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Truly amazing, forward thinking, ambitious school, where every boy is individual yet also part of a wider supportive community. Definitely not for the shrinking violet, boys (and parents) need to be adventurous, energetic, ambitious. Everything is geared towards boys' learning and succeeding - and with amazing facilities to boot, it’s unsurprising boys beg to come here and apparently don’t want to go home.
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 1,150
- Curricula
- American
- Other curriculum
- SEN provision
- Mainstream with SEN support
- Offers boarding
- Boarding available
- Religion
- Non-denominational
- Fees
- Day C$51,300 - C$ 51,900 for international students; Boarding C$ 84,000 - C$ 99,500 (international)
Head of school
Head of School
David Young
Since 2021, David Young MA. David, as he likes to be called (Mr Young makes him think you’re referring to his father), completed his master's at University of St Andrews and his postgraduate at Durham University, both in the UK. Born in Bangladesh to
Entrance
Highly selective. Two references and two years of school reports, then an interview. Up to 50 new students are accepted into grade 8, just five into grade 9, while in grade 10 to 12 spaces are only given if one becomes available, which is rare.
To
Exit
All students go onto further education. School runs a popular tour to open days at Canadian universities including McGill, Toronto, Concordia, Queen's, Huron. The UK is the most popular international destination.
Latest results
In 2024, school's AP results earned it the platinum (highest) level in the school honour roll, with 25 scholars with distinction receiving scores of 3 or higher in at least 5 subjects, among other accolades.
Teaching & learning
The senior school is a highly selective, rigorously academic, boy’s school situated in greater Vancouver. Its mission, according to parents, is to create successful well-rounded individuals, one boy at a time. To be considered for a place at the
- Curricula & qualifications
- American - Advanced Placement (AP)
- Other curriculum - British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)
- Other curriculum - British Columbia Curriculum
Learning support & SEN
The school does not offer SEN support.
Language support
The school does not offer language support for students whose first language is not English.
Arts & extracurricular
Boys are expected to choose at least two, if not more, from the 50 extracurricular clubs. Anything and everything you can imagine is on offer, most of it student led. STEM club, medical club, computer science and an environmental club to name a few.
Sport
Sport plays a major role in the school day, with all boys expected to take sport as a subject up to grade 10, after which it becomes an elective (but taken by 95 per cent of the boys). The school has quite a sporting reputation locally, sparring with
Boarders
St George's offers boarding to 110 pupils from grade 8, who come from 22 different countries. There is only one boarding house Harker Hall, but day pupils are welcome to hang out with their boarding friends after school, if they wish. A small gym, as
Ethos & heritage
Founded in 1930, St George's is one of the oldest schools in greater Vancouver and one of the largest independent boy’s schools in Canada. Started by a group of Englishmen who had recently arrived in British Columbia, it was originally operated from
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
The school really cares about health and wellbeing, as well as the boys' social interaction with each other. A hot lunch is offered in the school dining hall and boys are allowed to eat as much as they like, often coming back for seconds and thirds.
Classroom & community
The school really encourages boys to step out of their comfort zone and pushes them to discover themselves in a safe environment. Boys are articulate, incredibly happy, very busy and very respectful of their peers. Parents are equally committed to
- School year
- Three terms, fall, winter and summer.
- School hours
- 9am – 3pm and 5:30pm for clubs
- Uniform requirements
- Yes
Money matters
Work is well underway on new multi-million dollar new campus, within view of the original school. A huge fundraising drive took place under the banner One+ - be ready to get involved. However, don’t expect that you can rely solely on your cheque book
- Annual fee range
- Day C$51,300 - C$ 51,900 for international students; Boarding C$ 84,000 - C$ 99,500 (international)
- Fee information
- Application fee: C$ 100 (non-refundable)
Entrance levy: C$ 7,500
Additional charges for outdoor education, trips
The last word
Truly amazing, forward thinking, ambitious school, where every boy is individual yet also part of a wider supportive community. Definitely not for the shrinking violet, boys (and parents) need to be adventurous, energetic, ambitious. Everything is
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Memberships
- CAIS, IBSC, ISABC, TABS.
