Vancouver College

About

Vancouver College is located at 5401 Hudson St, Vancouver, BC V6M 0C5. The school describes itself as an all-boys faith and learning community that develops the whole person—academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually—preparing students for lives of faith, excellence, leadership, and service.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Vancouver)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Vancouver College is a Catholic school that educates young men guided by Gospel values and in the tradition of its spiritual founder, Blessed Edmund Rice.

Grades: K-12

Phone: 604 833-7769

Email: principal@vancouvercollege.ca

Principal: Daryl Weaver

Religious Affiliation

Vancouver College is a Catholic school that educates young men guided by Gospel values and in the tradition of its spiritual founder, Blessed Edmund Rice.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Vancouver College offers student wellness and learning supports through its Wellness Centre and Learning Centre. The Wellness Centre provides a safe space and short-term counselling support, and the school emphasizes normalizing help-seeking and mental health conversations from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Learning Centre supports students with diverse learning needs through collaboration with students, staff, and families, and can include academic support options such as a study block focused on organization/time-management/study skills and after-school tutoring support.

School Culture and Expectations

Vancouver College emphasizes educating the “whole person” and forming faith-filled leaders who pursue excellence of mind, body, and spirit. The school describes a tight-knit community rooted in faith, family, and tradition, with an all-boys environment and a focus on individual needs and talents. Students are held to a clear code of conduct grounded in fair and restorative discipline.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The campus entrance is at 5401 Hudson Street; visitors are directed to the courtyard entrance from Hudson Street. Families are asked to allow extra time to find parking and to be mindful of neighbourhood parking restrictions; the school encourages carpooling or taking public transit. Public transportation access includes the R4, 10, and 41 bus lines (stopping a few blocks away), and bike lockers are noted as available for cyclists (described for Open House visitors).

Enrollment

Applications are submitted through Vancouver College’s online application portal, with required supporting documents uploaded as part of the process (including IEP/CMP documents if applicable). The school identifies intake years as Kindergarten and Grades 4, 7, and 8, while noting that applications are accepted for all grades and non-intake applicants may be considered if openings occur; late applications may be placed on a waitlist. Families with questions are directed to contact the Registrar (registrar@vancouvercollege.ca).