Sikh Academy

About

Sikh Academy is located at 12895-85 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 0K8. It is a fully accredited BC Curriculum Day School (Kindergarten to Grade 8) that teaches the BC curriculum “through a Sikh lens,” aiming to develop confident, creative, and compassionate students grounded in Sikh values and heritage.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Surrey)

Education language: Sikh Academy offers Punjabi language learning as part of its program, described as supporting communication skills and helping students engage with Sikh scriptures and heritage. The sources do not explicitly state the core language(s) used to teach the BC curriculum, and they do not describe an immersion or bilingual (dual-language) instruction model.

Religious affiliation: Sikh Academy is a Sikh faith-based school that teaches the BC curriculum with a Sikh perspective and integrates Sikh values, teachings, and daily spiritual practices (including prayers/reflection, gurbani, kirtan, and seva).

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 599-3828

Email: boardassistant@sikhacademy.ca

Principal: Navdeep Dhillon

Education Languages

Sikh Academy offers Punjabi language learning as part of its program, described as supporting communication skills and helping students engage with Sikh scriptures and heritage. The sources do not explicitly state the core language(s) used to teach the BC curriculum, and they do not describe an immersion or bilingual (dual-language) instruction model.

Religious Affiliation

Sikh Academy is a Sikh faith-based school that teaches the BC curriculum with a Sikh perspective and integrates Sikh values, teachings, and daily spiritual practices (including prayers/reflection, gurbani, kirtan, and seva).

Programs and Services

Music / Kirtan (Sikh classical music) Students receive kirtan instruction and learn authentic Sikh classical music from skilled masters, developing proficiency with harmonium, tabla, and tanti saaj. Physical education The school describes a comprehensive physical education program that includes gatka. Student support / inclusive education Sikh Academy offers an inclusive education program aligned with BC Ministry of Education – Independent Schools Branch standards. Supports include Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Annual Instruction Plans (AIPs), accessibility adaptations, specialist collaboration, learning strategies, and ongoing monitoring. Before- and after-school care Flexible supervision is available from 7:30–8:30 AM and 3:00–5:00 PM (contact the office for details). Service learning / Seva Seva (service) is integrated into the educational model through community-based seva programs and service-based learning. Food program Every Tuesday, all students and staff receive a complimentary lunch (a weekly tradition in memory of Jesse Dhindsa).

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes Sikh values such as equality, service (seva), compassion, and justice, and describes itself as welcoming to families “at any stage of their Sikh journey.” It also highlights creating “a safe space for every voice” and frames expectations and guidelines as rooted in respect, service, compassion, and maintaining focus on learning.

Enrollment

Families can collect a registration package from the school office or download and email the registration form from the Admissions page; the school will follow up with admission details and next steps. The school also offers the option to book a tour and contact the school for more information.