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Moral and civic education and socio-emotional learning shape responsible citizens. Social Development fosters collaboration, respect, empathy, and interpersonal skills, while promoting self-awareness and emotional regulation in an inclusive and supportive environment.
English instruction accounts for over 20% of class time; Grades 1–3: 6 hours per week; Grades 4–5: 7 hours per week. English instruction includes language study, as well as bilingual projects integrated across subjects such as social sciences and music.
Physical Education fosters an active lifestyle and contributes to the general well-being and development of both physical and mental health.
The school provides a safe and healthy learning environment and adheres to WorkSafe BC Occupational Health and Safety regulations. It includes policies on health and safety, a dedicated SEND framework with progress reviews and access to external specialists, and ongoing communication with parents; there are policies on child abuse and neglect and procedures to report unsafe acts and injuries.
Cousteau School is a nonprofit independent institution in Canada offering a dual curriculum that combines the French National Education program with the British Columbia curriculum. Located on the North Vancouver Fromme Road campus, La Calypso, the school serves students aged 3 to 14 in Pre-K through Grade 9 and enrolls 250 learners from 30 nationalities. Instruction is bilingual from early years, in French and English, and the school is affiliated with AEFE and Mission Laïque Française (MLF). Fully accredited by the BC Ministry of Education and the French Ministry of Education, it operates under AISBC principles and a governance board. The campus features the bilingual Library and Documentation Center with Culturethèque access, Forest School for early years, and a wide range of after-school activities—more than 30 clubs, sports, arts and STEAM. Notable programs include field trips, the Terry Fox Run, Eco-School activities, and an emphasis on citizenship and global awareness.
