St Francis Xavier

About

St. Francis Xavier School is located at 428 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC V5T 4S5. It is a Catholic Independent School within the Archdiocese of Vancouver, offering Kindergarten to Grade 7 and an onsite daycare and preschool program. The school delivers the B.C. Curriculum in a Christ-centered learning environment and describes itself as a faith community focused on developing the whole child.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Vancouver)

Education language: The school delivers the B.C. Curriculum (language of instruction not explicitly stated). St. Francis Xavier also offers a Chinese School program where teachers teach traditional and simplified Chinese characters; instruction is supported in Cantonese or English in Kindergarten to Grade 7, and some classes are primarily taught in English with a focus on Mandarin. No English Language Learning (ELL) supports are mentioned in the provided sources.

Religious affiliation: St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic Independent School within the Archdiocese of Vancouver and provides the B.C. Curriculum within a Christ-centered learning environment.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 254-2714

Email: ayam@sfxschool.ca

Principal: Anne Yam

Education Languages

The school delivers the B.C. Curriculum (language of instruction not explicitly stated). St. Francis Xavier also offers a Chinese School program where teachers teach traditional and simplified Chinese characters; instruction is supported in Cantonese or English in Kindergarten to Grade 7, and some classes are primarily taught in English with a focus on Mandarin. No English Language Learning (ELL) supports are mentioned in the provided sources.

Religious Affiliation

St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic Independent School within the Archdiocese of Vancouver and provides the B.C. Curriculum within a Christ-centered learning environment.

Programs and Services

"Chinese language program (SFX Chinese School)" (The school offers a Chinese School program that teaches both traditional and simplified Chinese characters and focuses on Mandarin, with instruction supported in Cantonese or English in the early years and primarily taught in English in some classes. The curriculum also includes cultural materials such as poetry, stories, songs, music, and digital learning.) "Montessori child care / early learning" (A non-profit Montessori daycare and preschool program operates onsite through the St. Francis Xavier Daycare Society.) "Family engagement / home-school communication" (Teachers use Seesaw to support student and family engagement, with families receiving login instructions each school year.)

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s mission emphasizes Catholic faith formation, building the Kingdom of God, and developing Christian leaders, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. The school states that parents, as first educators, are expected to work with and support staff to help children grow in academics and faith. The school also upholds a uniform policy to promote community and respect, and expects students to follow the dress code as part of a respectful and inclusive learning environment. Families are expected to participate in school activities; those who do not participate pay a monetary levy.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Because of heavy traffic on Great Northern Way, the school runs a mandatory Parking Patrol and Yard Supervision program to help keep students safe during busy drop-off and pick-up times. Each family is required to complete 3 days of Parking Patrol/Yard Supervision duty per school year, assisting with tasks such as monitoring traffic areas, helping pedestrians cross safely, and supporting dismissal supervision.

Enrollment

The school follows CISVA’s admission policy and states that Catholic families have an equal opportunity to enroll their children in a Catholic school. Families are directed to submit a completed application package with a non-refundable application fee; if accepted, families must submit a registration package and Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) form within a specified timeframe. Admission priorities are listed (e.g., supporting parishioners, siblings, Catholic/non-Catholic).