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Glenlyon Norfolk School

Canada, Victoria

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$27,500 - 90,200
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 799
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1913
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 17
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Arts and Creative
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in Victoria, British Columbia, offering Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. As one of only 25 schools in North America to offer all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP), GNS provides a continuous International Baccalaureate education. Founded in 1913, the school operates across two campuses and is a member of Round Square.

www.mygns.ca

781 Richmond Ave, Victoria, BC V8S 4A4, Canada

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The Essentials

Glenlyon Norfolk School has 799 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Two campuses: Beach Drive Campus (1701 Beach Drive) for Junior School (JK-Grade 5) and Pemberton Woods Campus (781 Richmond Avenue) for Middle and Senior School (Grades 6-12).

Stages
Junior Kindergarten (age 4) through Grade 12 (age 18). Junior School (JK-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), Senior School (Grades 9-12).

Type
Independent, co-educational, not-for-profit day and boarding school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Primarily Canadian day students with a smaller cohort of boarding and homestay students from various countries. Approximately 745 day students, 24 boarding students, and 30 homestay students.

Additional learning support
English Language Acquisition (ELA) program available at an additional cost of $4,500 per year. Individual learning support provided.

Country affiliation
Canada. Authorized IB World School. Member of Round Square.

Religious affiliation
None.

School day structure
Full school day with academic instruction, co-curricular activities in arts, athletics, and service.

Bus service
School bus service is available.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Glenlyon Norfolk School ranges from CAD 27,500 to CAD 90,200 for 2026/27.

Day tuition for BC residents ranges from $27,500 (JK full day) to $32,850 (Senior School). International day students pay $45,705 to $48,400. Boarding fees range from $52,300 (Family Boarding, BC) to $90,200 (Gryphon Boarding, International). Sibling discounts of 5% (second child) and 10% (third child and beyond) are available.
Academics

Glenlyon Norfolk School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
GNS is one of only 25 schools in North America to offer the complete IB continuum. Junior School (JK-Grade 5) follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), a student-centred, inquiry-based curriculum. Middle School (Grades 6-10) follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) emphasizing interdisciplinary connections, critical thinking, and research skills, culminating in a Personal Project in Grade 10. Senior School (Grades 11-12) follows the IB Diploma Programme (DP) with six subject groups, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size of 16-18 students.

Exam Results
Grade 12 IB exam registration costs approximately $1,200, billed directly to families in November.

Higher Education Progression
Dedicated university preparation program with guidance counselling to support students in their post-secondary applications.
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Admissions

Admissions
Families can visit the school through open houses, scheduled tours, or virtual sessions. Applications are submitted online. The school evaluates fit through its GNS Fit process. Application fee is $250 (or $300 from September 1, 2026). Registration deposit of $3,000-$3,500 for day students and $15,000 for boarding students.

Scholarships
Community Scholars Program offers merit scholarships of up to $15,000 for exceptional new domestic students entering Grades 6-12. Needs-based financial aid (bursaries) covering up to 40% of tuition is available for Canadian day students.
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