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Crofton House School

Non-profit school · Vancouver, Canada
  • Ages 4-18
  • Girls
  • From CA$ 27,000 pa
  • 890 students
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Crofton House is a school where the girls are busy and engaged every second of the day, focusing on the future while being aware of the present and always thinking about the impact they have on the world around them. No shrinking violets here, just confident bright girls supporting each other while setting the stage for success in whatever direction they choose. Go Falcons!

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Overview

Student numbers
890
Curricula
  • Other curriculum
  • American
Religion
Non-denominational
Fees
CA$ 27,000

Head of school

Head of School

Ena Harrop

Since 2019, Ena Harrop MPhil MA. Born in Spain, her love of languages started from a young age. Now fluent in French, English and Spanish and competent in German.

Educated at the Universidad of Salamanca (classics and classical language


Entrance

Spaces are limited to 25 in junior kindergarten and 15 in senior, with assessments and interviews run in the January of each year. In grade 6, there are a further 26 spaces, with assessments and interviews run in March, while in grade 8, there are 44


Exit

This is an academically strong school where expectations run high. The student services department, personal counsellors, academic support and university cousellors have their work cut out guiding the girls. Available to students from grade 8, they


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Teaching & learning

Crofton House has long been known as a small school with a big character, dedicated to providing a nurturing environment with an all-round education. From the classroom to the sports field and from leadership and careers to working in the community,

Curricula & qualifications
  • Other curriculum - British Columbia Curriculum
  • American - Advanced Placement (AP)
  • Other curriculum - British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)

Learning support & SEN

In the senior school, individual education plans are put in place for students needing extra time and help from learning strategists, and all students are welcome to use the student services resource lounge as a safe space to go and study.


Language support

Offered to students from grade 8 upwards, English+ is an in-depth English for Academics Programme (EAP) for students whose first language is not English. Running through to grade 12, weekly lessons take students through to a proficient level of


Arts & extracurricular

Extracurricular activities are paramount to the school fulfilling the Ivy Compass ethos which runs like blood through the veins of the school. Unique to Crofton House, the Ivy Compass ensures that girls are exposed to four areas of life outside of


Sport

With six sports on offer throughout the year, at both competitive and participation levels, the girls transform into Falcons. Intermural games kick off from grade 3, when girls join a school house, while from grade 7, things become a little more


Ethos & heritage

Founded by two educational pioneers of their day, sisters Dr Jesse Gordon and Mary Elizabeth Gordon, had a vision to educate girls. With just four children they embarked on opening a school from their home on Georgia Street, West Vancouver. In 1901


Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline

Grades 8 and 9 spend a day a week focusing on personal development, learning about current and past issues such as that of Canadian residential schools, where children of indigenous families were unwillingly removed from their homes, placed in


Classroom & community

Pupils are kind and creative with a clear sense of identity. They brim with confidence in bucket loads, mixed with a flare of individuality. Girls spotted around the campus with colourful hair, chatting animatedly to one another and teachers.

School year
Three terms, Fall, Winter, Spring.
School hours
8:30am – 4:30pm
Uniform requirements
Yes

Money matters

Unlike many other Canadian Schools, Crofton House is refreshingly simple and straightforward when it comes to school fees. There are no hidden costs and fees remain the same across all grades. There is a one time new student enrolment fee.

Annual fee range
CA$ 27,000
Fee information
Application fee: CA$ 3,000

The last word

Crofton House is a school where the girls are busy and engaged every second of the day, focusing on the future while being aware of the present and always thinking about the impact they have on the world around them. No shrinking violets here, just


Accreditations, inspections & memberships

Memberships
CAIS, ISABC, NCGS.

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Address

3200 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver
BC
V6N 3E1
Canada
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890 Pupil numbers

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