Vancouver Talmud Torah

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Fees CA$7,944 - 17,190

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Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Introduction

Vancouver Talmud Torah is an inclusive Jewish community day school in Canada that blends General and Judaic studies with an ISTEAM approach. From Early Childhood through Grade 7, students engage in critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity while developing a strong Jewish identity woven throughout the curriculum. ISTEAM is integrated throughout, with Early Childhood programs including ISTEAM concepts and licensed by Vancouver Coastal Health, and a 1:8 staff–student ratio. The school's Centre Stage program provides outlets in the arts, with daily art exploration, chorus, Israeli dance, and a professional spring musical. The 42,000-square-foot campus supports flexible iSTEAM spaces, two full-sized gyms, a rooftop sport field, secure learning environments, and kosher kitchens offering hot lunches. After school, Bayit provides extended-day care, and about 25 programs run Monday to Thursday. The school fosters leadership, service, and community through Chesed initiatives and a broad extracurricular program, including athletics and arts.

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The Essentials

Location

998 West 26th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G1, Canada

Stages

Early Childhood Education (Rishonim age 3; Junior Kindergarten age 4; Senior Kindergarten to Grade 7)

Type

The school is an inclusive Jewish community day school

Additional learning support

Inclusive education with learning support services; differentiated instruction; universal design for learning; executive functioning coaching; social-emotional support; counselling; support for differing abilities

Country affiliation

Canada

Religious affiliation

Judaism

School day structure

Rishonim and Junior Kindergarten begin at 8:15 a.m.; Senior Kindergarten to Grade 7 begin at 8:30 a.m.; Dismissal at 3:20 p.m. (2:20 p.m. on early dismissal Fridays); aftercare available until 5:00 p.m.

Bus service

VTT bus to the JCC after school; cost $2.00 per ride; departs VTT at 3:35 p.m.; seats allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis; bus service starts September 4

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Fees

Application / Enrollment Fees and Deposits

- An annual, non‑refundable commitment deposit is charged as part of VTT's continuous enrollment process; this deposit is automatically withdrawn or charged after the continuous‑enrollment anniversary date if a family does not opt out by the deadline.
- Historical enrollment‑deposit amounts (for reference to typical practice) have included tiered non‑refundable deposits by program (for example: Preschool CAD 500; Kindergarten CAD 750; Grades 1–7 CAD 1,000 under an earlier enrollment contract). These deposits are applied against the annual tuition balance.

Tuition fees by programme / year group (published figures and recent listings)

- Early childhood / Rishonim and Junior Kindergarten:
- Published historical fee examples show half‑day and extended‑day options (example figures previously published: Half‑day program around CAD 7,944; Extended‑day program around CAD 12,072). These program formats and prices have been used as the basis for early childhood fee structures.

- Senior Kindergarten to Grade 7:
- Publicly available school payment forms from prior years listed Senior Kindergarten through Grade 7 tuition in the range of approximately CAD 17,000 (example: CAD 17,190 in a previously published payment form). Third‑party school listings show typical annual tuition for Grades 1–7 around CAD 16,990. These figures illustrate the established tuition band for the primary/intermediate program.

- Notes on year grouping and siblings:
- Multi‑student discounts and affordability adjustments are applied under the school's affordability program and the tuition assistance program; discounts of up to 30% for eligible multi‑student families are part of the published affordability program structure.

Per‑term / payment schedule detail

- Tuition may be paid in full or by instalments. Instalment schedules in prior payment forms allowed monthly installments (with post‑dated cheques or automatic withdrawals) running across the academic year; instalments are typically scheduled to start no later than April/September depending on the year and to conclude the following spring. Payment schedules are set at re‑enrollment and reflected on the family's tuition assessment. Example administrative practice included installment withdrawals on the 1st or 15th of the month.

- The school has implemented a continuous enrollment model; families who do not opt out by the published anniversary date will have the annual commitment deposit charged automatically.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Families receive a tuition assessment at re‑enrollment that specifies the total tuition and payment schedule for the year. Outstanding balances historically have been subject to interest charges if unpaid; prior contracts set interest on unpaid balances and required either full payment by an early spring date or post‑dated cheques for instalments. Failure to pay may result in account holds and enforcement actions as set out in the enrollment contract.

