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Meadowridge School

Canada, Vancouver

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$34,700 - 46,695
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 660
Type Co-educational
Opened 1985
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 19
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Meadowridge School is an independent, coeducational IB World School in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, offering the International Baccalaureate Continuum from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, alongside the Canadian curriculum. English is the language of instruction, with Language Acquisition classes introducing French and Spanish, and additional language options increasingly integrated across grades. The Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme provide a cohesive, inquiry‑based education that culminates in the IB Diploma or IB Course Certificates, complemented by the BC Dogwood Diploma. The campus spans 35 acres, features a library with over 47,000 resources, gardens and a greenhouse, and dedicated spaces such as the Design Lab, PYP/MYP wings, and art and music studios. Meadowridge emphasizes experiential and outdoor learning, a robust post-secondary counselling program, and a broad range of clubs from robotics and debate to language and service initiatives, supported by a diverse athletics program, and a sense of community.

www.meadowridge.bc.ca

12224 240 St, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1N1, Canada

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The Essentials

Meadowridge School has 660 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English.

Location
12224 240th Street, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1N1. Meadowridge is on a 35-acre campus in Maple Ridge, near Vancouver, and is located on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen, and Coast Salish Peoples.

Stages
Early Learning (ages 4 to 6); Primary Years (JK to 5); Middle Years (6 to 10); Diploma (11 to 12).

Type
Independent, coeducational IB World School offering the IB Continuum from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Country affiliation
Canada

School day structure
Regular buses arrive at 8:15am and depart at 3:40pm. A late bus departs at 5:30pm. Bus routes include Bus

1 (Port Moody, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows); Bus 2 (Coquitlam); Bus 4 (Mission, Abbotsford); Bus 5 (Surrey/Langley). Junior Kindergarten cannot ride the bus; Kindergarten may ride with prior permission from the Headmaster.

Bus service
Bussing services with morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off; late bus available for eligible students who sign up before 2:00pm; Westbound bus guaranteed Monday to Thursday; routes may depend on demand.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Meadowridge School ranges from CAD 34,700 to CAD 46,695 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application & Assessment Fee: CAD 400 (non‑refundable), payable at the time of online application.

One‑time enrollment fees and deposits

- Enrollment Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): First child CAD 12,000; Second child CAD 8,000; Third and subsequent children CAD 4,000.
- Items Borrowed Deposit: CAD 750 (refundable; held against incidentals/outstanding fees when the student leaves).

Annual tuition (2026/27 academic year) — per student

- Domestic (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12): CAD 32,595 per year.
- International (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12): CAD 42,595 per year (this amount includes a CAD 10,000 International Fee).

Program (recurring yearly) fees by program

- PYP (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5): CAD 900 per year.
- MYP (Grade 6 to Grade 10): CAD 2,595 per year.
- DP (Grade 11 to Grade 12): CAD 2,105 per year.
- IB Diploma Student Registration Fee (Grade 11): CAD 1,300 (IB Organization fee applied in Grade 11).

Other regular and optional costs

- Uniforms: For new students the typical cost is approximately CAD 800 (varies by grade level and items purchased).
- School Bus: Bus service is available for Grades 1 and above. For the 2025/26 school year the annual bus fee ranged from CAD 3,670 to CAD 4,170 per rider depending on route; single‑ride passes were CAD 20. (Bus fees for 2026/27 will be confirmed by the school.)
- Dining/Lunch:
- Junior Kindergarten: Lunch costs are covered by tuition.
- Kindergarten to Grade 5: Optional Annual Lunch Program cost for 2025/26 was CAD 1,340.
- Grades 6–12: Cafeteria purchases are made via student accounts; families may add funds as needed.
- After‑School Care: Offered for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 at CAD 24 per day.
- Incidental items not covered by tuition or program fees: field trips, yearbooks, textbook rentals, mandatory supplies, special trips, tournaments, and some co‑curricular costs. Program fees are intended to cover many of these items but additional charges may apply.

Boarding / Homestay

- Meadowridge is a day school and does not operate on‑site boarding residences. International students requiring accommodation are supported through homestay arrangements with partner homestay providers; homestay placement and related fees (including optional insurance arranged by the homestay provider) are administered by those partner agencies. Homestay program application materials and provider arrangements (for example, EduTour Homestay) are used for international placements.

Refund information

- The Application & Assessment Fee (CAD 400) and Enrollment Fee (one‑time tuition deposit) are non‑refundable. The Items Borrowed Deposit (CAD 750) is refundable as described above. Other refund rules (for program fees, tuition, homestay refunds, etc.) follow the school's published tuition and admissions policies and the terms agreed at enrollment; international homestay refunds and policies are governed additionally by the homestay provider's agreement.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Re‑enrollment deposit: A 25% deposit of the 2026/27 tuition was required by February 15, 2026 for families re‑enrolling. Mandatory charges appear in the billing portal upon submission of enrollment and/or deposit. Monthly instalments and early‑payment options are available as described below.
- Early payment discount: Families who pay full tuition by May 15 receive a 1.0% early‑payment discount credited to the student account. International student tuition must be paid in full by May 15 or within two weeks of enrollment.
- Monthly instalment plan (domestic families only): Tuition may be financed over 8 months with monthly payments beginning June 1 and ending January 1 of the school year. This plan is not available to international students. Direct bank withdrawal or credit card payments are accepted for instalments (credit card charges incur a fee).

