St Ann's Academy

About

St. Ann’s Academy is located at 205 Columbia St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2S7, in the heart of Kamloops. The school describes itself as a Catholic Independent School in the Kamloops Diocese serving Kindergarten to Grade 12, rooted in Catholic faith and a long community legacy (since 1880). It highlights academic excellence, athletics, music, and personalized learning support.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Kamloops-Thompson)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: St. Ann’s Academy identifies as a Catholic Independent School in the Kamloops Diocese and says its learning environment is rooted in Catholic faith.

Grades: K-12

Phone: 250 372-5452

Email: principal@st-anns.ca

Principal: Kevin Langevin

Religious Affiliation

St. Ann’s Academy identifies as a Catholic Independent School in the Kamloops Diocese and says its learning environment is rooted in Catholic faith.

Programs and Services

Music programs The school highlights “enriching music programs,” and references a High School Music Department that supports events such as Coffee House performances and music trips. Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education The school describes offering “personalized learning support services.” It also references peer tutoring and one-to-one guidance with class scheduling for international students, plus on-site peer tutoring during the school day (and additional paid tutoring options after school).

• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Track (track meets)

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s mission emphasizes a Christian environment that lives the Gospel of Christ while nurturing spiritual growth and personal excellence in academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits. St. Ann’s states values including academics and innovation, leadership development, well-being (a safe, inclusive, supportive environment), social responsibility, faith formation, and partnership with parents. The Big Buddy Program is described as building community and belonging through cross-grade mentoring and relationship-building.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The international student program notes a “School Bus pass that brings students to and from school,” and indicates homestay placements consider proximity to the school bus. No other drop-off/pick-up or parking details are provided in the sources.

Enrollment

New families are directed to complete an Application Form and submit it to the school along with required documents (birth certificate, baptism certificate if applicable, and the most current two years of report cards/educational documents). If space is available and the application is complete, the school will contact families to arrange a new family interview with the Admissions Team. International students can apply directly and the school also works with recruitment agents.