Capilano Elementary

About

Capilano Elementary is located at 1230 20th St W, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2B9. The school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Capilano says it works as a community to provide learning opportunities that develop creative, inquiring students who are inspired to be lifelong learners and globally responsible citizens. The school describes a supportive environment that values diversity, promotes success and personal growth, and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (North Vancouver)

Education language: Capilano offers French as a second language for all students. The school also provides English Language Learning (ELL) supports for students whose first language is not English, delivered through small-group instruction and/or in-class support depending on student need and language proficiency.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 903-3370

Email: capilano@sd44.ca

Principal: Kammi Clark

Education Languages

Capilano offers French as a second language for all students. The school also provides English Language Learning (ELL) supports for students whose first language is not English, delivered through small-group instruction and/or in-class support depending on student need and language proficiency.

Programs and Services

International Baccalaureate (IB) / Primary Years Programme (PYP) Capilano Elementary is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme. The school describes learning as transdisciplinary and inquiry-based, with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperation, and student-led action connected to local, global, and social responsibility. Music / Band & Strings Capilano offers Band for students in Grades 5–7 (taught by a school band teacher). The district also describes an Elementary Band & Strings Program that provides school-based instrumental instruction (Band for Grades 5–7 and Strings for Grades 4–7). Library Resource Centre The school’s Library Resource Centre supports literacy learning and provides a range of resources for students and staff. Capilano also offers a “parent library” with books on parenting and learning available for loan. Student support / special education Capilano provides a range of student supports, including Learning Support Teachers (LST) who may offer individual, small-group, in-class, or whole-class support and help develop/monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The school counsellor supports social, emotional, and/or learning needs. Additional services described include Speech and Language Pathology supports, Learning Support Workers for intensive reading interventions, a school psychologist for learning assessments, and Education Assistants (EAs) who support students (often those with IEPs/identified learning challenges) under teacher direction. English Language Learning (ELL) ELL teachers support students whose first language is not English, with support levels based on need and proficiency and delivered through small-group instruction and/or in-class support.

School Culture and Expectations

Capilano emphasizes a supportive learning environment that values diversity, promotes success and personal growth, and inspires students to become global citizens who accept responsibility for their learning. Within its IB approach, the school highlights collaboration and cooperation and encourages student-led action in response to learning. The library’s “Essential Agreements” focus on being responsible (e.g., returning/renewing books) and being respectful and caring in shared spaces.