Fee payment options and transaction details

- Accepted payment methods: Direct bank withdrawal, e‑Transfer (send to billing@meadowridge.bc.ca with family details), credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express; UnionPay in person or by phone), cheque, cash (up to CAD 200), and Flywire for international transfers.
- Credit card fee: A 2.4% credit card processing fee applies to most credit card transactions. The 2.4% fee is not charged (or is credited back) for tuition payments made in full by May 15 or for re‑enrollment deposit payments as specified.
- Flywire: Recommended for international bank transfers; accepts local payment methods (including Alipay and WeChat Pay) and provides exchange‑rate and tracking support for international families.

Scholarships, bursaries and discounts (fee‑related)

- Meadowridge awards Entrance Scholarships (up to ten annually at CAD 5,000 each) to new students; bursaries and financial assistance may be available for eligible families. Scholarships and bursaries cover tuition only and do not cover application fees, program fees, uniforms, cafeteria, or transportation. Sibling discounts are applied to second and subsequent siblings (Second sibling: 5% of tuition; Third and subsequent siblings: 10% of tuition).

Summary of available data and items not published in detail

- Meadowridge publishes a single annual tuition for all grades (JK–12) rather than separate tuition by individual grade. A per‑term tuition breakdown per grade group is not published; the billing schedule uses deposit, early‑payment and 8‑month instalment options rather than a per‑term invoice amount. Bus and K–5 lunch program prices listed above are shown for the 2025/26 school year where a 2026/27 specific figure was not provided in the school's published materials.
Academics

Meadowridge School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum.

Curriculum
Meadowridge offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum: Primary Years Programme (JK-5), Middle Years Programme (Grade 6-10), and Diploma Programme (Grade 11-12). The PYP uses six Units of Inquiry each year and integrates core subjects such as language arts, science, social studies, mathematics, French, physical education, art, and music to teach the whole child. English is the language of instruction, and students also learn an additional language through Language Acquisition classes; in Grades 6-7 they study French and Spanish concurrently, and Grade 8 chooses between French or Spanish for deeper study. The MYP emphasizes eight subject groups and global contexts, with Language Acquisition taught in English and an expanded language option. The Diploma Programme allows students to pursue the IB Diploma or IB Course Certificates, alongside the BC Dogwood Diploma, and includes the Core components Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Action, and Service, plus the Extended Essay; Grade 11-12 course selections span six groups: Studies in Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts. Meadowridge also integrates experiential and outdoor education and provides post-secondary counselling to support university and college preparation.

Exam Results
Post-secondary acceptance is 100% for Meadowridge graduates. Graduates have gained admissions to Canadian universities such as the University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, McGill University, University of Alberta, and Dalhousie University. They have also been admitted to United States universities such as Johns Hopkins University and New York University. This reflects the IB Programme and post-secondary counselling support available at Meadowridge.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at a range of universities in Canada and abroad. Notable Canadian destinations include the University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, McGill University, University of Alberta, Dalhousie University, and University of Calgary. Notable American destinations include Johns Hopkins University and New York University.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Inquire and Create your Account. Contact the Admissions team to express interest. After inquiry, you receive login credentials to access the Hub Apply Portal. One account per family.
Step 2: Submit an Application. Begin an application for each applicant before the deadline. The application is complete when the $400 non-refundable fee is paid. You can save progress and resume the application via the Hub Apply Portal.
Step 3: Submit Required Documents. Each grade has a checklist of items that may be required. All required items must be completed by the deadline. Documents can be uploaded online.
Step 4: Attend Assessment & Parent Interview. Applicants must attend an entrance assessment to determine readiness. The length of assessments ranges by entry grade (90 minutes for JK–Grade 5; half-day visits for Grade 6–11). In-person visits are preferred; a parent interview may be scheduled.
Step 5: Admissions Decision. Applicants will be contacted regarding the decision shortly after assessment/visit. Accepted applicants will receive an offer letter by email and must complete the decision form on the Portal. If the grade level is full, accepted students may be placed in a wait pool. To hold a seat, required fees must be paid and the signed contract submitted. English proficiency is essential for international applications.

Scholarships
Entrance Scholarships: Up to ten Entrance Scholarships annually, each valued at $5,000; entrance scholarship applications are submitted as part of the regular admissions process. Head of School Bursary: A limited number of bursaries for High School students; bursaries cover yearly tuition and require the regular admissions process, potentially including a written or video essay. Financial Assistance: Meadowridge offers financial assistance for families experiencing hardship; current families apply through the Apple portal and tax returns are required. Sibling Discounts: Second Sibling 5% off tuition; Third and Subsequent Siblings 10% off tuition; discounts do not apply with other discounts. Scholarships and bursaries cover yearly tuition only; application fees, program fees, uniforms, cafeteria, and transportation costs are not covered.

Waitlist
If the grade level is full, accepted applicants may be placed in a wait pool; to hold a seat, the required fees must be paid and the contract signed.
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