Canada, Vancouver
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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.
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.
Mulgrave School is a private day school in Canada offering the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and Canadian Curriculum. The school serves ages 3 to 18, with Early Years (PK3–K), Junior School (1–5), Middle School (6–9), and Senior School (10–12). DP offers English, Chinese, Persian*, and French*. Mulgrave emphasizes inquiry-based, student-centred learning that develops critical thinking, global understanding, and communication. Facilities cover more than 22,000 square metres of space, with libraries, a performance theatre and a black box studio, multiple gyms, a climbing centre, a turf field, specialist art and design studios, science laboratories, a film studio, and a cafeteria. Outdoor spaces include a nature trail and forested areas; on-site and off-site venues support outdoor education through the Squamish Outdoor Leadership & Education Centre (SOLE) with climbing, a pool and dorms. Co-curriculars span STEM, arts, languages, debate, and service, with CIS and CAIS accreditation reacquired in 2021.