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Ecole Pauline Johnson Elementary
About
École Pauline Johnson Elementary is located at 1150 22nd St, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4C4. The school’s mission is to inspire students to expand their knowledge and become well-balanced, contributing citizens within a bilingual and inclusive community that honours diversity. École Pauline Johnson offers Early and Late French Immersion programs in a unique “single-track” setting, with a focus on developing functional bilingualism.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (West Vancouver)
Education language: École Pauline Johnson is a French Immersion school offering Early French Immersion (Kindergarten to Grade 7) and Late French Immersion (beginning in Grade 6) in a single-track setting. The school’s programs aim to develop functional bilingualism for students whose dominant language is not French. The district also provides English Language Learner (ELL) programs and services; families are directed to contact district staff for current information.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 981-1225
Email: tzielinski@wvschools.ca
Principal: Tara Zielinski
Education Languages
École Pauline Johnson is a French Immersion school offering Early French Immersion (Kindergarten to Grade 7) and Late French Immersion (beginning in Grade 6) in a single-track setting. The school’s programs aim to develop functional bilingualism for students whose dominant language is not French. The district also provides English Language Learner (ELL) programs and services; families are directed to contact district staff for current information.
Programs and Services
French Immersion (Early and Late) École Pauline Johnson provides Early French Immersion (Kindergarten–Grade 7) and Late French Immersion (starting in Grade 6) in a “single-track” setting, with the goal of developing functional bilingualism for students whose dominant language is not French. Student support / English Language Learner (ELL) support The school links families to West Vancouver Schools’ ELL Support information and a district brochure, and provides district contacts for current information about ELL programs and services. Sports / Physical literacy The school encourages students in all grades to participate in physical literacy through multiple contexts, including Physical and Health Education, action breaks, outdoor education programs, intramurals, and school-wide athletics. Athletics and extracurricular sports Library The school has a library, with a dedicated page linking families to “Library/La bibliothèque.” Child care / before-and-after school care and preschool PJ Kids Club (a non-profit on the school grounds) offers before- and after-school programs and a French-enriched “Petite PJ” preschool program, and also hosts spring and summer break camps. A separate “Playschool” (Pauline Johnson Preschool) is also associated with the school and operates out of a portable on the east side of the school. Clubs and activities Students have opportunities for learning and leadership during and outside school hours; examples named by the school include Chess Club, Garden and Environmental Club, “Me to We” team, Choir, Spanish for Kids, and Art and Design.
- Cross country
- Track
- Basketball (Grade 7)
- Volleyball (Grade 7)
- Ultimate Frisbee (Grade 7)
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes a bilingual, inclusive community that honours diversity, with a mission focused on helping students become well-balanced, contributing citizens. The district’s personal digital device expectations apply: personal digital devices are only allowed with explicit permission of a teacher or administrator, with accommodations considered for medical/health needs and accessibility. For elementary schools, these expectations apply throughout the entire school day, and cell phones are not used during school hours.
Enrollment
West Vancouver Schools accepts applications for admission from families residing within and outside the district, using an online application process that requires submitting all required documentation. Only complete applications are considered for placement or waitlists, and incomplete applications may be removed after two weeks. For entering Early French Immersion after Grade 1, families are directed to contact the school principal for guidance on admission.
Location
Site: westvancouverschools.ca/ecole-pauline-johnson-elementary/
Phone: 604 981-1225
Address: 1150 22nd St, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4C4
Ecole Pauline Johnson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ecole Pauline Johnson Elementary
61.77
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 62 - above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 57
Numeracy: 66
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
59.25
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 0 points.
Students report engagement, effort, and investment in learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.18
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
85.93
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 57, numeracy is 66, and overall is 62.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 66, while literacy is lowest at 57.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 5 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 62, student commitment to learning is 59, critical thinking is 76, and college and career readiness is 86.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 86, while Student Commitment to Learning is lowest at 59.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
39.19
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 55, trailing by 16 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
76.88
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the district public school average of 77, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.35
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
82.49
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 77, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 73.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
89.36
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 42 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
87.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 41 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
53.51
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well above the district public school average of 35, ahead by 19 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 89, Facilities and Personnel is 88, and Learning Resources is 54.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 54.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.65
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
87.04
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - above the district public school average of 84, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
71.29
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 87 and Safety is 71.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 87, while Safety is lowest at 71.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
63.60
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 5 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 64.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.