York House School

Canada, Vancouver

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees CA$31,225 - 31,900

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 700

Type Girls School

Opened 1932

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Taught languages French, English

Typical class size 20

Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

York House School is an independent JK to grade 12 day school for girls located at 4176 Alexandra Street in Vancouver. The BC Curriculum forms the core framework from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a Reggio Emilia inspired approach to inquiry and project based learning. Advanced Placement courses are offered, and students complete Capstone projects to demonstrate integrated knowledge. Electives are available through the Global Online Academy, allowing Grades 11 and 12 to supplement the core program with mostly asynchronous online studies. The school has a history dating to 1932 and a longstanding bilingual and bicultural tradition, including English and French programs and international exchanges. Facilities include a STEAM lab, a concert band, and a Wellness Hub, with athletic teams called the York House Tigers. York House educates 700 female-identifying students and emphasizes community involvement, leadership, and global awareness through service, exchanges, and a rich cocurricular program for learners.

www.yorkhouse.ca

4176 Alexandra Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 2V6, Canada

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The Essentials

Location

York House School is located at 4176 Alexandra Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 2V6, Canada. It is an inclusive independent JK-12 school for girls in Vancouver, BC. The campus comprises the Little School, Junior School and Senior School.

Stages

JK-12; Little School (early years), Junior School (elementary), Senior School (secondary).

Type

Independent JK-12 day school for girls.

Additional learning support

Learning Strategies is offered to support students' learning.

Country affiliation

Canada

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Fees

Application fees

- Application fee (non-refundable): CAD 350.
- Re-application fee (non-refundable): CAD 250.
- New Student Entrance Fee (non-refundable): CAD 5,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)

- Junior Kindergarten – Grade 7 (annual tuition): CAD 31,225.
- Grade 8 – Grade 12 (annual tuition): CAD 31,900.

Note: tuition is presented by the school as annual amounts for the 2025–26 academic year. The school does not publish a per-term breakdown on the public tuition page.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A separate New Student Entrance Fee of CAD 5,000 is required and is non-refundable; application and re-application fees are non-refundable as stated above.
- The school indicates that families receive complete information about their financial obligations before enrollment; specific invoice dates, payment deadlines, and installment schedules are not published on the public tuition or admissions pages.

Boarding fees

- Not applicable. York House does not offer boarding or homestay; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and compulsory/typical additional fees

- Parents' Association Membership Fee: CAD 25.
- Parents' Association Raffle Fee: CAD 100.
- Chronicle Yearbook Fee: CAD 90.
- Emergency Preparedness Fee (one-time; does not apply to JK): CAD 50.
- Textbook fee: Senior Kindergarten – Grade 7: CAD 125; Grade 8 – 12: CAD 250.
- Outdoor Education fees (per program/trip): CAD 325 – CAD 625 (range).
- Junior School After School Program (2025–26, subject to change): CAD 4,800.
- Little School After School Program (2025–26, subject to change): CAD 4,800.
- Alum Association one-time membership fee (does not apply to JK): CAD 100.

Refund information

- Application fees (CAD 350) and the re-application fee (CAD 250) are non-refundable. The New Student Entrance Fee (CAD 5,000) is non-refundable. No general tuition refund schedule or detailed refund policy is published on the public tuition or admissions pages.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, debit card, bank transfer, cheque) are not listed on the public tuition or admissions pages. Families are told they will receive complete information about financial obligations prior to enrollment; for payment method details, families should use the school's published enrollment contacts.

Summary of findings and gaps

- Published, definitive items available on the school's public pages include: application and re-application fees; the CAD 5,000 new student entrance fee (all non-refundable); annual tuition amounts for Junior Kindergarten–Grade 7 and Grades 8–12 for 2025–26; and a list of common additional fees (textbooks, yearbook, outdoor education, after-school program fees, parents' association items, alumni fee).
- The public information does not include: a per-term tuition breakdown, a published billing calendar with invoice or due dates, a detailed refund schedule for tuition after enrollment, or explicit lists of accepted payment methods. These items are not available on the tuition, apply, or admissions policy pages.

If you need these missing operational details incorporated into your database (billing schedule, per-term amounts, accepted payment methods, or refund schedule), the school's enrollment/finance contacts can provide them directly.

Academics

Curriculum

York House uses the BC Curriculum as its core framework from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The learning approach is Reggio Emilia–inspired. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered, and students complete Capstone projects. Electives are available through the Global Online Academy, providing online courses beyond the core York House curriculum. GOA courses are designed to align with BC curriculum and are available to Grades 11 and 12 as add-ons to the timetable, with mostly asynchronous learning and some synchronous components.

Student Teacher Ratio

Junior Kindergarten: 16 students with two teachers; Senior Kindergarten: 20 students with two teachers. Junior School classes typically have 20–22 students, while Senior School classes range from 6 to 22 students depending on the subject.

