Alcuin College

Since 2012, Stella Ablett BSc (UBC) BEd (UBC) MEd (Simon Frazer University). An educator with a passion for maths who has been teaching within the Metro Vancouver area for over 33 years. Spent 14 years as a teacher and head of maths for the Vancouver

Applications are accepted all year round, depending on space, but with a strict four step entrance approach - parents meet the school to discuss goals and see Alcuin, student meets with senior teacher, student attends half day, then finally a meeting

In 2015, Alcuin proudly saw off its first two graduates. There have been 46 graduates since and senior numbers are growing.

School counsellors start university preparation from grade 10. Universities of choice include McGill University, McMaster

From students with severe learning issues to scientists of the future to elite athletes, Alcuin College is changing the way children are educated. A small liberal arts school providing tailormade education for children wishing to study at their own

A room is dedicated to learning support for children to access one-to-one support depending on their needs, again tailored to their timetable.

All students must have a fundamental understanding of English.

The school taps into the local community for whatever they are missing. No school library? Not a problem, younger ones excitedly head to the local library to exchange reading material daily. Art is taught at the local gallery and then recreated back

While the lack of facilities maybe viewed as a restriction for some, the students aren’t bothered. Elite sportspeople train off site with timetables adapted to accommodate absences. Those wishing to just participate in sport for fun tap into all

‘We try our hardest to ensure all pupils enrolling are a good fit with us, but occasionally it doesn’t work - not often but once or twice it has happened,’ head informed us. ‘Some kids need bigger social groups than we can offer.

While

Parents choose Alcuin for a reason and are aware of its (current) shortfalls. Some are looking for a school to help with learning issues; others, the complete opposite and need a school to accelerate or give extension work for individual personalised

Re-imagine, the main fundraising (tickets and online auction) event of the year, is held at the Hollyburn Country Club. Fancy a weekend in Whistler or a European week away? Parents and supporters’ generosity ensures school funding is kept well on

Small class sizes and the setting of individual academic goals allow happy, fulfilled, proud students to work towards their own personal goals. And with the new building almost at completion, many more pupils will soon have the same opportunity for