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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- 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
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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.