St. George's School and West Point Grey Academy are both in Vancouver. Both schools offer Canadian and Advanced Placement (AP) programmes. Published annual fees are CA$37,300 - 105,200 at St. George's School and CA$33,300 - 37,800 at West Point Grey Academy, which puts St. George's School roughly 100% higher. St. George's School takes pupils from 5 to 18, and West Point Grey Academy from 4 to 18.
Two campuses in Vancouver's Dunbar neighbourhood: Junior School at 3851 West 29th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6S 1T6; Senior School at 4175 West 29th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6S 1V1.
Location
4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9, Canada. Situated on 18 acres on the unceded Jericho Lands.
Stages
Stages
Junior School; Senior School
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
The school is an independent day and boarding school for boys.
School type
Independent, co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
Primarily Canadian students from the Vancouver area.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The Senior School provides a comprehensive support system for learning, including personal counselling and university counselling; Personal Counselling is available across the school.
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
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Religious affiliation
None.
School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
Full school day with academic instruction, athletics, arts, outdoor education, and co-curricular activities.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Transportation is provided to and from both campuses; Thirdwave Bus Services operates routes including Burnaby/49th, Cross Town, Deer Lake/41st, Mid Town, North Shore, Richmond East, and Richmond West.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Scope and academic year - The following fees apply to the 2026–27 academic year.
Application and new-student charges - Application fee (Day and Boarding): CAD 100. - Late application fee (applications submitted after November 1 for intake years): CAD 350. - One-time Entrance Levy (payable upon acceptance to hold a student's place): CAD 7,500.
Tuition — Day students (annual and per-term amounts) - Junior School — BC Day Student: CAD 37,300 per year; when paid on a three-term instalment schedule this equals CAD 12,433.33 per term (annual tuition divided into three equal instalments). - Senior School — BC Day Student: CAD 37,400 per year; CAD 12,466.67 per term on a three-term instalment plan. - Junior School — International Day Student: CAD 54,900 per year; CAD 18,300.00 per term on a three-term instalment plan. - Senior School — International Day Student: CAD 54,900 per year; CAD 18,300.00 per term on a three-term instalment plan.
Tuition — Boarding students (annual and per-term amounts) - Canadian Boarding Student: CAD 77,700 per year; CAD 25,900.00 per term on a three-term instalment plan. - American, Mexican, or Non-Resident Canadian Boarding Student: CAD 88,800 per year; CAD 29,600.00 per term on a three-term instalment plan. - International Boarding Student: CAD 105,200 per year; CAD 35,066.67 per term on a three-term instalment plan.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Three-term billing: if the three-term payment plan is chosen, instalments are billed as follows: first term upon enrolment, second term billed in December, and third term billed in April. The enrolment commitment is for the full year regardless of whether a full-year or three-term payment plan is chosen. - Monthly payment schedules are available for BC resident day students. - All families remain contractually responsible for the full year's tuition and fees once the enrollment agreement is signed; unpaid balances at the time of withdrawal or dismissal are immediately due.
Boarding-specific fees and requirements - Boarding tuition is shown above; boarding students are required to have medical insurance. Initial private health insurance for the first four months is typically CAD 300–350; subsequent coverage transitions to BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) at approximately CAD 75 per month. Additional boarding-specific assessments (for example, Outdoor Education assessments or program charges) may apply.
Other compulsory and common additional costs - Basic uniform: approximately CAD 1,200 on average. - Personal school supplies: approximately CAD 60 on average. - Outdoor Education fees (required, K–10): - K–Grade 3: CAD 225.00 - Grade 4–5: CAD 595.00 - Grade 6–10: CAD 1,025.00. - Lunch program (Hot Lunch): - Junior School: CAD 2,225 per year or CAD 742 per term; occasional meal CAD 17 per meal. - Senior School: CAD 2,330 per year or CAD 777 per term; occasional meal CAD 17 per meal. - Cohort programs (Express, Fusion, Discovery or Connect): CAD 5,000 (optional, program-based). - Sports/team fees and uniforms: range typically CAD 50–700 depending on activity. - Local and international tours (optional, example spring-break or long-haul tours): typical range CAD 4,000–7,500 depending on itinerary. - Music program (instrument rentals, lessons): typical range CAD 50–1,000 depending on instrument and lesson frequency. - Charges may apply for unreturned textbooks and for specific program-related expenditures beyond tuition.
