Collingwood School and West Point Grey Academy are both in Vancouver, about 12 km apart. Both schools offer Canadian and Advanced Placement (AP) programmes. Published annual fees are close, at CA$30,075 - 46,530 for Collingwood School and CA$33,300 - 37,800 for West Point Grey Academy. Both take pupils from 4 to 18. Collingwood School is the larger school, with around 1,260 pupils to West Point Grey Academy's 927. Typical class sizes are 20 at Collingwood School and 22 at West Point Grey Academy.
Two campuses in West Vancouver, BC: Senior School at 70 Morven Drive (V7S 1B2) and Junior School at 2605 Wentworth Avenue (V7S 3H4)
Location
4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9, Canada. Situated on 18 acres on the unceded Jericho Lands.
Stages
Stages
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (ages 4 to 18)
Stages
Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Junior School (JK-Grade 7, 534 students) and Senior School (Grades 8-12, 393 students).
School type
School type
Independent co-educational day school
School type
Independent, co-educational day 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
Primarily Canadian students from the Vancouver area.
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
Academic support services available. 4 personal counsellors and 3 university/career counsellors on staff.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Canada
Country affiliation
Canada. Follows the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum. Member of ISABC.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
Religious affiliation
None.
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
Full school day with academic instruction, athletics, arts, outdoor education, and co-curricular activities.
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
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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
Tuition for 2026-27 is CAD 33,300 for JK through Grade 12. Non-BC residents pay an additional CAD 4,500. New student entrance fee of CAD 3,500 (one-time). Tuition includes workbooks, textbooks, classroom supplies, field trips, and most outdoor education trips and club activities.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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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
British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum enriched with 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. In 2024, 95% of 331 AP exams written achieved a score of 3.0 or above. Languages (French, Spanish, and Mandarin) are taught from Junior Kindergarten. Enriched opportunities in global learning, sciences, digital and media arts, outdoor education, and visual and performing arts.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
1:8 teacher-to-student ratio with an average class size of 20 students
Student teacher ratio
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. 132 teachers and 54 support staff. Average class size of 22 students.
Exam results
Exam results
Students sit Advanced Placement examinations in May and BC provincial assessments. Contact the school for specific results.
Exam results
95% of 331 AP exams written in 2024 achieved a score of 3.0 or above (out of 5). 100% graduation rate. 100% post-secondary acceptance rate. $2 million in scholarship awards earned annually by graduates.
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
100% post-secondary acceptance rate. $2 million in scholarship awards earned annually. 3 dedicated university/career counsellors support students.
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
20 AP courses provide advanced academic challenge across multiple disciplines.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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
Application fee of CAD 350 (CAD 250 for reapplication). New student entrance fee of CAD 3,500 (one-time, non-refundable). Application and entrance fees are non-refundable.
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
First Nations Legacy Scholarship for students on the Nominal Roll of Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation (preference for Grades 1, 5, and 8). Grade 8 Founding Headmaster Scholarships: three merit-based entrance scholarships valued at CAD 1,996 each, awarded to academically strong students involved in athletics, music, arts, and community.
Waitlist
Waitlist
Contact the school for waitlist availability by grade level