West Point Grey Academy

About

West Point Grey Academy is located at 4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6R 4P9. The school describes the WPGA experience as “Authentic” and highlights being academically innovative, intentionally focused, open minded, globally inspired, character driven, and community spirited.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Vancouver)

Education language: WPGA requires applicants to be proficient in English and states that it does not offer ELL/EAL programs. The school also notes that French, Spanish, and Mandarin are offered as additional languages from Junior Kindergarten.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-12

Phone: 604 222-8750

Email: santhony@wpga.ca

Principal: Stephen Anthony

Education Languages

WPGA requires applicants to be proficient in English and states that it does not offer ELL/EAL programs. The school also notes that French, Spanish, and Mandarin are offered as additional languages from Junior Kindergarten.

Programs and Services

Visual & Performing Arts (music, drama, film) WPGA lists a visual and performing arts department that includes choral, band, strings, and jazz courses (with a band or strings stream from Grade 4), along with drama and film production. The school also notes purpose-built art, drama, music, and film studios. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Competitive sports (10) Student support / counselling / learning support WPGA lists personal counsellors and university and career counsellors. It also notes learning support teachers, including learning specialists, resource teachers, and Orton Gillingham tutors, as well as “fully staffed support and resource centres.” Outdoor education WPGA describes an outdoor education program starting in Grade 3, and a full-year Wilderness Pursuits program offered in Grade 10. Advanced Placement (AP) WPGA notes that it offers 20 AP courses. Global learning WPGA notes a Global Studies Program and membership in Global Online Academy. Extended-day care and health services WPGA offers an afterschool care program for Kindergarten–Grade 5 (for an additional fee, with term-based registration). The school also states it has a nursing team on site, with an office open to all students during the school day.

School Culture and Expectations

WPGA’s stated core values are: Open Minded, Globally Inspired, Academically Innovative, Character Driven, Community Spirited, and Intentionally Focused. The school also emphasizes “Action” (leading with purpose and making an impact), “Inquiry” (curiosity-driven learning and critical thinking), and “Joy” (celebrating learning, relationships, and personal growth). In admissions, WPGA states it is committed to an admission process that is welcoming, fair, and inclusive.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

WPGA states it has a morning bus service (for an additional fee and contingent on ridership) with pick-up locations in Vancouver and Richmond (subject to change each year).

Enrollment

Families are directed to “Apply to WPGA” through the Admissions section. WPGA welcomes applications from international families, and notes that all assessments and group activities are conducted in person, with shortlisted candidates invited to an interview; Grades 8–12 applicants are required to write the SSAT and complete the Character Skills Snapshot. The school also states applicants must be proficient in English and that it does not offer ELL/EAL programs.