St. George's School, Vancouver

4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, V6S1V1, Canada

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo #1 - St. George's School, Vancouver is an all-boys university preparatory school in Canada. The school offers a Canadian curriculum containing 100+ courses and 26 Advanced Placement subjects.

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo #2 - St. George's School mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time.

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo #3 - Make lifelong friends with interesting and driven students from around the world. Live with students from over 20 countries, and attend classes with local students who represent a mosaic of Canadian cultures.

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo #4 - St. George's School graduates receive over 700 university acceptances each year from universities in Canada, USA, and the UK.

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo #5 - Learn in and out of the classrooms through fun, engaging, and memorable experiences.

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo #6 - St. George's School campuses are near the UBC campus, and within a 30-minute drive from Downtown Vancouver.

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo #7 - Outdoor education focuses on building leadership skills, as well as environmental and social awareness.

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo #8 - Faculty are specifically trained in their specialty areas, and passionate about boys learning.

St. George's School is a world-class boys' university preparatory school situated in Vancouver, Canada.

We offer a day program from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and an urban boarding experience to students from Grade 8 - 12.

The school offers a diverse curriculum including 100+ courses, 24 AP subjects, 50+ clubs, and 35+ sport options. Our Core Values-empathy, humility, integrity, respect, responsibility and resilience-are integral to every boy`s experience. With our mission to inspire our students to become fine young men who will shape positive futures for themselves, their families, and the global community, we have a strong emphasis on character development beyond academics.

We graduate fine young men who are able and willing to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

We use approaches like the Harkness method and project-based-learning which are ideal in a boys` learning environment, and our students are consistently shown how to apply learning in real life, problem-solving contexts as they seek authentic connections between their curricular and real world problems. Each year, we graduate about 150 students who receive around 700 university acceptances from top universities in Canada, USA, and overseas, and with over $2 million in scholarships.

St. George`s School has achieved national and international prominence in many academic, artistic, and athletic settings, and the school enjoys the reputation as one of the preeminent schools in Canada.

Quick Stats (2022)

Grades: (Boarding) 8-12
Students: 1150 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $57,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $26,000
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling

Top Rankings

St. George's School, Vancouver ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data

St. George's School, Vancouver

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

8-12

Grades Offered (Day)

K-12

School Type

All-boys

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1930

Campus Size

50 acres

School Calendar

View the St. George's School, Vancouver yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Canada Day - school closed

July 01, 2022 (Friday)

BC Day - school closed

August 01, 2022 (Monday)

Thanksgiving, school closed

October 10, 2022 (Monday)

Remembrance Day - Junior School closed

November 11, 2022 (Friday)

Family Day, school closed

February 20, 2023 (Monday)

Student Body

Enrollment

1150 students

% Students Boarding

10%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
(Uniform)

Average Class Size

20 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

50%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$57,600
(Range: $57,600 - $78,300 CAD)

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$26,000
(Range: $26,000 - $41,300 CAD)

Tuition international students

$78,300

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Accepts Standardized Application

Yes

SSAT Required

Yes

Director of Admissions

Reto Camenzind
Emily Moir

Course Listings

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

2-D/3-D Design Portfolio, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, French, Human Geography, Latin, Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1, Physics 2, Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, US History, World History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Anime Comics Games, Bee Keeping, Business Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Community Leadership, Competitive Math, Computer Science Club, Debate Club, Destination Imagination, Duke of Edinburgh, Dungeons and Dragons, Each One Teach One, Esports, Film Club, Foosball, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Global Perspectives Community Service, Green Machine Recycling, Investment Club, Journalism, Law Club, Library Monitors, Makers, Marketing Club, Math Challengers, Model United Nations, Odd Squad Peer Tutoring, Portfolio (Writing), Public Speaking, Radio Control, Robotics, Schoolreach Quiz Teams, Sew You Can Cook, STEM Club, Summit Club, Table Top Games, Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Design Club, Guitar Club, Improv Club, Jazz Combo, Life Drawing, Literary and Art Publication, Open Studio Art, Portfolio (Art), Saints Players Theatre Co. (Theatre Production)

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Curling, Fitness, Snowboarding, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Yoga

College Matriculation

Year:

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

Our Mission: Building Fine Young Men, One Boy at a Time.
St. George`s School is a world-class boys` university preparatory school offering a day program for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 and an urban boarding program for Grade 8 to 12. With a total enrollment of 1150, of which over 100 are boarding students from over 20 countries worldwide, St. George`s School has achieved national and international prominence in many academic, artistic, and athletic settings. The School enjoys the reputation as one of the preeminent schools in Canada. Here are some of its unique characteristics:
We are Canada`s World School For Boys. There is compelling research evidence to suggest boys and girls learn differently. We are a school that focuses on the specific needs of boys while ensuring that each of our students has a global mindset.
We are Committed to Authentic Learning. Gone are the days when learning was all about memorization. Using approaches like Harkness and project-based-learning, our students are consistently shown how to apply learning in real life, problem-solving contexts as they seek authentic connections between their curricular and real world problems.
We Offer Some of the Most Diverse Curricular Options in North America. Whether it`s our Advanced Placement classes, Latin, Beekeeping club, rugby and basketball teams, or our award-winning bands and ensembles, breadth and depth is at the heart of who we are. At the Grade 10 Level, students can even choose our optional theme-based Majors called "cohort programs" that transcend multiple disciplines including: Science and Technology, Outdoor Education, Global Studies, and Performing Arts.
Our Boarders Benefit from an Urban Boarding Program. Being a boarder at St. George`s does not mean being isolated, in fact, quite the opposite. We have over 100 boarders who come from 20+ countries worldwide, and we have achieved international prominence with our diverse student body. Our boarders interact with over 650 local day-students while they enjoy all of what Vancouver has to offer - whether urban, cultural, or outdoor.
We Have an Extraordinary University Placement Rate. 100% of our 150+ graduates receive over 700 acceptances annually to over 140 universities worldwide and in excess of $2 million in scholarships.
Our Boys Lead from Within. "Making a positive difference to your community." That`s how we define leadership at St. George`s. Guided by our six core values - Integrity, Humility, Resilience, Empathy, Respect, and Responsibility - our students lead from within in a school where every boy is known, loved, engaged, and achieving.
St. George's School, Vancouver accreditations: CAIS, TABS, ISABC, IBSC, NAIS

Profile last updated: 08/23/2021

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