Refunds and credits - The standard enrollment agreement requires payment of the full year's tuition and fees; no portion of fees is refundable for withdrawal or dismissal except under specified circumstances set out in the enrollment contract. If the School is unable to deliver the educational program or boarding services for more than three consecutive months due to events outside the School's control, a proportional credit or refund of tuition and fees will be issued: a credit if re-enrolling for the next academic year (Grades K–11) or a refund if not re-enrolling or if in Grade 12. Specific program fees (for example, Outdoor Education) are non-refundable if a student cannot attend.
Fee payment methods and routing (accepted methods) - Accepted payment methods include cheque, bank draft, credit card, and wire transfer. - Wire transfer routing information is provided for payments in Canadian dollars when wire transfer is used; bank-account routing details are available for electronic wire payments.
Notes on inclusions in tuition - Tuition is inclusive of a wide range of core program items (instruction, most textbooks and course materials, program-related expenditures such as athletics and many co-curricular activities, internet access, library, The Saint magazine and The Georgian yearbook, and St. George's Parents' Association membership fees). Specific optional items and some consumables are not included and are charged separately as noted above.
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
An urban boarding program with a living and learning environment. Boarding students live in Harker Hall on campus and join a community of about 80 boarders from more than 20 countries, pursuing academics and a wide range of weekend activities.
Boarding arrangements
Not available. Day school only.
Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
The school has a uniform; new students visit the School Store to purchase elements of the uniform.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Food Services provides on-site meals prepared by Red Seal certified chefs on both campuses. Meal programs are available for Junior School, Senior School, and Boarding, and the Senior School Saints Café offers snacks and refreshments.
Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The school is operated by the St. George's School Society, a not-for-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The School's endowment and assets are held by the St. George's School Foundation.
Governance and ownership
Independent school governed by a board of directors. Founded in 1996.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school's academic program is dynamic, challenging, and rewarding. Students drive their own learning, guided by expert teachers who know each boy's passions, interests, and strengths. Through inquiry-based learning experiences, exploration, experiential learning, and collaborative discussion, students gain the knowledge and skills to be lifelong learners, successful in any path they may choose.
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
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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
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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
The school has a University Counselling Team. It hosts university information evenings and organizes campus tours to major destinations in Canada and the United States, including an information evening with New York University and tours to Eastern Canada.
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
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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
Intentional social emotional learning is integrated across Junior and Senior School as part of a values‑driven community. A whole‑child approach supports intellectual, social, and ethical development, guided by Empathy, Humility, Integrity, Resilience, Respect, and Responsibility. The environment is healthy, safe, and supportive to help boys build self‑awareness, relationships, and resilience. The Junior School has two dedicated counsellors who provide safe, confidential spaces for emotional and peer‑related challenges and collaborate with families and faculty to promote wellness. The Senior School has a Personal Counselling team, including Andrea Jones, Jocelyn Coburn, and Monique Wong, who offer one‑on‑one counselling and work with staff to monitor well‑being and address concerns. Programs such as Discovery 10 also emphasize developing social and emotional skills.
Social & emotional learning
Character education program focused on personal development. 4 personal counsellors on staff.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
Learning Support is available at the Senior School through a Learning Support Team and a dedicated Learning Support room (Room B128) for extra help after school. Peer Tutoring is available for students seeking subject‑specific assistance. The school is guided by caring, specialist educators who support students with diverse learning needs. The Junior School also supports student well‑being through counselling, with counsellors working with families and faculty.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Academic support services available across all grade levels.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
English is the language of instruction at St. George's School. In English, students explore literature and develop writing voice and style; Senior School English covers a range of texts and writing. Saints Summer Series provides an experiential program supporting English language development through real‑world contexts.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Personal Counselling is available in both the Junior and Senior School. The Junior School is supported by two counsellors who provide safe, confidential spaces for emotional and peer‑related challenges and collaborate with families and faculty to promote wellness. The Senior School offers a team of counsellors (e.g., Andrea Jones, Jocelyn Coburn, Monique Wong) who provide one‑on‑one counselling for issues including academic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and transitions, and who participate in progress meetings to support socio‑emotional well‑being. Health Services on campus support student well‑being as part of the overall care program.
Mental wellbeing
4 personal counsellors dedicated to student wellbeing and mental health support.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding personal information is addressed under British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). The policy covers safeguarding, privacy, and inclusion, including protection of the dignity and safety of all students across sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) spectra.
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
The school operates two campuses in Vancouver's Dunbar neighbourhood: a Junior School and a Senior School. The Junior School building features two gymnasiums, a Makerspace/library, and a chapel; its grounds include sports fields, outdoor sports courts, and a playground, and Harker Hall houses boarding students. The Senior School campus houses McLean Hall, the Learning Commons library, the Auditorium, and the Great Hall. Athletics facilities at the Senior School include sports fields, gymnasiums, a swimming pool, and a weight room; hockey teams train at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre through a partnership with the University of British Columbia. A new Senior School campus was completed in January 2025, featuring three state-of-the-art buildings with flexible teaching spaces; Princeps Hall serves as a dining space and a gathering venue for graduation and other events.
