campus life at both the elementary and
citizenship, social and academic functioning, foster socio-emotional

secondary levels.
development as early as kindergarten, and continue to guide students as

they advance through secondary school.

REAL-WORLD LEARNING

A FRESH ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE

West Vancouver Schools provides real-world learning, both in and out of

the classroom. Innovative programming, such as First Aid Swim Training,
A broad range of focused programming, backed by dedicated and

ArtWest45, Carpentry for advanced post-secondary credit and the caring staff, opens doors for graduates. We offer the International

District Honour Choir offer students the opportunity to learn and apply
Baccalaureate ® (IB) programs, including the Primary Years Programme
skills in the broader community. Our district was also the first in BC to
(PYP), PYP French Immersion, Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB

adopt a “bring your own device” policy, from elementary school through
Diploma. Advanced Placement options include the highly prized AP
secondary school.
Capstone option. Our district also offers the north shore’s only publicly

funded Montessori program.