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Southridge School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$29,450 - 46,100
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 688
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Advanced Placement (AP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Southridge School is a K–12 co‑educational independent school on a 17‑acre campus in South Surrey, British Columbia. The Junior School (K–7) offers International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and Middle Years Program, with Grade 6–7 completing a two‑year abbreviated MYP that builds on PYP foundations and prepares students for the Senior School. In Grades 8–10, the curriculum is broad and mandatory, with provincial exams in Science, Math, and English in Grade 10; the Senior School also offers Advanced Placement courses. The Senior School Education Program (SSEP) weaves academics with co‑curriculars, service learning, the arts, outdoor education, and character development to prepare students for university study in Canada, the United States, Europe. Facilities include Design Labs, art studios, music rooms, libraries, gyms, and four outdoor fields, including a turf field; a 2024 expansion added an Early Learning Centre. Notable features include Harkness learning, a one‑to‑one laptop program, international exchanges, and leadership opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the ASK program.

2656 160th Street, Surrey, British Columbia V3Z 0B7

The Essentials

Southridge School has 688 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Southridge School is located in South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The campus sits on 17 acres in South Surrey. The address is 2656 160th Street, Surrey, BC V3Z 0B7. The school is accessible by transit.

Stages
Junior School (K-Grade 7); Senior School (Grades 8-12)

Type
Co-Ed K-12 Independent School

School day structure
Junior School: daily start around 7:45 a.m. and end around 3:30 p.m.; classes are 60 minutes. Senior School: daily start around 7:50 a.m. and end around 4:00 p.m.; classes are 80 minutes and follow an eight-day cycle.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The Uniform Shop is located in the Annex (building adjacent to the Senior School). Hours during the school year are Monday to Thursday 7:45-8:45am and 2:30-3:45pm (Fridays closed). New families receive an invitation to book a uniform fitting appointment using Pick-A-Time; a Junior School Uniform Guide is provided at the appointment; uniform guidelines are included in the Family Handbook.

Food Options
Southridge Café provides breakfast and lunch; Cafeteria services are provided by SAGE Dining Services; Sage hot lunches for Kindergarten to Grade 5 must be pre-ordered while Grades 6 and 7 use the Café; payments are processed through the MyKidsSpending app.

House System
There are four Houses: Blizzard, Hurricane, Lightning, and Thunder. All members of the Southridge community belong to one House; Houses compete for points throughout the year, and the House with the most points is awarded the Golden Boots Award.

Governance and Ownership
The Southridge School is operated by The South Surrey Independent School Society. The Board of Governors consists of volunteers who govern and hire/evaluate the Head; the Board delegates day-to-day management to the Head and is responsible for the school's financial condition and its physical plant.
Fees

Annual tuition at Southridge School ranges from CAD 29,450 to CAD 46,100 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees

- New student registration fee: CAD 3,000 per student.
- Enrollment deposit required at time of acceptance: CAD 2,000 (February deposit). The February deposit is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027 academic year) — domestic students (annual amounts)

- Grades K–4: CAD 29,450 per year.
- Grades 5–7: CAD 29,950 per year.
- Grades 8–12: CAD 33,350 per year.

Tuition payment plans and per‑payment amounts (domestic students, 2026–2027)

Plan A — Prepaid (payment to be received by April 30, 2026)
- February non‑refundable deposit: CAD 2,000.
- Prepaid balance billed April 1, 2026 (less 1%):
- K–4: CAD 27,160; Total (deposit + balance): CAD 29,160.
- 5–7: CAD 27,650; Total: CAD 29,650.
- 8–12: CAD 31,020; Total: CAD 33,020.

Plan B — Standard (default plan if no other plan is chosen)
- February non‑refundable deposit: CAD 2,000.
- Three scheduled payments billed to reach the annual total:
- 1st payment (April 1, 2026):
- K–4: CAD 7,817
- 5–7: CAD 7,983
- 8–12: CAD 9,117
- 2nd payment (July 1, 2026):
- K–4: CAD 9,817
- 5–7: CAD 9,983
- 8–12: CAD 11,117
- 3rd payment (November 1, 2026):
- K–4: CAD 9,816
- 5–7: CAD 9,984
- 8–12: CAD 11,116
- Totals under Plan B equal the listed annual tuitions: K–4 CAD 29,450; 5–7 CAD 29,950; 8–12 CAD 33,350.

Plan C — Installment (includes an administration fee)
- February non‑refundable deposit: CAD 2,000.
- 1st payment billed April 1, 2026, followed by monthly payments May 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027:
- 1st payment (April 1, 2026):
- K–4: CAD 1,005
- 5–7: CAD 1,055
- 8–12: CAD 1,395
- Monthly payments (May 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027):
- K–4: CAD 3,005 per month
- 5–7: CAD 3,055 per month
- 8–12: CAD 3,395 per month
- Resulting totals (including administrative fee):
- K–4: CAD 30,050; 5–7: CAD 30,550; 8–12: CAD 33,950.
- Plan C requires pre‑authorized debit, pre‑authorized credit card, or post‑dated cheques on a Canadian bank account; required pre‑authorization forms are provided to families choosing Plan C.