Boarding fees

- Vancouver Talmud Torah is a day school; boarding is not offered and there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and levies

- Universal lunch levy (2026–27): An annual universal lunch levy of CAD 950 per child (CAD 95/month) has been established for the 2026–27 school year to cover a subsidized daily kosher lunch program; the program's approximate cost per day is CAD 5.35 and the levy is embedded in tuition for Rishonim through Grade 7.

- Additional typical one‑time or program fees (examples from past payment forms and program listings):
- Graduation or Grade 7 program levies (where applicable) and yearbook or trip levies have appeared as separate line‑item fees in prior years.
- After‑school program fees, Bayit and early‑childhood aftercare fees are billed separately and have their own published refund and cancellation rules.

- Administrative or service fees: Credit‑card processing surcharges (historically 3%) have been applied to card payments for tuition or other fees in earlier published payment forms and third‑party listings.

Refund and withdrawal policy

- The school's enrollment contract states that deposits, tuition or other fees paid or owing will not be refunded or waived in the event of non‑attendance, absence, withdrawal or expulsion. The continuous‑enrollment policy treats the annual commitment deposit as non‑refundable and non‑transferable when charged after the anniversary date if families did not opt out in time. Refund terms for after‑school or extra‑curricular program fees vary by program and are published with those program policies.

Fee payment options and how payments are processed

- Accepted payment methods have included: pre‑authorized debit/automatic bank withdrawals, post‑dated cheques, cash (in person), e‑transfer for specific program payments, and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) for some payment types. Credit card payments have historically incurred a processing fee when used for tuition or other charges. Specific payee addresses and e‑transfer destination addresses have been provided for particular programs and offices.

Tuition assistance and affordability adjustments

- The school operates two financial support mechanisms: a Means‑tested Tuition Assistance Committee (TAC) process and an Affordability Program (AP) that offers documented multi‑student discounts (up to 30%) and income/wealth thresholds for eligibility. VTT publishes application timelines and certification requirements for these programs and applies substantial tuition subsidies community‑wide.

Summary (key actionable points for a parent entering these figures in a database)

- Program tuition bands historically: Early childhood programs (half‑day/extended‑day) and Senior Kindergarten–Grade 7 programs; typical annual tuition examples have ranged from roughly CAD 7,900 (half‑day early years) through CAD ~17,000 (Senior K–Grade 7) in past published forms and third‑party listings.
- 2026–27 specific additions and policy items confirmed: 2026–27 universal lunch levy CAD 950 per child (CAD 95/month) embedded in tuition; the school implemented Affordability Program updates with multi‑student discounts up to 30% and a reported ~3% tuition increase for 2026–27.
- Deposit, payment methods, credit card surcharge (historically 3%), non‑refundable deposit and non‑refund of tuition on withdrawal are active parts of the school's fee and enrollment terms.

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Academics

Curriculum

The school offers a rigorous general and Judaic studies curriculum that integrates ISTEAM (Israel Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) and fosters a Start Up Nation mindset. Centre Stage provides an expressive and creative outlet within the arts program. In Early Childhood, ISTEAM is included and students participate in music, movement and art; the EC program is fully licensed by Vancouver Coastal Health and has a 1:8 staff-student ratio. From early childhood through Grade 7, students learn to think critically, collaborate effectively and develop creativity, confidence, and a strong moral foundation, with Jewish identity woven throughout. The curriculum includes plant-based learning and a broad range of extra-curricular activities, including athletics and enrichment in the arts.

Student Teacher Ratio

The Early Childhood program has a 1:8 staff-student ratio.

Gifted and Talented

For advanced or gifted learners, differentiated classroom extensions, advanced inquiry-based projects and opportunities to dive deeper into subject matter keep them deeply engaged.

