Crofton House

About

Crofton House School is located at 3200 West 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6N 3E1. The school offers a girl-centred learning environment from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, emphasizing academic challenge, diverse experiences, and supportive relationships. Founded in 1898, the school highlights its “CHS Identity,” including a belief in the power of girl-centred education and the agency of women in creating a better future.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Vancouver)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-12

Phone: 604 263-3255

Email: eharrop@croftonhouse.ca

Principal: Michelle Douglas

Programs and Services

Clubs, co-curriculars, and global experiences Crofton House offers over 60 clubs and co-curricular activities across the Junior and Senior Schools, with options spanning academics, arts, leadership, and service. The school also describes global opportunities such as Spring Break service trips and a Global Exchange Program with partner schools in Australia and New Zealand. Music / Choir / Performing arts Students can participate in multiple music and performance options, including Primary and Immediate Concert Choirs (Grades 1–7), Concert Choir (Grades 8–12), Stage Band, and drama/theatre opportunities such as House Plays, Drama Club, and annual musical or theatre productions. STEM and technology programs Clubs and activities include STEM Club, Robotics (with participation in local VEX Robotics tournaments), and Tech Crew (supporting audiovisual and lighting for assemblies and productions). College and career planning (post-secondary counselling) The school provides comprehensive post-secondary counselling, including academic planning and support, career/post-secondary exploration (including Canadian, US, and international institutions), gap year exploration, and course-selection support in Grades 8–10, with formal post-secondary planning beginning in Grade 10.

School Culture and Expectations

Crofton House’s Student Code of Conduct emphasizes a “safe, caring and orderly” learning environment where students feel safe, accepted, and respected. The school states it promotes an environment free from discrimination, referencing protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code, and encourages students to report concerns (“Speak Up”). A Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct similarly sets expectations for respectful, civil communication and partnership with the school, and underscores inclusivity and responsible use of social media.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct asks families to support student safety by following posted speed limits and parking regulations, respecting no-parking signs, leaving space for driveways and crosswalks, and following traffic-flow instructions from school staff, third-party security, and law enforcement. Families are also encouraged to use public transit, walk, or bike when possible.

Enrollment

Crofton House directs prospective families to review its admissions resources (including admissions policies and practices and key dates) before applying. Applications are submitted by a child’s legal guardians, and the process can include in-house assessments/observations and interviews depending on grade. The school notes it is a day school for girls living with a parent/legal guardian in the Lower Mainland, and that it does not advise using agents or educational consultants; families can contact the Enrolment Management & Admissions Office with questions.