Exam Results

100% of York House graduates receive offers of admission to post-secondary institutions in Canada and around the world. Graduates pursue studies in fields including architecture, law, engineering, and fashion. They have earned major entrance scholarships such as the Loran Award, the Schulich Leader Scholarship, and the TD Scholarship for Community Leadership.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates pursue post-secondary education in Canada and around the world. The admissions advisory program provides one-on-one guidance, a resource centre, and post-secondary liaisons to help with course selection, applications, and scholarships. In Grade 11, students participate in Work Integrated Learning and complete a self-directed Capstone project, guided by mentors. York House graduates have received offers of admission to post-secondary institutions and have earned major scholarships, including the Loran Award, Schulich Leader Scholarship, and TD Scholarship for Community Leadership.

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FAQs

What ages does York House School serve?

York House serves girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 on a JK–12 campus in Vancouver. The Little School handles the earliest years, with students typically starting around age 4.

Where is York House School located and how is the campus arranged?

The school is at 4176 Alexandra Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 2V6. The campus includes the Little School, Junior School and Senior School, allowing a continuous JK–12 experience on one site.

What curriculum and learning approach does York House use?

The BC Curriculum is used as the core framework from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school combines this with a Reggio Emilia–inspired learning approach, offers Advanced Placement courses, and requires Capstone projects; GOA electives extend learning for Grades 11–12.

What are the tuition fees for 2025–26?

Annual tuition is CAD 31,225 for Junior Kindergarten through Grade 7 and CAD 31,900 for Grades 8–12. There is a non-refundable New Student Entrance Fee of CAD 5,000 and non-refundable application CAD 350 (plus a CAD 250 re-application fee).

What other costs should I budget for?

In addition to tuition, there are items like a CAD 25 Parents' Association membership, a CAD 100 PA raffle, CAD 90 yearbook, a CAD 50 Emergency Preparedness fee (one-time), textbook fees (CAD 125 for JK–SK and CAD 250 for Grades 8–12), Outdoor Education CAD 325–625 per program, and CAD 4,800 for after-school programs.

How does payment and refunds work?

The school provides full financial details prior to enrollment, but public information does not publish a per-term tuition or payment calendar. Application and re-application fees and the CAD 5,000 New Student Entrance Fee are non-refundable; there is no published general tuition refund schedule.

Are there AP or other advanced academic options beyond the core BC curriculum?

Yes. York House offers Advanced Placement courses, Capstone projects, and electives through the Global Online Academy for Grades 11–12, mostly asynchronous with some synchronous components.

What are typical class sizes?

Class sizes vary by level: Junior Kindergarten has 16 students per class with two teachers; Senior Kindergarten has 20 students with two teachers. Junior School classes typically run about 20–22 students, while Senior School classes range from 6 to 22 by subject.

How does York House support post-secondary pathways?

The school has an admissions advisory program with one-on-one guidance, a resource centre, and post-secondary liaisons. In Grade 11, students do Work Integrated Learning and a Capstone project; graduates have received offers to post-secondary institutions and major scholarships like Loran, Schulich Leader, and TD Scholarships.

What facilities support academics and STEAM?

York House features a STEAM lab and offers AP courses; GOA online electives support Grades 11–12; Career-Life Connections links learning to life after school; the Duke of Edinburgh program is also part of the curriculum.

What sports facilities and teams exist?

The school supports athletics with a gym and swimming spaces. Junior School teams include cross-country, volleyball, swimming, basketball, and track and field; Senior School offers cross-country, volleyball, track, field hockey, swimming, basketball, alpine skiing, snowboarding, tennis and golf. The teams are known as the York House Tigers.

What arts and performance facilities are available?

York House offers Visual Arts, Drama, Media Arts, Textiles, and Music with performances and travel; The York Rose Players stage a major annual production; Senior School ensembles have earned gold rankings at Musicfest Canada.

What clubs and activities can students join beyond class time?

There are many clubs, including Debate and Speech, Model United Nations, Biology and Science clubs, Robotics, Choir, Drama, Improv, and Wellness; Junior School clubs include Mindfulness, Robotics, Choir, Drama, Improv, and Puppetry & Storytelling.

Are there leadership and community service opportunities?

Yes. There are Student Executive Councils in both Junior and Senior Schools, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award participation, and community service initiatives aligned with Not for Ourselves Alone and school partnerships.

Do York House students have international exchanges or cultural programs?

The school offers international exchanges to destinations such as Australia and the United Kingdom, and hosts cultural and identity clubs like Gender and Sexuality Alliance and Let's Talk WOC: Unity and Change Collective.

What wellbeing and counselling support is available?

Personal counsellors provide a safe, confidential space for students and support mental health, social, academic, and health challenges; they run wellness workshops on decision-making, emotional well-being, and stress management.

How does the school support students with SEN or EAL?

The Learning Strategies program provides targeted guidance, and York House welcomes pupils with SEND and EHCPs when the required support can be provided; EAL students receive adjustments as needed.

What safeguarding measures does the school have?

The Safeguarding, Welfare of Children and Child Protection Policy applies to all sections of the school; there is a designated safeguarding lead and deputies, regular staff safeguarding training, and clear procedures for reporting concerns and coordinating with authorities.

Is York House a boarding school?

No. York House is a day school; it does not offer boarding or homestay arrangements.

What is the uniform policy?

The school has a uniform policy with trousers as an option.

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