International students — tuition and payment plans (2026–2027)

- Annual totals (examples by grade band):
- K–4: CAD 41,180 (Plan A prepaid) — Plan B total CAD 41,600 — Plan C total CAD 42,200.
- 5–7: CAD 41,680 (Plan A prepaid) — Plan B total CAD 42,100 — Plan C total CAD 42,700.
- 8–12: CAD 45,040 (Plan A prepaid) — Plan B total CAD 45,500 — Plan C total CAD 46,100.
- Plan A, B, C follow the same billing structure/timing shown for domestic students (deposit in February; major billings April/July/November or monthly installments) with the international plan amounts shown above. Plan C for international students likewise requires pre‑authorization or post‑dated cheques.

Billing schedule and payment terms — summary

- The school requires a February deposit of CAD 2,000 to secure a place; that deposit is described as non‑refundable. Plan B (three payments) is the default if families do not choose another plan. Plan A (prepaid) provides a small discount on the balance; Plan C charges an administration fee and requires pre‑authorized debit/credit card or post‑dated cheques on a Canadian bank account. Payment dates under the standard schedule include April 1, July 1, and November 1 (domestic Plan B).

Boarding

- Southridge is a day school; no boarding program or homestay support is offered, therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (items specifically excluded from tuition)

- New student registration fee: CAD 3,000 per student (listed as not included in tuition).
- Uniform costs.
- Outdoor education field trips and sporting trips (listed separately from mandatory field trips covered by tuition).
- School Café (meals/food).
- AP exam fees (where applicable for senior students).
- Yearbook.
- Note on included items: tuition does include curricular program and instruction, technology fees (computers & iPads), textbooks & workbooks, mandatory field trips, and school supplies for Grades K–5.

Refund information (applicable items)

- The February enrollment deposit (CAD 2,000) is explicitly described as non‑refundable. No other specific refund terms for the new student registration fee or other fee refunds are published in the tuition/payment plan documents available for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Fee payment options / accepted payment methods (explicitly stated)

- Plan C (installment plan) specifically requires one of the following on a Canadian bank account: pre‑authorized debit, pre‑authorized credit card, or post‑dated cheques. The school provides the necessary pre‑authorization forms to families choosing Plan C. These payment methods are explicitly named in the tuition payment plan documents.

Sibling discount

- Families with two or more children enrolled receive a sibling discount: the second child receives 5% off tuition (irrespective of payment plan); the third and subsequent siblings receive 10% off tuition.
Academics

Southridge School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Advanced Placement (AP), Canadian Curriculum.

Curriculum
Junior School (K-7) offers International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) within the Kindergarten to Grade 7 continuum. Grade 6–7 students participate in a two-year abbreviated MYP program building on the PYP, preparing them for transition to the Senior School where Harkness learning and discussion-based teaching are central. In Grades 8-10, a broad, mandatory academic program is offered; Science, Math, and English are provincially examined in Grade 10. The Senior School also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and examinations in several disciplines. The Senior School Education Program (SSEP) is a future-thinking framework that integrates the academic program with co-curriculars, service learning, the arts, outdoor education, and character development, and a Curriculum Guide for 2026-2027 is available. The program prepares students for post-secondary study at universities in Canada, the United States, Europe, and abroad.

Student Teacher Ratio
18 students per class (Grades 8-10).

Exam Results
In Grades 8-10, Science, Math, and English are provincially examined in Grade 10, and Southridge has a strong record in preparing students for these examinations.

Higher Education Progression
The Southridge academic program covers prerequisites for post-secondary studies at universities in Canada, the United States, Europe, and abroad; Advanced Placement credits are recognized at universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Southridge School supports social and emotional learning through wellness resources. Mindfulness is highlighted as a way to support emotional wellness, including guidance on self-care, relaxation, stress reduction, and inner resources. The Self Care Tips outline eight practices: Nourish Yourself; Stay Active; Sleep Well; Stay Connected; Pause; Reflect; Be Gentle; and Be Committed. The Staying Active and Healthy section emphasizes physical wellness through exercise, nutrition, sleep, and seeking care when needed. The wellness resources encourage resilience and healthy lifestyle choices to support student well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusive Education Policy. The school provides an Educational Assistance Policy to support diverse learners.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not offer ESL programs; all applicants must be fluent in both oral and written English.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through mindfulness and emotional wellness resources. Mindfulness focuses on self-care, relaxation, stress reduction, and the development of inner resources. The Self Care Tips provide practical steps to support mental health, including nourishing yourself, staying active, and getting adequate sleep. The resources also address staying connected and building resilience.

