Collingwood School and West Point Grey Academy are both in Vancouver, about 12 km apart. Both schools offer Canadian and Advanced Placement (AP) programmes. Published annual fees are close, at CA$30,075 - 46,530 for Collingwood School and CA$33,300 - 37,800 for West Point Grey Academy. Both take pupils from 4 to 18. Collingwood School is the larger school, with around 1,260 pupils to West Point Grey Academy's 927. Typical class sizes are 20 at Collingwood School and 22 at West Point Grey Academy.
Two campuses in West Vancouver, BC: Senior School at 70 Morven Drive (V7S 1B2) and Junior School at 2605 Wentworth Avenue (V7S 3H4)
Location
4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9, Canada. Situated on 18 acres on the unceded Jericho Lands.
Stages
Stages
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (ages 4 to 18)
Stages
Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Junior School (JK-Grade 7, 534 students) and Senior School (Grades 8-12, 393 students).
School type
School type
Independent co-educational day school
School type
Independent, co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Predominantly Canadian students from the West Vancouver and Greater Vancouver area, with a growing international community
Pupil nationality mix
Primarily Canadian students from the Vancouver area.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Inclusive Education programme and a Targeted Support Program for students with learning disabilities, providing targeted interventions that complement individual learning styles
Additional learning support
Academic support services available. 4 personal counsellors and 3 university/career counsellors on staff.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Canada
Country affiliation
Canada. Follows the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum. Member of ISABC.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
Religious affiliation
None.
School day structure
School day structure
Full-day programme structured around the Four Strands: academics, arts, athletics, and service learning. All Grade 6-12 students are required to own a laptop.
School day structure
Full school day with academic instruction, athletics, arts, outdoor education, and co-curricular activities.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Contact the school for transportation options. Ancillary costs for transportation are estimated at CAD 1,500 to 3,000 per year.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Annual tuition for 2026/27 ranges from CAD 30,075 (JK to Grade 5) to CAD 32,750 (Grades 10-12). The Targeted Support Program costs CAD 42,765 to CAD 46,530. A one-time new student administration fee of CAD 7,500 applies.
Fee details
Tuition for 2026-27 is CAD 33,300 for JK through Grade 12. Non-BC residents pay an additional CAD 4,500. New student entrance fee of CAD 3,500 (one-time). Tuition includes workbooks, textbooks, classroom supplies, field trips, and most outdoor education trips and club activities.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
Day school only; no boarding facilities
Boarding arrangements
Not available. Day school only.
Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
Contact the school for uniform policy details. Ancillary costs for uniforms, books, and supplies are estimated at CAD 1,500 to 3,000 per year.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Contact the school for cafeteria and meal options
Food options
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House system
House system
Contact the school for details on house or advisory systems
House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
Governed by a Board of Governors. Independent non-profit school accredited by CAIS and ISABC.
Governance and ownership
Independent school governed by a board of directors. Founded in 1996.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Collingwood follows the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, enriched by 23 Advanced Placement courses. The school also offers Advanced Topics in Mathematics, Organic Chemistry, and the Collingwood Certificate programme. Students must earn 80 credits minimum (52 required and 28 elective) and complete provincial assessments in numeracy and literacy. Indigenous-focused coursework is required from 2023/24 onwards.
Curriculum details
British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum enriched with 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. In 2024, 95% of 331 AP exams written achieved a score of 3.0 or above. Languages (French, Spanish, and Mandarin) are taught from Junior Kindergarten. Enriched opportunities in global learning, sciences, digital and media arts, outdoor education, and visual and performing arts.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
1:8 teacher-to-student ratio with an average class size of 20 students
Student teacher ratio
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. 132 teachers and 54 support staff. Average class size of 22 students.
Exam results
Exam results
Students sit Advanced Placement examinations in May and BC provincial assessments. Contact the school for specific results.
Exam results
95% of 331 AP exams written in 2024 achieved a score of 3.0 or above (out of 5). 100% graduation rate. 100% post-secondary acceptance rate. $2 million in scholarship awards earned annually by graduates.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Comprehensive university guidance programme where counsellors meet with every senior student annually. Graduates go on to attend leading universities in Canada and internationally.
Higher education progression
100% post-secondary acceptance rate. $2 million in scholarship awards earned annually. 3 dedicated university/career counsellors support students.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
23 Advanced Placement courses, PEAK Performance Program for advanced learners, Advanced Topics in Mathematics, Organic Chemistry, and a Summer Institute for advancement and enrichment
Gifted and talented
20 AP courses provide advanced academic challenge across multiple disciplines.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
Dedicated student wellbeing programme with a focus on personal growth, resilience, and social-emotional development
Social & emotional learning
Character education program focused on personal development. 4 personal counsellors on staff.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
Inclusive Education programme and a Targeted Support Program provide specialised support for students with learning disabilities, including targeted interventions tailored to individual learning styles
Special educational needs (SEN)
Academic support services available across all grade levels.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
Contact the school for EAL support information
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Student wellbeing is a core focus, with counselling services and pastoral care available across both campuses
Mental wellbeing
4 personal counsellors dedicated to student wellbeing and mental health support.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures are in place across both campuses
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Two campuses in West Vancouver: the Wentworth Campus (JK-Grade 7) and the Morven Campus (Grades 8-12), which was redeveloped in 2014 with modern facilities
Facilities overview
18-acre campus on Vancouver's Jericho Lands featuring all-weather turf field, track, two gymnasiums, swimming pool, fitness centre, and tennis courts. Dedicated studios for art, drama, music, and film.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Full-sized gymnasiums on both campuses, weight facilities, athletics field, and dance studio. The school has won 52 provincial championships across sports including basketball, field hockey, rugby, skiing, soccer, snowboarding, swimming, tennis, track, and wrestling.