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
Athletics facilities include sports fields, gymnasiums, a swimming pool, and a weight room. The Junior School has two gymnasiums. Kerr Pool is the Aquatics facility at the Senior School Campus; it is a 25m, six-lane pool with competition-level starting platforms and bleachers, and it is used for swimming and water polo. Hockey teams train at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre through a partnership with the University of British Columbia.
Sports facilities
All-weather turf field, running track, two gymnasiums, swimming pool, fitness centre, and tennis courts.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Senior School facilities include McLean Hall, the Learning Commons library, the Auditorium, and the Great Hall. The new Senior School campus completed in January 2025 features three state-of-the-art buildings with flexible teaching spaces, including art studios, science labs, casual meeting spaces, and a new learning commons. Princeps Hall provides a dining space and hosts events such as Graduation.
Academic facilities
Dedicated studios for art, drama, music, and film. Design and engineering spaces. Science laboratories.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Co-curricular activities are supported by athletics and arts facilities and programs. The Aquatics program includes Junior School Swimming, Senior School Swimming, and Water Polo, with Kerr Pool serving as the aquatic facility. A broad list of sports is offered through Athletics, including cross country, curling, badminton, field hockey, golf, soccer, track and field, tennis, water polo, swimming, and more. The Junior School features two gymnasiums and a Makerspace/library; the Senior School features spaces such as McLean Hall, Learning Commons, Auditorium, and Great Hall to support co-curricular life.
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
St. George's School was founded in 1930. It began as a collection of boys housed in or attending a private residence on the outskirts of Vancouver. The school grew under the leadership of headmasters, teachers, and volunteers, and the Old Boys Association was established in 1936. Today it is one of the largest independent schools in Canada. In 2015, the City of Vancouver awarded a Heritage Award for the Junior School main building and Boiler House.
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
The St. George's community is organized through the St. George's Parents' Association (SGPA), which includes all parents and guardians of boys at St. George's. Every parent and guardian is automatically a member. The SGPA Board coordinates major traditions and community events, and organizes socials such as the Saints Spirit Run, the Saints Fair, the Welcome Back BBQ, and FoodFest. The SGPA maintains bylaws and a constitution, and provides volunteer guidelines and a Grade Parent Contact List.
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
The St. George's Parents' Association (SGPA) includes all parents and guardians of boys at St. George's, and every parent is automatically a member. The SGPA is led by a board of parent volunteers who coordinate events and school life. The board helps organize major traditions like the Saints Spirit Run and the Saints Fair, and community socials such as the Welcome Back BBQ and FoodFest. The SGPA maintains bylaws and a constitution, and provides guidelines for communications (WhatsApp & WeChat) and volunteer sign-up; a Grade Parent Contact List is published for the year. Volunteers sign up through the SGPA, and contact information is available on the SGPA pages.
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
From ceramics to competitive math, debate to robotics, a wide range of co-curricular activities complements the academic program. In the Senior School, students participate in at least two terms of co-curriculars each year, with opportunities to start new clubs. Co-curricular experiences enrich learning and help build character and leadership.
Academic & intellectual
Internationally recognized debate, Model UN, and public speaking clubs. 20 AP courses across multiple disciplines.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Music, Visual Arts, and Theatre Arts are offered across both Junior and Senior Schools. The Junior School provides its own Music, Visual Arts, and Theatre Arts programs, while the Senior School provides these disciplines at a higher level. The Co-curriculars emphasize arts as a core component of student life.
Arts & creative
Visual and performing arts programs with dedicated studios for art, drama, music, and film. Design and engineering.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
Global Stewardship builds intercultural understanding through cross-cultural days and advisory discussions. Students engage in community mentoring and leadership through experiential learning, connecting passions to a greater purpose as global stewards. The program emphasizes leadership and service, fostering dialogue and cross-cultural awareness within the school community.
Cultural & language
French, Spanish, and Mandarin taught from Junior Kindergarten. Indigenous education program. Global learning initiatives.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
A wide array of activities, sports, and clubs is available to students throughout their time here. The Junior School Co-Curricular Program includes Athletics, Arts, and Amplified Learning opportunities with a mix of open registration, try-outs, and applications. Senior School clubs and co-curriculars offer diverse experiences that promote teamwork and personal interests.
Social & hobbies
60 co-curricular clubs covering a range of interests and hobbies.