Safeguarding
Southridge School maintains safeguarding-related policies, including a SOGI Policy; Concussion Protocol; Bullying Behaviour/Harassment Prevention Policy; Anaphylaxis Policy; and other health and safety policies.
Parent Experience

History
Southridge opened in 1995 after a group of Surrey parents sought an independent educational option during a 1993 public‑school teachers' strike. Alan Brown became the founding Headmaster, and the motto Let Every Spirit Soar guided its early development. The founders faced a seven‑month zoning battle before settling on the current site on 160th Street in 1994–95. The Senior School opened in November 1998, and by 2003 the campus had expanded to a full Kindergarten–Grade 12 configuration. By 2008 Southridge was accredited as an IB World School, and a 2010 campus expansion and a 2014 Campus Master Plan have continued to guide growth, including the adoption of the Harkness learning approach and ongoing program enhancements.

Community
Southridge's community is organized around a house system that spans Kindergarten through Grade 12, with Ravens, Otters, Hawks, and Chinooks in the Junior School and Hurricane, Blizzard, Lightning, and Thunder in the Senior School; in its 25th year the houses form a unified K–12 system. Service and global engagement are central, with Senior School Service Trips to Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, and Mexico since 2006 and local projects with Surrey Urban Mission beginning in 2007. Student exchanges and an active arts and athletics program contribute to a broad community culture. Three signature events—Gala, Country Fair, and the Southridge Golf Classic—bring the community together and rely on broad parent involvement; volunteers also participate through ongoing opportunities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Southridge relies on hundreds of parent volunteers annually through opportunities posted on Galaxy. New parents are welcomed through onboarding activities such as New Parent Night to connect with the community and volunteer opportunities. The school's three signature events—Gala, Country Fair, and the Southridge Golf Classic—are key events that involve broad parent participation. Volunteers sign up for activities via the Galaxy platform, helping with events, fundraising, and campus life throughout the year. The Legacy Giving Campaign invites families to participate in multi-year gifts to support capital projects and campus improvements. Onboarding meetings provide information about the school and discuss the Legacy Giving Campaign; these are part of helping new families connect with volunteer opportunities and the broader Southridge community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a 17-acre campus in South Surrey, BC, with separate Junior and Senior School buildings and over 100,000 square feet of facilities. Junior School features include a large Great Hall, two art studios, a Design Lab with 24 PCs and a 3D printer, a music room, a library, and a fully equipped gymnasium with a playground and grass field. Senior School features include a Great Hall (redesigned in 2019 and updated in 2021), a Design Lab with the latest media technology, a spacious art studio, a music room that can convert to a stage, a library, a gym, a weight room, and grass and turf fields. The campus exterior includes four large outdoor fields, including one turf field, a natural playfield, and a community garden. In 2024, Our Way Forward expanded facilities to include Kindergarten and Grade 1 Early Learning Centre; Early Learning Commons Hall; Junior School Natural Playground; Junior School Music Room; Junior School Design Lab; Junior School Library and Learning Commons; Junior School Student Services Centre; Senior School Design Lab; Senior School Student Services Centre; expanded Senior School Visual Arts Classroom; Senior School Gymnasium Locker Rooms and Offices; and Senior School Athletics Entry Hall.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes four large outdoor fields, including one turf field for outdoor activities and athletics. The Senior School features a spacious gymnasium and a weight room, with locker rooms and offices added as part of the expansion. Grass and turf fields support physical education and athletics across both the Junior and Senior Schools. The facilities also include an Athletics Entry Hall for events. The Junior School has its own gymnasium for student fitness and activities.

Academic Facilities
The Junior School features a Design Lab with 24 PCs and a 3D printer, two art studios, a bright library, a music room, and classrooms with SMART boards. The Senior School offers a Design Lab with the latest media technology, a spacious art studio, a music room that can convert to a stage, a library, and a well-equipped classroom environment with SMART boards. The campus includes dedicated learning spaces such as the Junior School Library and Learning Commons and the Senior School Library, plus a Student Services Centre. Students in Grades 8–12 have access to personal laptops for learning, and Grades 5–7 receive their own laptops as well. The 2024 expansion added the Kindergarten and Grade 1 Early Learning Centre and the Senior School Visual Arts Classroom, expanding academic facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Great Hall serves as a central venue for weekly assemblies, meetings, and special events. The Senior School Music Room can convert to a stage for performances, supporting drama and music clubs. The Junior School has two art studios and a Design Lab, supporting creative clubs and hands-on projects, while the Senior School offers a Design Lab and a Visual Arts space for student exhibitions. A campus library and learning commons support research and clubs, and the Community Garden provides hands-on activity for service and ecology programs. The Junior School Natural Playground and four outdoor fields (including one turf field) support a broad range of sports and extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers PYP and MYP International Baccalaureate (IB) frameworks and a Senior School Education Program. Advanced Placement courses are available in the Senior School. A one-to-one laptop program supports learning for Grades 5 through graduation. Harkness Learning is embedded in the Senior School, promoting student-centered, discussion-based inquiry, developing critical thinking and collaboration.

