Collingwood School vs Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver

	C Collingwood School Vancouver, Canada	M Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver Vancouver, Canada
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CA$30,075 - 46,530	Fees / year CA$30,980 - 31,590
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,260	Pupils 900
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1984	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two campuses in West Vancouver, BC: Senior School at 70 Morven Drive (V7S 1B2) and Junior School at 2605 Wentworth Avenue (V7S 3H4)	Location The school is located at 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7S 3H9, Canada. It sits on the North Shore in West Vancouver in a scenic setting. Mulgrave acknowledges the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.
Stages	Stages Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (ages 4 to 18)	Stages Preschool & K; Junior School (Grades 1-5); Middle School (Grades 6-9); Senior School (Grades 10-12).
School type	School type Independent co-educational day school	School type Private, independent day school; IB World School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Predominantly Canadian students from the West Vancouver and Greater Vancouver area, with a growing international community	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusive Education programme and a Targeted Support Program for students with learning disabilities, providing targeted interventions that complement individual learning styles	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Canada	Country affiliation Canada
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-denominational	Religious affiliation Secular
School day structure	School day structure Full-day programme structured around the Four Strands: academics, arts, athletics, and service learning. All Grade 6-12 students are required to own a laptop.	School day structure Division hours: Preschool 8:30–3:15 (Tuesday late start 9:15; Friday dismissal 2:05); Kindergarten 8:15–3:15 (Tuesday late start 9:15; Friday dismissal 2:05); Grades 1–5 8:15–3:15 (Tuesday late start 9:15; Friday dismissal 2:05); Middle School 9:00–3:45 (Tuesday late start 9:25; Friday dismissal 1:40); Senior School 9:00–3:55 (Tuesday late start 9:25; Friday dismissal 1:40); Reception is open 8:00–4:30 (4:30 on breaks).
Bus service details	Bus service details Contact the school for transportation options. Ancillary costs for transportation are estimated at CAD 1,500 to 3,000 per year.	Bus service details Mulgrave's school bus service runs across the North Shore and into Vancouver with Routes 1–7 and a Friday Afternoon Late Bus. Starting August 26, 2025, new bus routes from Brentwood Mall and Commercial Drive were added; families can register for stops via transportation@mulgrave.com and track buses with the BusWhere app.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Annual tuition for 2026/27 ranges from CAD 30,075 (JK to Grade 5) to CAD 32,750 (Grades 10-12). The Targeted Support Program costs CAD 42,765 to CAD 46,530. A one-time new student administration fee of CAD 7,500 applies.	Fee details Application and new-student fees - Application fee (non‑refundable): CAD 350. - New Student Fee (non‑refundable, due on acceptance): CAD 3,000. - New-student first instalment of tuition (due on acceptance): CAD 4,000. Annual tuition and consolidated fees (2026–27) — fees per year group - Preschool (age 3) to Grade 1 — Tuition: CAD 30,290; Consolidated fees: CAD 690. - Grade 2 & 3 — Tuition: CAD 30,290; Consolidated fees: CAD 960. - Grades 4 & 5 — Tuition: CAD 30,290; Consolidated fees: CAD 1,300. - Grade 6 — Tuition: CAD 33,370; Consolidated fees: CAD 1,970. - Grades 7–9 — Tuition: CAD 33,370; Consolidated fees: CAD 2,170. - Grade 10 — Tuition: CAD 33,370; Consolidated fees: CAD 2,720. - Grades 11 & 12 — Tuition: CAD 34,180; Consolidated fees: CAD 2,040. Billing schedule and payment terms - New students: application fee, New Student Fee (CAD 3,000) and the new‑student first instalment (CAD 4,000) are due on acceptance. - Standard invoicing (returning families and continuing students): a non‑refundable tuition deposit is invoiced in late winter and the balance of fees is invoiced for payment in early summer (deposit due in February, balance due in June as an example of the established schedule). - Monthly payment plan: tuition and consolidated fees (less the deposit) may be payable by a monthly instalment plan. Example structure used in the school's payment authorisation forms: payments spread over 10 monthly instalments beginning in July; an administration fee is charged monthly and a financing fee is charged with the initial payment when the monthly plan is selected. Specific monthly instalment amounts and the timing of instalments are published on the school's payment authorisation form/invoice. - Overdue accounts: interest is charged on outstanding fees (example policy item: 2% per month / 24% per annum on overdue balances). Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. Mulgrave is an independent day school. Other charges and routine additional costs - Consolidated fees cover technology supplies, textbooks, yearbooks, curriculum‑based field trips and grade camps; for some grades the consolidated fee also includes local Global Experience (GEx) activities. - Optional/additional costs may include co‑curricular program fees, optional trips, musical instrument rental or purchases, after‑school care, and some elective program fees. Bus transportation and cafeteria services are additional where applicable; lunches are included for PK3 and PK4. - Mandarin A fee: a separate, non‑refundable programme fee applies for Mandarin A where applicable. - Security deposit: a refundable security deposit of CAD 500 covers athletic uniform deposits and library fees for students in Grade 3 and up; the deposit is returned in full less any charges when the student graduates. - School‑issued devices: devices (iPads or laptops, depending on grade level) are provided to students in Grade 2 and up; families do not need to supply these devices. Technology specifications and any optional computer purchase programs are communicated by the school. - Uniforms: uniforms are required and are available from the school's approved supplier; gently used uniform options may be available through the parent volunteer store. Sibling discounts and international student charges - Sibling discounts: the school applies tuition discounts for additional enrolled children (examples shown in current admissions material). - International / non‑resident student fee: an additional international/non‑resident fee is charged for K–12 students who are in Canada on a student visa or who do not qualify for the Province of British Columbia grant; for 2026–27 this additional charge is CAD 7,000 and is billed with the balance of fees. Refund information and penalties - Certain fees are non‑refundable: the New Student Fee, tuition deposit and consolidated fees are non‑refundable. - Withdrawal refunds: withdrawal before December 31 of the academic year incurs a CAD 5,000 penalty; the refundable portion (after deducting the penalty and any non‑refundable items) is prorated according to the school's published refund policy. No refund is provided for withdrawals after December 31, except in specified medically certified circumstances where a prorated refund of unused fees may apply. - Refundable family deposit: a refundable family deposit is required of all new families; the amount stated in the school's current 2026–27 materials is CAD 25,000 per family and that deposit is returned in the fall after the last child from the family no longer attends. Fee payment options and practical notes on payment methods - Accepted payment methods (examples shown in the school's fee schedules): cash, personal cheque, or electronic fund transfer (EFT) through your financial institution. A monthly payment plan and pre‑authorised debit arrangements are available; specific administrative and financing fees apply to instalment plans. Other exam/subject fees - Grade 12 IB subject/exam fees are charged separately by the International Baccalaureate Organisation; the fee depends on the number of subjects taken and for a full diploma cohort (including TOK, EE and CAS) is approximately CAD 1,400 (charged in addition to Mulgrave tuition and consolidated fees). (End of fee overview.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Collingwood follows the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, enriched by 23 Advanced Placement courses. The school also offers Advanced Topics in Mathematics, Organic Chemistry, and the Collingwood Certificate programme. Students must earn 80 credits minimum (52 required and 28 elective) and complete provincial assessments in numeracy and literacy. Indigenous-focused coursework is required from 2023/24 onwards.	Curriculum details Mulgrave is an IB Continuum School offering three programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from preschool to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grade 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11 and 12. The IB-based curriculum emphasises inquiry-based, student-centred learning and develops critical thinking, global understanding, and communication skills. Core divisions include Early Years (PK3–K), Junior School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–9), and Senior School (Grades 10–12). DP language options include English, Chinese, Persian, and French across the DP curriculum.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio with an average class size of 20 students	Student teacher ratio Mulgrave reports a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Average class sizes range from about 17 to 21 students, depending on grade.
