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WPGA at a Glance

West Point Grey Academy is an independent, nonprofit and nondenominational day school for junior kindergarten to grade 12 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Located on 18 acres on the Jericho Lands, we are proud to reside on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.  
Driven by our mission, Shaping Lives of Inquiry, Action and Joy, our educational philosophy is rooted in a culture of care, which empowers extraordinary learning in each student.  
We offer a comprehensive academic curriculum, with enriched opportunities in global learning, languages, outdoor education, the visual and performing arts, and more. Academic growth is supported by our commitment to character development, community service and student wellbeing—we understand that an outstanding education is more than acquiring knowledge; it’s about knowing the whole person and their potential. 

Key facts

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  • Quick Facts

    • Founded in 1996 
    • 940 students
      • 542 in JK-7 
      • 398 in G8-12 
    • Average Class Size: 22 students 
    • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1

  • Faculty

    • 132 teachers
    • 54 support staff
    • 4 personal counsellors 
    • 3 university and career counsellors 
    • Learning support teachers include learning specialists, resource teachers, and Orton Gillingham tutors
    • 100% of teachers engage in external and internal professional development, with many presenting at ISABC, CAIS, and BC Ministry of Education sessions

  • Facilities  

    • 18 acres overlooking English Bay and North Shore mountains 
    • Two gymnasiums, pool, fitness centre, tennis courts, sports fields, and running trail
    • Dining hall and cafeteria 
    • Fully staffed support and resource centres
    • Libraries and makerspace 
    • Purpose-built art, drama, music, and film studios     
    • University and Career Counselling Centre

  • School Life

    • 60 cocurricular clubs, including internationally recognized debate, Model UN, and public speaking clubs 
    • Student councils and prefect system  
    • Leadership opportunities in all grades 
    • Schoolwide “spirit” houses
    • Daily PE classes from JK; recreational sports in all grades
    • 10 competitive sports; member of CAIS, ISEA and provincial athletic leagues
    • Robust all-school service program; international service trips offered in senior grades

ACADEMICS
  • Three additional languages offered from JK (French, Spanish, Mandarin)
  • 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses *95% of 331 exams written in 2024 achieved score of 3.0 or above
  • Global Studies Program; member of Global Online Academy
  • Visual and performing arts department includes choral, band, strings and jazz courses (band or strings stream from grade 3), drama, visual arts, film production, architecture, and design
  • STEM courses include engineering, coding and robotics 
  • Outdoor education program from grade 3; full year Wilderness Pursuits program offered in grade 10
  • Work experience program
  • Exchange program with CAIS schools
  • 100% graduation rate
  • 100% postsecondary acceptances
  • $2 million in scholarship awards

ACCREDITATIONS


   

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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.

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West Point Grey Academy

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