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Premium International Schools in Vancouver, Canada

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About international schools in Vancouver, Canada

Premium international schools in Vancouver typically combine the provincial British Columbia framework with internationally recognised programmes such as the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), Advanced Placement or British/American-style offerings, and many schools also run Mandarin or French language streams alongside English instruction. These schools cater to both local and full-fee international students and fee levels vary widely by age, curriculum and whether boarding or homestay is required, so families should expect significant variation between institutions. Applications commonly move on an annual cycle with major intake planning and deadlines for September entry occurring in the autumn and early winter, while some schools also accept rolling or mid-year admissions. Relocating families should budget beyond tuition for mandatory international-student items (medical insurance, homestay or guardianship where relevant) and confirm a school’s provincial certification and any programme authorisations before committing.

Compare 11 Premium international schools in Vancouver, Canada. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CAD 38,419), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 11 schools · avg fee CAD 38,419
Schools listed
11
Curricula
6
Average annual fee
CAD 38,419
Fee range
CAD 26,940 – 105,200
Most common curriculum
Canadian Curriculum (10 schools)
Average school size
764 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Collingwood School
Oldest
Crofton House School (1898)
With boarding
1
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Crofton House School

Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

CA$35,300
Ages not listed
Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Instructs in English
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Southpointe Academy — international school in Vancouver, Canada
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Southpointe Academy

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 5 to 17

CA$29,300 - 32,145
Ages 5 to 17 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum
Language not listed
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West Point Grey Academy — international school in Vancouver, Canada
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West Point Grey Academy

Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 4 to 18

CA$33,300 - 37,800
Ages 4 to 18 years
Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Instructs in English
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York House School

Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · From age 4

CA$31,225 - 31,900
From age 4
Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Instructs in English
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King David High School

Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 13 to 18

CA$26,940
Ages 13 to 18 years
Bespoke Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver — international school in Vancouver, Canada
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Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 18

CA$30,980 - 31,590
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum
Instructs in English
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St. John’s School Vancouver

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 4 to 18

CA$28,000 - 36,000
Ages 4 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Fraser Academy

Canadian Curriculum

CA$45,750 - 52,250
Ages not listed
Canadian Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Meadowridge School — international school in Vancouver, Canada
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Meadowridge School

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · From age 4

CA$34,700 - 46,695
From age 4
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Collingwood School — international school in Vancouver, Canada
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Collingwood School

Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 4 to 18

CA$30,075 - 46,530
Ages 4 to 18 years
Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Instructs in English
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St. George's School

Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 5 to 18

CA$37,300 - 105,200
Ages 5 to 18 years
Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Instructs in English
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FAQs for Canada

What are the main curriculum options I’ll find in Vancouver international schools and how do they differ?
You will commonly find the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), the British Columbia provincial programme often offered with Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and, less often, standalone British or American curricula; each routes students to different types of senior qualifications and university preparation. The BC curriculum has close overlaps with IB teaching approaches in recent years, while IB emphasises a two-year Diploma pathway at Grades 11 - 12 and AP provides discrete, university-level exams within a school’s senior programme. Families should compare how a school delivers transition support and recognition for overseas qualifications.
How much should we expect to pay and what extra costs are typical?
Tuition for private and international places in Greater Vancouver varies considerably; published examples place many day-school tuitions in the mid five-figure range for older grades and boarding or fully serviced international packages can be higher, while some programmes and ages show lower starting points - the precise fee depends on school, age and services. Additional mandatory costs commonly include application and enrolment deposits, student activity and technology fees, homestay or boarding charges, and health/medical insurance for international students. Always request the full international fee schedule and refund/withdrawal terms from any school you shortlist.
When should we apply if we plan to start the following September?
Most independent and international schools in the Vancouver area run a recruitment and admissions cycle that peaks in the autumn, with many formal application deadlines and offers made between November and January for September entry, so families aiming for the next school year should begin enquiries and paperwork the year before. Some schools hold open days, testing and interviews through that window, and smaller schools or places created by withdrawals may accept rolling or mid-year admission. Check each school’s published deadlines and whether they require entrance tests, interviews or supporting documents for international applicants.
What languages of instruction and additional language programmes are available?
English is the primary language of instruction at most international schools, but many schools in the Vancouver area offer Mandarin programmes or French immersion/Francophone options as part of their language provision, ranging from language classes to bilingual streams. The exact scope - for example whether Chinese is taught as a first-language course, as a language acquisition option, or offered across subjects - differs by school, so confirm levels, assessment and progression paths directly with the school.
What practical checks should relocating families carry out when shortlisting schools?
Ask for proof of provincial certification or inspection reports, any IB or other programme authorisations, current international-student fee schedules and a clear statement of pastoral care (boarding, homestay, guardianship) and English-language support services. Also verify application and deposit conditions, health-insurance requirements and whether the school assists with study-permit paperwork or local registration, because these operational details materially affect cost, timing and the child’s day-to-day welfare.