John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus

About

John Knox Christian – Secondary Campus is located at 260 12th Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 4H2. The school describes itself as established in 1955 and offering an interdenominational, multicultural, Christ-centred education with high academic standards. Its stated aim is “preparing students for a life of transformation and service,” grounded in a Biblical Christian perspective and focused on leadership and service.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (New Westminster)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: John Knox Christian School describes its program as grounded in a Biblical Christian perspective and provides Christ-centred education. It identifies as interdenominational and emphasizes faith formation, worship, prayer, and living as disciples of Christ.

Grades: 7-12

Phone: 604 523-1580

Email: office@johnknoxbc.org

Principal: Adam Wasik

Religious Affiliation

John Knox Christian School describes its program as grounded in a Biblical Christian perspective and provides Christ-centred education. It identifies as interdenominational and emphasizes faith formation, worship, prayer, and living as disciples of Christ.

Programs and Services

Advanced Placement (AP) The school offers the Advanced Placement (AP) Program for academically talented and motivated students to pursue university-level courses at an accelerated pace, with the potential to earn university credit based on AP exam results. Student support / special education (Educational Support Services) Educational Support Services (ESS) provides inclusive education and learning assistance supports, including in-class “push-in” help, small-group or individual “pull-out” interventions, and class-wide support. Supports may include social-emotional, literacy, and numeracy help; sensory integration programs; coordination of speech and language services at school; and collaboration to provide enriched or adapted curriculum. The high school ESS options include Inclusive Education and Learning Assistance, ranging from one-on-one Education Assistant support to scheduled ESS blocks for homework help and in-class check-ins. Athletics and extracurricular sports

• Cross Country (co-ed)
• Aquatics (co-ed)
• Soccer (boys)
• Volleyball (boys)
• Volleyball (girls)
• Basketball (boys)
• Basketball (girls)
• Ski & Snowboarding
• Track & Field
• Badminton
• Ultimate
• Golf
• Grade 8 & 9 Boys Volleyball

School Culture and Expectations

The school describes a secure learning environment where each student is nurtured, encouraged, and challenged, with an emphasis on faith formation, worship, and prayer. Core values highlighted include educational excellence, developing a Biblical worldview, Christ-like character, and community. The school also states it respects others as image-bearers of God “irrespective of their gender, race, culture, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.”

Enrollment

Families are directed to complete the school’s Admissions Inquiry form to request information about applying, a tour, or other details for Grades 1–12. The school also promotes attending a Secondary Open House (as listed on the admissions inquiry page).