Pacific Spirit School

About

Pacific Spirit School’s mailing address is Po Box 34058 STATION D, Vancouver, BC V6J 4M1. The school describes itself as a Vancouver community founded in 1987 by educators and parents, focused on joyful learning where children feel happy and free to be themselves. It emphasizes a high educator-to-student ratio, strong parent involvement, and play-, project-, and inquiry-based learning that supports intellectual, social, and emotional development.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Vancouver)

Education language: The school states it covers BC’s provincial curriculum including French, and notes that it has a French teacher. The sources do not describe a French immersion or bilingual program, and do not mention English language learning (ELL) services.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-12

Phone: 604 222-1900

Email: info@pacificspiritschool.org

Principal: Chad Sato

Education Languages

The school states it covers BC’s provincial curriculum including French, and notes that it has a French teacher. The sources do not describe a French immersion or bilingual program, and do not mention English language learning (ELL) services.

Programs and Services

Arts (music, dance, visual arts) Students are described as participating in music, dance, and visual arts, along with school plays. Student support / accessibility and learning support The school has a Director of Accessibility and Engagement, and describes an in-house Orton-Gillingham tutor role (certified Orton-Gillingham practitioner) as part of its support for students’ differences. Safety reporting The school provides access to the erase|Report It anonymous reporting tool for student safety concerns (monitored during operational hours; emergencies directed to call 911).

School Culture and Expectations

Pacific Spirit School describes a “joyful” and “heart-centred” environment where children are supported to be themselves, with learning framed around collaboration rather than competition. The school emphasizes social and emotional development, mindfulness/meditation moments, and helping students grow into compassionate and confident young adults. It also highlights attachment parenting support and a culture of family involvement (including welcoming parents in classrooms when support is needed).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Information sessions are held at the school’s location in Jericho Hill Centre (4196 W. 4th Avenue, Vancouver), on the upper floor. The school notes that families can park in the flat parking lots below the building, accessed off W. 4th Avenue.

Enrollment

Families are encouraged to attend an information session to tour the school, meet the principal, and learn about the program. The admissions process described includes: attending an information session, submitting an Expression of Interest form, a classroom visit (with a two-step process for elementary), a mutual “consider” step, and then enrolment if it is a good fit. The school also offers registration for families wishing to homeschool.