Sports facilities
All-weather turf field, running track, two gymnasiums, swimming pool, fitness centre, and tennis courts.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Theatre, library, science laboratories, band and choir rooms, and dedicated STEM/ADST spaces. The Grade 6-7 wing features a gymnasium and two science labs.
Academic facilities
Dedicated studios for art, drama, music, and film. Design and engineering spaces. Science laboratories.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Over 20 co-curricular activities across the Four Strands. Athletics programme offers one of the largest selections of individual and team sports in British Columbia. Visual arts, music, dance, and theatre programmes. Service learning initiatives.
Extra curricular facilities
10 competitive sports and 60 co-curricular clubs. Internationally recognized debate, Model UN, and public speaking programs. Visual and performing arts. Outdoor education. Design and engineering.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Collingwood School was founded in 1984 in West Vancouver, British Columbia. The Morven Campus was redeveloped in 2014 with state-of-the-art facilities. The school has grown to serve 1,260 students across two campuses.
History
Founded in 1996 in Vancouver, BC. The school has grown to nearly 1,000 students across an 18-acre campus on the Jericho Lands.
Community
Community
A vibrant community of approximately 1,260 students and their families in West Vancouver, connected through academics, arts, athletics, and service learning.
Community
The school emphasizes social justice, Indigenous education, and global learning. Located on unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territory.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
An active parent community and alumni network support school life, events, and giving programmes.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Advanced Placement courses, PEAK Performance Program, Summer Institute, and entrepreneurship programme
Academic & intellectual
Internationally recognized debate, Model UN, and public speaking clubs. 20 AP courses across multiple disciplines.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Visual arts, music, dance, and theatre programmes with dedicated facilities including a theatre, dance studio, and band and choir rooms
Arts & creative
Visual and performing arts programs with dedicated studios for art, drama, music, and film. Design and engineering.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
Languages programme and cultural events. Indigenous-focused coursework is part of the graduation requirements.
Cultural & language
French, Spanish, and Mandarin taught from Junior Kindergarten. Indigenous education program. Global learning initiatives.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Over 20 co-curricular clubs and activities for students across all grades
Social & hobbies
60 co-curricular clubs covering a range of interests and hobbies.
Community & service
Community & service
Service learning is one of the Four Strands at Collingwood, with all students participating in community engagement and social responsibility projects
Community & service
Social justice initiatives and community service are embedded in the school culture. First responders program available.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Student leadership opportunities, entrepreneurship programme, and university guidance counselling
Leadership & professional
Student leadership opportunities through clubs, councils, and community engagement. Character education program.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Student wellbeing programme, outdoor education, physical and health education, and comprehensive athletics
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Outdoor education programs, 10 competitive sports, swimming pool, fitness centre, and athletics.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
English is the language of instruction. French and other languages are offered as part of the curriculum.
Language provision
French, Spanish, and Mandarin instruction from JK onward. The school emphasizes languages as a core part of its enriched curriculum.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
English is the primary language of instruction. French is taught as an additional language.
Bilingual teaching
English is the primary language of instruction. French, Spanish, and Mandarin are taught from Junior Kindergarten.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
Contact the school for details on language immersion options
Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
52 provincial athletic championships across multiple sports. Recognised as one of the leading independent schools in British Columbia.
Awards
100% graduation and post-secondary acceptance rates. $2 million in annual scholarship awards earned by graduates. 95% AP exam pass rate (3+). Internationally recognized debate and Model UN programs.
Accreditations
Accreditations
Accredited by the Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC)
Accreditations
Member of ISABC (Independent Schools Association of British Columbia). Follows BC Ministry of Education curriculum.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Families can apply online through the school website. A non-refundable application fee of CAD 350 is required. Contact the admissions office at the Junior School (604.925.8375) or Senior School (604.925.3331) for details.
Admissions
Application fee of CAD 350 (CAD 250 for reapplication). New student entrance fee of CAD 3,500 (one-time, non-refundable). Application and entrance fees are non-refundable.
Scholarships
Scholarships
A needs-based financial assistance programme is available for students in Grades 6 to 12. Families complete an online application and must demonstrate financial need.
Scholarships
First Nations Legacy Scholarship for students on the Nominal Roll of Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation (preference for Grades 1, 5, and 8). Grade 8 Founding Headmaster Scholarships: three merit-based entrance scholarships valued at CAD 1,996 each, awarded to academically strong students involved in athletics, music, arts, and community.
Waitlist
Waitlist
Contact the school for waitlist availability by grade level
