Urban Academy Junior

About

Urban Academy Junior is located at 466 Rousseau St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3R3. Urban Academy describes itself as a JK–Grade 12 private school where students learn through immersive, hands-on experiences that inspire growth, leadership, and innovation. The school emphasizes being “future-ready” and highlights a student-centred approach designed to support academic performance and personal growth.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (New Westminster)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 524-2211

Email: m.slinger@urbanacademy.ca

Principal: Brenda Ball

Programs and Services

**Advanced Placement (AP)** Urban Academy offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Senior School, described as university-level classes that can earn credits recognized by post-secondary institutions worldwide. **Outdoor education / experiential learning** The school highlights “outdoor education opportunities for all ages” and describes learning as immersive and hands-on, with real-world experiences. **Arts (performing groups and ensembles)** Urban Academy highlights arts options such as Drama, Theatre Company, Show Choir, and Wind Ensemble. **Athletics and extracurricular sports** - Sports teams (school notes “20+ sports teams”) **Admissions support and financial support** Urban Academy provides an admissions process with webinars, open houses, assessments, and interviews. The school also offers a Tuition Assistance Program (need-based, determined through Apple Financial Services/FACS) and a limited number of fully funded Grade 9–12 Entrance Scholarships.

School Culture and Expectations

Urban Academy emphasizes that students are “known” and “stretched,” and describes learners as open-minded, curious, and willing to take intellectual risks, with growth, courage, and resilience developed through challenge. The school highlights values of Future-Focused Education, Belonging, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Changemaking, and describes a community where students feel respected, included, safe, and supported to be their authentic selves. The school also states it validates and celebrates diversity of cultures, languages, and life experiences, and encourages integrity, empathy, and service.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school notes its location is just off Highway 1 and steps from Braid Station.

Enrollment

Urban Academy directs families to learn about the school through Admissions Information Webinars and monthly Open Houses. Applications are submitted through an online application package (via MySchool), including supporting documents and an application fee; applicants then complete an assessment and, if successful, an admissions interview. The school states applications are open where space is available (with Grades 1–12 processed as they come in), and families can contact Admissions (604-524-2211 / [email protected]) with questions. Tuition assistance is available (by application through Apple Financial Services/FACS), and Grade 9–12 students can apply for a limited number of fully funded entrance scholarships.