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West Point Grey Academy

Canada, Vancouver

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$33,300 - 37,800
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 927
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 22
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

West Point Grey Academy (WPGA) is an independent, co-educational day school in Vancouver, British Columbia, serving Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1996, the school delivers the BC curriculum enriched with 20 Advanced Placement courses, achieving a 95% score of 3+ on AP exams. Located on an 18-acre campus, WPGA offers 10 competitive sports, 60 co-curricular clubs, and boasts 100% graduation and post-secondary acceptance rates with $2 million in annual scholarship awards.

4125 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 4P9, Canada

The Essentials

West Point Grey Academy has 927 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9, Canada. Situated on 18 acres on the unceded Jericho Lands.

Stages
Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Junior School (JK-Grade 7, 534 students) and Senior School (Grades 8-12, 393 students).

Type
Independent, co-educational day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Primarily Canadian students from the Vancouver area.

Additional learning support
Academic support services available. 4 personal counsellors and 3 university/career counsellors on staff.

Country affiliation
Canada. Follows the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum. Member of ISABC.

Religious affiliation
None.

School day structure
Full school day with academic instruction, athletics, arts, outdoor education, and co-curricular activities.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Not available. Day school only.

Governance and Ownership
Independent school governed by a board of directors. Founded in 1996.
Fees

Annual tuition at West Point Grey Academy ranges from CAD 33,300 to CAD 37,800 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

West Point Grey Academy teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
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
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. 132 teachers and 54 support staff. Average class size of 22 students.

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
100% post-secondary acceptance rate. $2 million in scholarship awards earned annually. 3 dedicated university/career counsellors support students.

Gifted and Talented
20 AP courses provide advanced academic challenge across multiple disciplines.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Character education program focused on personal development. 4 personal counsellors on staff.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Academic support services available across all grade levels.

Mental Wellbeing
4 personal counsellors dedicated to student wellbeing and mental health support.
Parent Experience

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
The school emphasizes social justice, Indigenous education, and global learning. Located on unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territory.
Facilities

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
All-weather turf field, running track, two gymnasiums, swimming pool, fitness centre, and tennis courts.

Academic Facilities
Dedicated studios for art, drama, music, and film. Design and engineering spaces. Science laboratories.

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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Internationally recognized debate, Model UN, and public speaking clubs. 20 AP courses across multiple disciplines.

Arts & Creative
Visual and performing arts programs with dedicated studios for art, drama, music, and film. Design and engineering.

Cultural & Language
French, Spanish, and Mandarin taught from Junior Kindergarten. Indigenous education program. Global learning initiatives.

Social & Hobbies
60 co-curricular clubs covering a range of interests and hobbies.

Community & Service
Social justice initiatives and community service are embedded in the school culture. First responders program available.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership opportunities through clubs, councils, and community engagement. Character education program.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor education programs, 10 competitive sports, swimming pool, fitness centre, and athletics.
Languages

Language Provision
French, Spanish, and Mandarin instruction from JK onward. The school emphasizes languages as a core part of its enriched curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the primary language of instruction. French, Spanish, and Mandarin are taught from Junior Kindergarten.
Reputation

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
Member of ISABC (Independent Schools Association of British Columbia). Follows BC Ministry of Education curriculum.
Admissions

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
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.
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