Aldergrove Christian Academy

About

Aldergrove Christian Academy (ACA) operates using the facilities of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. ACA began in 1992 as a parent-led effort to provide a school option with a Biblical emphasis, and it describes a constant theme since inception as keeping “God… first in all matters.” For Grades K–7, the school states it takes a classical Christian approach to education.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Langley)

Education language: International student admissions materials indicate students may be asked to withdraw if they are unable to function due to an inadequate grasp of the English language, suggesting English proficiency is required for participation.

Religious affiliation: Aldergrove Christian Academy is connected with Rose of Sharon Baptist Church and describes itself as having a Biblical emphasis and a Christian educational approach. The church identifies as Baptist and states beliefs in the authority and literal interpretation of God’s Word, with a mission focused on seeking God and His truth.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 856-2577

Email: academy@rosbc.com

Principal: Justin Poehlke

Education Languages

International student admissions materials indicate students may be asked to withdraw if they are unable to function due to an inadequate grasp of the English language, suggesting English proficiency is required for participation.

Religious Affiliation

Aldergrove Christian Academy is connected with Rose of Sharon Baptist Church and describes itself as having a Biblical emphasis and a Christian educational approach. The church identifies as Baptist and states beliefs in the authority and literal interpretation of God’s Word, with a mission focused on seeking God and His truth.

Programs and Services

Student uniforms ACA states it uses student uniforms to support modest and neat dress, reduce clothing-based peer pressure, and promote discipline and school identity. Distributed Learning (Grades 8–12) ACA states its Grades 8–12 students use a Distributed Learning program through Traditional Learning Academy, supported by in-class teacher guidance and assistance. Counselling / family support (through affiliated ministry) Rose of Sharon Ministries (which includes ACA under its umbrella) also includes New Life Christian Counselling, described on the site as providing counselling support (e.g., couples counselling, family therapy, addictions, grief & loss, life transitions, and spiritual growth topics).

School Culture and Expectations

ACA describes its objectives as inviting each child to saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, supporting growth toward Christian maturity, and developing commitment to service and witness. It emphasizes character formation and self-discipline (including being diligent, consistent, responsible, and thorough), and promoting a biblical worldview and biblical relevance. The school also states it uses uniforms to encourage modest and neat dress and support discipline.

Enrollment

ACA’s admissions page outlines an intake form/application, reading the ACA Family Handbook, and an interview with the Principal; families are notified of acceptance and then pay a registration fee to secure a student’s position. The school states all students are admitted on probation for the first six weeks. International student applicants are asked to submit an application with an English teacher/tutor letter indicating reading and writing ability, and the school notes a student may be asked to withdraw if their English language grasp is inadequate.