Boarding Secondary School in Vancouver BC

St. George's School, Vancouver:
Situated next to Pacific Spirit Regional Park in south-west Vancouver BC, St. George's School is a world-class boys' university preparatory school that offers a day program for Grades 1-12, and a boarding program for Grades 8-12.

Founded in 1930, we have provided our students with a challenging and supportive environment for more than 80 years.

We know from brain research that boys learn differently than girls, and we strongly believe that we are ideally situated to meet our students’ learning needs through our innovative programs and approaches that reflect best practices in boys’ learning.

Our Mission:
Our Mission is to inspire our students to become fine young men who will shape positive futures for themselves, their families, and the global community.

Through a broad and inclusive program, our students will be educated and prepared for life.

Our Vision is to be recognized as Canada's World School for Boys.

We aspire to be a school of international significance, one that will graduate young men with a global outlook who are able to meet the challenges of a complex and rapidly changing world.

Core Values:
- Empathy
- Humility
- Integrity
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Resilience

Why Choose St. George's School?

-  Core Academic and 21st Century Global Skills:
The development of key skills, including creativity and innovation, critical thinking and real-world problem-solving, communications, collaboration, and leadership.

-  Meeting the Learning Needs of Boys:
Varied, engaging, and research-based instructional practices acknowledging the diversity of learners, and meeting the learning needs of boys.

-  Breadth of Program:
A rich and diverse educational experience rooted in the liberal arts tradition and embracing academics, the arts, athletics, outdoor education, service, and leadership.

- Day school (Grades 1-12)
- Boarding options (Grades 8-12)

Junior School - Grades 1-7:
At the Junior School campus, over 300 boys from Grade 1 to 7 study in a magnificent heritage building.

Junior School students follow a core curriculum including Art, Career and Personal Planning (CAPP), Computer Studies, Drama, English, French, Library Skills, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, and Social Studies.

Senior School - Grades 8-12:
At the Senior School campus, over 700 boys study in a newly renovated high school building.

In addition to the core curriculum prescribed by the Ministry of Education, our Senior School students have access to dozens of exciting electives.

Boarding provides a unique opportunity for students to live and learn as part of an active and vibrant school community. We live in a safe, residential area that is only minutes away from the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities.

With 117 students from over 15 different countries and 12 House Parents and their families living on-site, Harker Hall is a diverse an engaging environment that is warm, welcoming and conducive to effective learning.