Deer Lake SDA School

About

Deer Lake Seventh-day Adventist School is located at 5550 Gilpin St, Burnaby, BC V5G 2H6. The school serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and describes itself as offering “whole child Christian education” rooted in Seventh-day Adventist faith traditions.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Burnaby)

Education language: Deer Lake School may require proof of English proficiency for admission (such as an interview, readiness assessment, and/or English proficiency test, where applicable). For international applicants, documents not in English must be translated into English by an official/certified translation organization and verified by a notary public.

Religious affiliation: Deer Lake School is rooted in the faith traditions of the Seventh-day Adventist community and is committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ, describing its program as “whole child Christian education.”

Grades: K-12

Phone: 604 434-5844

Email: admin@deerlakeschool.ca

Principal: Philippe Martin

Education Languages

Deer Lake School may require proof of English proficiency for admission (such as an interview, readiness assessment, and/or English proficiency test, where applicable). For international applicants, documents not in English must be translated into English by an official/certified translation organization and verified by a notary public.

Religious Affiliation

Deer Lake School is rooted in the faith traditions of the Seventh-day Adventist community and is committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ, describing its program as “whole child Christian education.”

Programs and Services

Before & After School Care Deer Lake School offers a licensed Before and After School Care Program for DLS students in Kindergarten through Grade 7, with 3-day or 5-day options (priority given to 5 days/week). Families can apply to a waitlist; the coordinator emails required documents and confirms when a space becomes available. Day camps The school offers Spring Break camps with before- and after-camp supervision (pre-registration required for supervision). Student support / placement and readiness New students may be tested for placement in the appropriate grade level, and elementary transfer students have records assessed for placement. Proof of English proficiency may be required for admission.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s vision emphasizes a holistic learning environment where individuals “grow to their fullest potential as children of God,” grounded in Seventh-day Adventist faith traditions and Christian values. Deer Lake School also states that student safety and well-being are paramount, referencing its Harassment and Bullying Prevention Policy. The school has uniform expectations outlined in its Student & Parent Handbook and connects uniforms to focusing on what is most important and reducing distractions and peer pressure.

Enrollment

Admissions are available for Kindergarten through Grade 12, with separate processes outlined for Kindergarten and Grades 8–12 (including required Open House/tour participation before applying). Applications are submitted by emailing the completed application form and required documents to the registrar (admissions@deerlakeschool.ca); documents not in English must be translated and notarized. The school notes that it is not accepting applications for Grades 1–7 for September 2026 due to an existing waitlist, and families can contact the Director of Advancement & Marketing for questions about space availability.