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St. George's School

Canada, Vancouver

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$37,300 - 105,200
Ages 5 - 18 years
Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)
Opened 1930
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

St. George's School is an independent day and boarding school for boys in Vancouver, with two campuses: the Junior School at 3851 West 29th Avenue and the Senior School at 4175 West 29th Avenue. It serves students aged 5 to 18 and offers Canadian Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP). Founded in 1930, the school emphasizes inquiry-based, experiential learning guided by teachers who know each boy's passions and strengths. The Junior School features gymnasiums, a Makerspace/library, and a chapel, with grounds for sports, outdoor courts, and a playground; Harker Hall houses boarding students. The Senior School includes McLean Hall, Learning Commons, Auditorium, Great Hall, and 2025 expansion added three flexible buildings with art studios, science labs, and learning commons; Princeps Hall serves dining and events. Athletics include fields, pools, weight room, and hockey through a UBC partnership. Co-curriculars include music, visual arts, theatre, Global Stewardship, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Junior School: 3851 West 29th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6S 1T6; Senior School: 4175 West 29th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6S 1V1

The Essentials

St. George's School has instruction in English.

Location
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.

Stages
Junior School; Senior School

Type
The school is an independent day and boarding school for boys.

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.

Country affiliation
Canada

Bus service
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.
Diving Deeper

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.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform; new students visit the School Store to purchase elements of the uniform.

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.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. George's School ranges from CAD 37,300 to CAD 105,200 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

St. George's School teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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.

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.

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.
Parent Experience

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.

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.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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.

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.

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.

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 Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Languages

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.
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.

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.
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