West Point Grey Academy

Quick Facts

GENERAL

Founded in 1996
JK-12 independent day school
Enrolment: 940 students
Average Class Size: 22 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1

SCHOOL HOURS

Junior Kindergarten: 8:30am-2:30pm (drop-off from 8:30am; pick-up to 3pm)
Kindergarten: 8:20am-3:30pm
Grades 1-12: 8:20am-3:30pm
Afterschool care: 3pm-5:30pm (limited capacity for K-5)

FACILITIES

18 acres overlooking English Bay and North Shore mountains
Two gymnasiums, pool, fitness studio, tennis courts, sports fields and running trail
Dining hall and cafeteria
Fully staffed support and resource centres
Library and makerspace
Arts, drama and music wing
University & Career Counselling Centre

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Integrated technology and digital citizenship program
Global Studies Diploma Program
Member of Global Online Academy
STEM courses, including engineering and robotics
Outdoor environmental education program from grade 3, including grade 10 Wilderness Pursuits program
Film and television program
Daily physical education from JK; recreational sports in all grades
Member of CAIS, ISEA and provincial athletic leagues; top-ranked junior and senior varsity teams in cross country, soccer, swimming, basketball, volleyball, golf, tennis, and track and field
Fine and performing arts program, including drama, music, visual arts and industrial design; band or strings stream from grade 3
Extensive club offerings (50+), including internationally recognized debate, Model UN and public speaking clubs
Leadership opportunities in all grades
Schoolwide “spirit” houses

UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE

WPGA Graduation Rate: 100%
University Acceptance: 100%
Scholarship Awards: $1 million
Alumni attend leading schools worldwide; click here for WPGA alumni universities.

FACULTY

185 staff, including 4 full-time student counsellors and 2 university/career counsellors
100% of teachers engage in professional development, with many presenting at ISABC, CAIS and Ministry of Education sessions

ACCREDITATIONS

- Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)
- Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC)
- Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (AISAP)
- Enrollment Management Association (EMA)

West Point Grey Academy

4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9
Tel: 604-222-8750

Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.