A broad range of focused programming, backed by dedicated and caring staff, opens doors for our graduates.
Our Board advocates for a strong and highly effective public education system on behalf of students and families.
At West Vancouver Schools, the focus is on who you are and who you want to become. Inspiring a sense of discovery begins on day one, and continues through graduation and beyond.
Optional and integrated programming in academics, sports, the arts, business, environmental education, along with active student clubs enhances the student life experience and opens up a world of opportunity.
We cultivate strong relationships to connect our students and families to specialists in the arts, business, athletics and life beyond the classroom. Our engaged parent community and supportive educational partners help take your child’s learning higher. Along with a broad range of focused programming and dedicated, caring staff, our approach opens doors for our graduates and keeps students motivated through critical transition stages.
Bright Futures — West Vancouver has one of the highest Dogwood Completion rates in the province. We graduate between 97-98% of our students each year. More than 87% of West Vancouver’s graduating students proceed immediately into post-secondary institutions; intended paths to higher education span the globe and include more than 120 colleges, universities and specialty schools.
Schools in our district have a strong reputation for academic excellence that matches or exceeds independent school and provincial results.
Beginning in the early years, a focus on self-regulation, inquiry, community-based literacy initiatives, athletics, the arts, and philanthropy helps children maintain the right balance in social, emotional, cognitive and physical states for optimal learning results.
As the first and only district to extend digital literacy and a Bring Your Own Device policy across all of our schools, students in West Vancouver Schools have access to the latest technology, and learn to use it responsibly to enhance their learning experience.
Top of the Class — Student achievement ranks in the 100th percentile among public school districts, according to the number of students meeting or exceeding expectations on the Foundation Skills Assessment and results from our annual Grade 10, 11 and 12 government program examinations.
We are grateful to our First Nations, Métis and Inuit friends and families who have guided this journey and shared their thoughts about the importance of healthy partnerships to help our students achieve their best and to foster wellness of spirit, body and mind throughout their lives.