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Admissions

1) Inquiry and campus visit. Vancouver Talmud Torah accepts applications for the 2027–2028 school year for children born in 2022, 2023, and 2024. A tour can be booked by submitting an inquiry or emailing the Associate Director of Admissions to start the admissions process. 2) Acceptance criteria and wait list. The Admission Committee evaluates students based on school records, teacher recommendations, and school visits. If openings are filled, qualified applicants may enter a wait pool. Acceptance cannot be guaranteed. 3) Enrollment timeline. Applications for Grades One to Seven should be submitted by mid-February; outside deadlines may be possible depending on space. All applications are reviewed by the admissions committee. Ongoing personalized tours are available. January onwards includes NEW APPLICANT DEADLINES for Rishonim, Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten; Early Years offers begin in January, with Offers of Enrollment emailed to current and new Early Years families. The Early Years Enrollment deadline is one week after the Offer. From February onwards, Grade 1–7 offers of enrollment are issued; The Tuition Assistance Deadline occurs at the end of February. 4) Questions and contact. For questions regarding the admissions process, call 604.736.7307 or email the Associate Director of Admissions. The deadline to submit AP Certification is one week after receiving the Offer of Enrollment. The school provides an Affordability Program (multi-student discounts up to 30%) and a Tuition Assistance Program (TAC) with an online FAST application (USD 63 fee). AP is offered from Senior Kindergarten onwards, as is the case with TAC. The TAC fund relies on donor support and includes annual auditing of random TAC applicants; families are encouraged to notify the finance office if their financial situation changes.

Scholarships

VTT offers a Tuition Assistance Program (TAC) for families requiring more than 30% of total tuition; Applications are completed online via FAST with a USD 63 fee and are reviewed after all required documents are submitted. An award is determined if circumstances merit and a minimum tuition is paid by all families; TAC funds are supported by donors and subject to annual audits. AP (Affordability Program) offers discounts up to 30% for eligible families and is offered from Senior Kindergarten onwards; AP requires modest financial disclosure to verify income. In cases of financial need beyond TAC/AP, the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Vancouver is a resource, and Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) is available for exceptional circumstances.

Waitlist

The Admission Committee may place qualified applicants into a wait pool when openings are filled. The wait pool serves to match families with openings as they arise. Acceptance from the wait pool is not guaranteed.

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FAQs

Where is Vancouver Talmud Torah located?

Vancouver Talmud Torah is located at 998 West 26th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G1, Canada. It is an inclusive Jewish community day school offering general and Judaic studies with ISTEAM and a strong arts program, serving students from Early Childhood through Grade 7.

What grade levels does Vancouver Talmud Torah serve, and what is the curriculum focus?

The school serves Rishonim (age 3) through Grade 7, including Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten. The curriculum combines general and Judaic studies with ISTEAM and Centre Stage arts, and the Early Childhood program includes ISTEAM as well.

What are typical tuition ranges and what extra costs should families plan for?

Tuition historically ranges from about CAD 7,944 for half-day early childhood to around CAD 17,190 for Senior Kindergarten through Grade 7. A universal lunch levy of CAD 950 per child is embedded in tuition for 2026–27, and there are additional fees for after-school programs, trips, yearbooks, and bus service. An annual, non-refundable commitment deposit is charged with continuous enrollment, and some fees may be billed separately depending on the program.

How does the admissions process work, and is there a waitlist?

Applications are accepted for the 2027–2028 school year, with Grade 1–7 offers from February and Early Years offers in January. The Admissions Committee evaluates school records, teacher recommendations, and campus visits; if spaces are full, qualified applicants may be placed in a wait pool and acceptance is not guaranteed. Tuition assistance and affordability programs (TAC and AP) are available, and a FAST online application is used for TAC.

What is the academic curriculum at VTT?

Vancouver Talmud Torah offers a rigorous general and Judaic studies curriculum that integrates ISTEAM and promotes a Start Up Nation mindset. Centre Stage provides a performing arts outlet, and from early childhood through Grade 7 students develop critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and a strong moral foundation with Jewish identity woven throughout.

What about class sizes and support for diverse learners?

