Choice School For Gifted Children

About

Choice School For Gifted Children is located at 20451 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6V 1B3. The school describes itself as serving gifted and twice-exceptional learners with small class sizes, a low student-teacher ratio, and personalized attention. It highlights individualized education plans, problem-based learning, and managed acceleration in a supportive community focused on belonging.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Richmond)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-8

Phone: 604 273-2418

Email: office@choiceschool.org

Principal: Sukhbir Bolina

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Choice School describes itself as “a special education school for gifted and twice-exceptional learners,” emphasizing small class sizes and individualized education plans (IEPs). As part of admissions, the school notes that a cognitive assessment is required, with alternate assessments and/or external evaluations potentially requested. International Baccalaureate (IB) Choice School is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and states it will begin trial implementation of the PYP framework in September 2025 while working toward full authorization. Extended-day extracurriculars The school states it offers extracurricular activities until 5:30pm (for an additional cost).

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes “a sense of belonging” and describes a happy, supportive community where students can be themselves. It highlights celebrating student success and fostering a positive learning environment with personalized attention.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school states it offers school bus service to Richmond and parts of Vancouver for an additional fee. It also notes many families prefer to carpool and share the ride to school.

Enrollment

Families are invited to contact the school (604-273-2418 or [email protected]), book a personal tour, and submit an application form with a non-refundable fee and supporting documents (such as report cards). The admissions process includes an experience day at the school and notes that a cognitive assessment is required; final admission decisions are made by the principal and teacher. The school also offers open houses and private visits, and provides a Tuition Assistance Program for qualifying families.