St. George's School

About

St. George’s School is located at 4175 W 29th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6S 1V1. The school describes itself as a community that builds “character, connection, and community,” with Junior School focused on a supportive foundation and inquiry-based learning, and Senior School offering a broad range of academic and cocurricular options to help students define passion and purpose.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Vancouver)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-12

Phone: 604 221-3608

Email: sradmin@stgeorges.bc.ca

Principal: Len Gurr

Programs and Services

Music The school calendar highlights an Annual Music Department Spring Concert and Awards Ceremony. Athletics and extracurricular sports Boarding St. George’s offers boarding described as “living and learning together” in an immersive community of care where students pursue academic goals, build life skills, and grow into independence.

• Basketball
• Hockey (major competitive sports program)
• Rowing (major competitive sports program)
• Rugby (major competitive sports program)

School Culture and Expectations

St. George’s emphasizes building “character, connection, and community.” The school’s rugby program also highlights personal responsibility and accountability, and encourages a positive and inclusive environment for participants and families.

Enrollment

Families can apply as day students or boarding students through an online application and a step-by-step admissions process (application, supporting documents, assessments/interviews where applicable, and required testing such as the SSAT for some grades). The school notes that financial aid is available for Grades 4–12, and admissions teams are available to support families through the process.