The Early Childhood program has a 1:8 staff-student ratio, ensuring close supervision. The school provides inclusive education with a Coordinator of Learning Support Services, differentiated instruction, executive functioning coaching, social-emotional support, counselling, and IEP meetings when appropriate.

What facilities does the campus include?

The campus spans 42,000 square feet and includes FLEX SPACE for iSTEAM learning, two full-sized gyms, large multi-purpose rooms, a dedicated early childhood playground, and kosher kitchens. There are abundant natural light spaces and a rooftop sport field—the largest in Vancouver—as well as security infrastructure for a safe environment.

What about after-school care and transport?

After dismissal, the Bayit after-care program runs until 5:00 p.m. A VTT bus to the JCC operates after school with a CAD 2 per ride fee and first-come seating; bus service starts September 4. The school also offers roughly 25 after-school programs Monday to Thursday.

What extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities does VTT offer?

Students participate in lunchtime clubs such as choir, Israeli dance, Chesed Club, magazine club, debate club, and D&D, plus intramural athletics. The Chesed Leadership Program for Grades 6–7 trains student leaders who monitor lunches, support programs, and help drive school initiatives and charity drives.

How does VTT support Hebrew language and Israel-related programs?

Hebrew language instruction is integrated through Judaic studies, covering Jewish rituals, the weekly Torah portion, and Jewish texts. ShinShin brings young Israeli emissaries to spend a year with students, strengthening ties to Israel and helping students use Hebrew in context.

What wellbeing and support services are available?

Two full-time counsellors provide short-term counselling and educational programming, with goals focused on student well-being and SEL development. A Coordinator of Learning Support Services supports students with differing abilities, and staff participate in ISABC, FISA, and Prizmah networks for ongoing professional development.

How does safeguarding and accessibility work at VTT?

Safeguarding policies cover child protection, harassment prevention, privacy, and field trip safety. Accessibility is addressed with an Accessibility document and Barrier Reporting Form, and IEP meetings are attended when appropriate to support individual education planning.

Is there a school uniform, and what about meals?

Uniforms are required for Senior Kindergarten through Grade 7, with InSchoolwear as the supplier. There is a kosher hot lunch program and a universal lunch levy of CAD 950 per child for 2026–27, plus non-uniform days for spirit events.

How is the school governed and how can families get involved?

Vancouver Talmud Torah is governed by a board of directors. The Parent Action Chavurah (PAC) supports the school and coordinates family activities such as dances, Shabbat picnics, ice skating, sports outings, and film events to build community.

Does VTT have a long history or notable programs?

VTT has a 100-year history, and a documentary called VTT Onward chronicles this history. The community is diverse and inclusive, with programs that connect students across grades.

How does the tuition assistance program work?

The school offers a Means-tested Tuition Assistance Committee (TAC) and an Affordability Program (AP). TAC uses online FAST with a USD 63 fee and is funded by donors, with annual audits; AP offers discounts up to 30% for eligible families and requires financial disclosure.

What languages are taught at the school?

Hebrew is taught through Judaic studies, supported by ShinShin emissaries who spend a year with students. This strengthens Hebrew usage and Jewish study; there is no listed bilingual or immersion program beyond Hebrew language instruction.

What is the student-teacher mix and how are learning spaces designed?

The EC program has a 1:8 staff-student ratio, and classrooms feature abundant natural light. The 42,000-square-foot campus includes FLEX SPACE for iSTEAM and adaptable collaborative spaces designed to support inquiry-based learning.

How can I apply and when are offers sent for Early Years vs Grades 1-7?

For 2027–2028, new applicant deadlines begin in January for Rishonim, JK, and SK, with Early Years offers in January and Grade 1–7 offers starting in February. The Tuition Assistance deadline is at the end of February, and offers are emailed to current and new families.

Are there bus or after-school options to help with logistics?

Yes. The bus to the JCC runs after school starting September 4 for CAD 2 per ride, with seats allocated on a first-come basis. After-care is available until 5:00 p.m., and about 25 after-school programs run Monday to Thursday to support families.

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