Greater Heights Learning Academy

About

Greater Heights Learning Academy is located at 550 Thompson Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3J 3Z8. The school describes itself as an innovative program for neurodiverse students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, focused on emotional safety, building competence, and helping each child reach their learning potential through personalized support and small class sizes.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Coquitlam)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: N/A

Phone: 604 937-3641

Email: kjeffrey@ghla.ca

Principal: Kathleen Jeffrey

Programs and Services

Music & Drama Program GHLA offers music, drama, and film programming, with lessons adapted to students’ learning styles and abilities. The school also organizes performances and showcases, and notes its music room includes technology and software for composing and recording. Student support / special education The school is designated for students with disabilities or diverse abilities and states that each student has an IEP. GHLA reports an in-house therapeutic team that includes Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, a Counsellor, and a Music Therapist, and it also notes having a “light room.” Occupational Therapy services may be delivered through 1:1 support, small groups, staff consultation/coaching, and universal strategies, and can address skills such as executive functioning, emotional regulation, and sensory processing. Counselling GHLA provides school counselling for students (and also notes support for parents/caregivers). The counsellor offers 1:1 and group sessions (e.g., puberty, social skills, empathy) and uses Open Parachute programming and ERASE recommended by the BC Ministry of Education. Athletics and extracurriculars The school describes having an athletics department and a “plethora of extracurricular clubs and activities,” but specific sports/clubs are not listed in the provided sources.

School Culture and Expectations

GHLA emphasizes an inclusive environment where neurodiverse children thrive and where diversity is embraced. The school highlights creating emotional safety, celebrating each child’s unique strengths, and providing personalized support to help students reach their full potential. The principal’s message also describes students and teachers engaging in respectful dialogue and mutual learning through Mediated Learning Interactions, with a focus on whole-child wellness and balance.

Enrollment

GHLA states it exclusively enrolls students with disabilities/diverse abilities who have evidence of category eligibility in accordance with government/inclusive education guidelines, and notes it is currently unable to enroll students with Category A and H designations. Families are encouraged to book a visit to meet the principal and staff/therapists; tours are offered weekly Monday–Thursday between 10am–2pm. To start an application, families are directed to email info@ghla.ca; after review, the school emails families if enrollment is approved, and a $700 administration fee is due upon enrollment.