Exam results	Exam results Students sit Advanced Placement examinations in May and BC provincial assessments. Contact the school for specific results.	Exam results Mulgrave graduates with the IB Diploma and the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma, or with a combination of IB DP courses and the Dogwood Diploma (Enriched Pathway). DP assessments are predominantly externally examined. University admissions guidance is provided by the University & Careers Counselling Department to support post-secondary destinations.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Comprehensive university guidance programme where counsellors meet with every senior student annually. Graduates go on to attend leading universities in Canada and internationally.	Higher education progression Mulgrave graduates pursue post-secondary education at universities in Canada and internationally; destinations include institutions such as the University of British Columbia, Carleton University, Dalhousie University, McGill University, Duke University, and Stanford University, among others. All students graduate with the BC Dogwood Diploma and the IB Diploma, or via an Enriched Pathway combining IB DP courses with Dogwood requirements. The University & Careers Counselling Department provides admissions guidance.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented 23 Advanced Placement courses, PEAK Performance Program for advanced learners, Advanced Topics in Mathematics, Organic Chemistry, and a Summer Institute for advancement and enrichment	Gifted and talented About 30% of Mulgrave students follow an Enriched Pathway to graduation, customizing their programme with selected IB DP courses. Mulgrave also offers the Global Citizenship Experiential Education (GEx) programme for Grades 6–11, providing local and international experiential learning and leadership opportunities. GEx experiences emphasize global citizenship, intercultural understanding, and responsible action.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Families can apply online through the school website. A non-refundable application fee of CAD 350 is required. Contact the admissions office at the Junior School (604.925.8375) or Senior School (604.925.3331) for details.	Admissions 1. Intake years and space: Mulgrave accepts Preschool (ages 3 and 4), Kindergarten, Grade 7, and Grade 10. Other grades may be accommodated only if there is attrition and space becomes available. Applications for non-intake years may be submitted twice. 2. Key dates for 2026-27: Preschool (age 3) application deadline is February 2, 2026; Preschool (age 4) December 1, 2025; Kindergarten December 1, 2025; Grades 1-2 December 1, 2025 with assessments in mid-to-late January 2026 and spaces available starting February 12, 2026; Grade 3 December 1, 2025 with online assessment and interview; Grades 4-6 December 1, 2025 with assessments and interviews in early 2026; Grades 7-11 December 1, 2025 with rolling timelines; Online dates in November–December 2025 for international candidates; Financial Assistance Applications (Grades 7-11) January 30, 2026; With offer of admission; Mulgrave does not work with agents or consultants. 3. Application steps: Come for a visit (Open House or private tour) or register for a virtual event; Complete the online application form and create an account; Upload documents to your checklist; Meet with a member of the admissions team for a parent/guardian interview; Group Visits for PK3, PK4, Kindergarten; Group Visits and Assessments for Grades 1-6; Assessments and Interviews for Grades 7-11; If applicable, submit an application for needs-based Financial Assistance (Grades 7-11). 4. Visit options: Open House, private tour, or virtual tour/online admissions events if not local. 5. Processing and next steps: Applications are processed within 1–5 business days after submission, then the applicant is guided to complete the checklist. 6. Admissions policy: Mulgrave does not work with agents or consultants and requires direct contact with applicant families throughout the process. 7. Shortlisting and next steps: After completing steps, candidates are short-listed; Middle School Second Interview (Grades 7-9) or Senior School Second Interview and Placement Tests (Grades 10-11) may be required for shortlisted applicants. 8. Outside-BC/Canada applicants: Specific information and adjustments apply for international candidates. 9. PK3 reminder: Deadline to apply for PK3 is February 2, 2026.
Scholarships	Scholarships A needs-based financial assistance programme is available for students in Grades 6 to 12. Families complete an online application and must demonstrate financial need.	Scholarships Mulgrave offers Financial Assistance (need-based) for new students in Grades 7–11, determined by a third-party financial assessment and based on demonstrated financial need and a strong applicant profile; the deadline for consideration is January 30, 2026, and families indicate interest on the application. When possible, Financial Assistance decisions are shared with offers of admission. Mulgrave also offers a Bursary Financial Aid program to current Mulgrave families experiencing unforeseen financial difficulties; bursaries are temporary (up to three years) and are determined via third‑party evaluation. For details, contact Farah Virani.
Waitlist	Waitlist Contact the school for waitlist availability by grade level	Waitlist —
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