Newbridge Academy

About

Newbridge Academy is located at 246-1959 152 St, Surrey, BC V4A 9E3. The school describes its approach as building “solid foundations” through rigorous, balanced programming across languages, mathematics, science, humanities, and the arts, with an emphasis on knowledge, skills, and character. It also highlights small class sizes, qualified teachers, and a focus on developing global citizens through bilingual English–Mandarin learning.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Surrey)

Education language: Newbridge Academy offers an English–Mandarin bilingual program beginning in Kindergarten or Grade 1, with daily Mandarin classes and instruction designed to build speaking, reading, writing, listening, and communication skills in both languages. The school notes it uses the same Chinese curriculum/textbooks as schools in mainland China for teaching Mandarin/Chinese language arts.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 778 291-0110

Email: admin@newbridge-academy.ca

Principal: Stephen Olah

Education Languages

Newbridge Academy offers an English–Mandarin bilingual program beginning in Kindergarten or Grade 1, with daily Mandarin classes and instruction designed to build speaking, reading, writing, listening, and communication skills in both languages. The school notes it uses the same Chinese curriculum/textbooks as schools in mainland China for teaching Mandarin/Chinese language arts.

Programs and Services

Arts (Visual Arts / Drama / Music) Students receive arts programming including visual arts and drama, and learn music theory through songs as part of the school’s arts program. Health / Physical Education (P.E.) Students participate in daily physical activity indoors and outdoors, including learning different sports and team-based play. Food & Nutrition Program The school offers a Food & Nutrition Program featuring daily snack and warm lunch, with education in healthy eating, global food cultures, and table manners. After-school programs (via partnership) Through a partnership with CCS (sponsored by CVC), families can access optional after-school programs close to the school; Newbridge students receive a tuition discount for these programs. Listed offerings include Math, Mandarin, English Reading & Writing, Public Speaking, Spanish, French, and Drama. Reading support The school describes a Newbridge Reading Program supported by a specialized reading teacher and the online Reading A to Z (RAZ) program to build reading skills (including for bilingual students).

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes academic excellence, whole-child development, and multiculturalism, and describes a well-structured environment with high academic and extracurricular standards. It highlights inquiry/project-based learning, collaboration, and authentic assessment, along with developing global citizens who are thoughtful, compassionate, and innovative. Newbridge also frames education as a partnership between children, parents, teachers, and administrators within a happy, secure, exciting, and challenging environment.

Enrollment

Newbridge Academy states it accepts applications at any time during the year. Families are directed to submit an online inquiry form, then schedule a school visit (by emailing info@newbridge-academy.ca or calling 778-291-0110), submit an application for admission (email or front desk), pay a non-refundable $200 application fee, and complete an interview and admissions assessment (including reading, writing, math, and Mandarin). Weekly tours are offered on Fridays by reservation.