Arts & Creative
Southridge Senior School offers four artistic disciplines: Visual Arts, Drama, Media Arts, and Music. Grade 8 receives exposure to all four disciplines; Grades 9-12 students may select two as curricular studies. Co-curricular arts groups and travel opportunities expand the arts experience and connect students to the broader community through service. The Arts program emphasizes communicating authentically through art and performance.

Cultural & Language
Southridge runs student exchanges with partner schools in Australia and Quebec. Exchanges last four to six weeks; Grade 9-11 students study and live with partner-school students and host them in return. Current exchange partners include Central Coast Grammar School, Ballarat Grammar School, Ruyton School, Trinity Grammar School, and Collège François-de-Laval. The program broadens global awareness and international friendship.

Social & Hobbies
Southridge offers a full range of clubs, teams, and activities across academics, arts, and athletics. Grade 8 students are encouraged to try out for a major sport each term in the Junior School. Outdoor Education trips and travel opportunities are part of student life. Co-curriculars provide opportunities to explore interests, build friendships, and develop leadership.

Community & Service
Service is a fundamental expression of Southridge's guiding principles, with both mandatory and voluntary components. The service program includes the Terry Fox Run each September, local charity drives, Christmas hampers, and student volunteer work in the art room, science lab, recycling, and peer tutoring. Larger student-initiated actions include drives for animal shelters and other community needs. Service is connected to IB programs and current events to foster social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
The ASK Program connects Grade 10-11 students with alumni mentors to share professional and personal experiences. Post-Secondary Guidance and Career Education provides career and university planning support. The Duke of Edinburgh Award program develops leadership, teamwork, and resilience. These experiences help students build professional networks and prepare for life after graduation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics emphasizes lifelong physical activity and well-being, with representative opportunities for Grades 3-7 and multiple sports in later years. Outdoor Education offers experiential learning through day trips, camps, and multi-day expeditions to build leadership and teamwork. The Duke of Edinburgh Award and service programs support personal growth and social responsibility. Southridge promotes an active, healthy lifestyle as part of a well-rounded education.
Languages

Language Provision
French as a Second Language is taught to Kindergarten through Grade 7 as part of the Junior School curriculum. All Junior School students study French as a Second Language alongside English Language Arts, Mathematics, and other core subjects. This language offering is integrated within the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) framework .
Admissions

Admissions
Applications for the 2027–2028 school year open on August 24, 2026. Southridge is a K-12 independent school in Surrey, BC. Admissions are selective and consider the child as a whole person, including extracurricular involvement, academic record, citizenship, motivation, determination, and resiliency. All applicants must be fluent in English; there is no ESL program. The six-step application process is: 1) Preparation, 2) Apply Online via The Ridge, 3) Submit Required Documents, 4) Assessments and Testing, 5) Interview, 6) Decisions. Application deadlines are Kindergarten: November 1, 2026; Grades 1–12: November 15, 2026. The application fee is $300 for domestic applicants, $200 for reapplications, and $400 for international applicants. Required documents include a recent photo, age verification (birth certificate or passport), final June report cards for two previous years, Teacher Evaluation (K–8), a Reference Letter (9–12), and a video (3–5 minutes for Grades 8–12). Assessments and testing involve CAT5 for Grades 3–5 and the SSAT for Grades 6–12, with testing options including in-person and online formats. Interviews follow assessments: Kindergarten (parent interview), Grades 1–7 (parent interview), Grades 8–12 (parent and student interview). Decisions are communicated through the online account on dates: Kindergarten by February 15, 2027; Grades 1–7 by March 15, 2027; Grade 8 by March 1, 2027; Grades 9–12 by March 15, 2027; and additional offers may be made if spaces become available. For inquiries, Admissions team contact: admissions@southridge.ca.

Scholarships
Southridge offers a limited number of one-time entrance Scholarships worth $7,500 and renewable Scholarships worth $7,500 annually to graduation for new Senior School students based on merit. A limited number of full and partial renewable bursaries are also offered to new Grade 8–12 students.

Waitlist
Wait pool: Southridge receives more applications than spaces. Students placed in the wait pool are considered for openings that arise from attrition, and waitlisted students are welcome to re-apply the following September; there is no limit to the number of times a student may apply.
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