Community & service
Community & service
Global Stewardship aims to build an ethic of care in our communities. Students become engaged community volunteers and mentors through Student Leadership and Experiential Education, linking passions to a greater purpose. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, with goals in Physical Recreation, Service to the Community, Skill Building, and an Adventurous Journey. For volunteering opportunities, Saints Service provides channels for involvement.
Community & service
Social justice initiatives and community service are embedded in the school culture. First responders program available.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Global Stewardship provides opportunities for students to practice leadership through Student Leadership and Experiential Education. Students become global stewards by connecting their passions to a broader purpose and leading within their wider communities. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award fosters personal and social development across its Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, including goal setting in physical recreation, service, skill building, and adventure.
Leadership & professional
Student leadership opportunities through clubs, councils, and community engagement. Character education program.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Athletics and Outdoor Education are core components of the cocurricular program, promoting physical activity and resilience. Personal Counselling supports student well-being at both Junior and Senior levels. Co-curricular experiences emphasize community, belonging, and character development.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Outdoor education programs, 10 competitive sports, swimming pool, fitness centre, and athletics.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Languages are taught as part of the academic program. In Grade 9, students participate in a Language Deep Dive that includes Latin, French, Mandarin, and Spanish. The school offers language experiences beyond the classroom, including a Martinique trip to practice French. Languages support cross-cultural understanding and emphasize exposure to new languages and cultures as part of lifelong learning.
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
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Bilingual teaching
English is the primary language of instruction. French, Spanish, and Mandarin are taught from Junior Kindergarten.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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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
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Accreditations
Member of ISABC (Independent Schools Association of British Columbia). Follows BC Ministry of Education curriculum.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Phase One — Step 1 | Submit Online Application. Applications are now open for Day and Boarding tracks. Day-track deadlines are October 30, 2026 for Kindergarten, Grade 4, and Grades 6–11, with a reduced application fee if submitted by October 15, 2026; after that date the fee increases to $100 until the deadline, and late applications may be accepted for Grades 4, 6, 7, and 8 (space permitting) with a $350 late fee. Grades 1–3 and Grade 5 Day have a separate deadline of January 29, 2027. Boarding has a different timeline with Priority Application Review from September through December, Standard Application Review from January through February, and Rolling Admissions after February. Phase One — Step 2 | Submit Supporting Documentation. Submit the final report card from the 2025–26 school year, current report cards as received, and the Character Reference Form, plus any additional documents outlined in the online checklist. Only the requested documents will be reviewed, and references should come from a classroom teacher if possible rather than tutors or family friends. Do not send extra items such as certificates or photos. Phase One — Step 3 | Group Assessments. Kindergarten applicants are invited to attend an in-house Group Assessment January 7–9, 2027. Grades 4, 6, 7, and 8 have early application dates in late October with dates selected in mid-November, and applicants are invited to self-schedule an in-house Group Assessment date. Phase Two — Step 4 | Shortlist For Interviews. Kindergarten interviews are scheduled for selected parents after the assessment. Grades 1–3 and Grade 5: non-intake year applications are reviewed, and shortlisted candidates are invited for assessments and interviews in Spring 2027. Grades 4, 6, 7, and 8: shortlisting decisions are based on report cards, the character reference form, the application, and group assessments; shortlisted candidates are invited to complete a standardized test and to schedule a student and parent interview. Phase Two — Step 5 | Complete Testing. Kindergarten follows the Group Assessment pathway; Grades 4 have an in-house academic assessment in December; Grades 6–8: shortlisted candidates write the SSAT; Grades 9–11: all shortlisted applicants must register for and submit SSAT results; International applicants outside Canada/USA must write the SSAT at an approved location. Early Decision candidates must complete testing by December 1, 2025; Regular Decision by March 1, 2026; testing dates fill quickly. Phase Two — Step 6 | Admissions Decision. Admissions decisions for Kindergarten are released February 24, 2027; Grades 4–7 on March 3, 2027; Grade 8 on February 17, 2027; Grades 9–11 decisions are issued on a rolling basis through March 2027; Limited Intake years may roll through late April.
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
Community Leader Scholarship: Local organizations, schools, and youth programs can nominate outstanding students who meet the scholarship criteria. Mary A. van Beuren Scholarship: Provides financial assistance to a qualified student to attend St. George's School. Gibbins Scholarship Fund: Provides financial aid for deserving students entering the Senior School into the Boarding program. Financial Aid: The school offers approximately $2 million in financial aid annually to students in Grades 4–12; deadlines for aid applications are December 1, 2026 for Day applicants, February 1, 2027 for Boarding applicants, and November 1, 2026 for current families.
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.
