Mountain View Christian Academy

About

Mountain View Christian Academy (MVCA) is located at 3306 Griffith Street, Terrace, BC V8G 0C6. MVCA describes itself as a Christian educational institution offering quality education that aims to help students excel academically and grow spiritually. The school emphasizes a Christ-centred culture, mentoring students to be disciples of Jesus through individualized learning experiences rooted in a Biblical worldview. MVCA also highlights building discipline and integrity as students face challenges in school and the wider community.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Coast Mountains)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Mountain View Christian Academy identifies as a Christian educational institution with a Bible-based, Christ-centred approach to learning and a Biblical worldview.

Grades: K-11

Phone: 250 635-5518

Email: info@mvcaweb.ca

Principal: Jeffrey Panag

Religious Affiliation

Mountain View Christian Academy identifies as a Christian educational institution with a Bible-based, Christ-centred approach to learning and a Biblical worldview.

Programs and Services

Life Skills (shop/woodworking/gardening/wood-burning) MVCA offers a Life Skills class focused on practical skill development beyond basic academics, including areas such as shop, woodworking, gardening, and wood-burning. Robotics / Coding (Grades 7–8) Students in Grades 7 and 8 spend a semester learning coding and developing robotics skills. Media Design MVCA offers Media Design, where students learn videography and editing using professional editing software. Accessibility supports and reporting MVCA provides an accessibility plan and a way to report an accessibility barrier or request support, which is reviewed by the school’s Accessibility Committee.

School Culture and Expectations

MVCA emphasizes character development and creating opportunities for students of all grades to mix and interact. The school describes its culture as genuinely Christian and Christ-centred, aiming to shape students’ hearts and minds around God’s will. MVCA also highlights service to the community through practical help (for example, assisting seniors and others as needs arise).

Enrollment

MVCA encourages new students to apply and notes that limited spaces may be available (including limited spots in Pre-K). Returning students are directed to complete a re-enrollment each year, and new families are asked to submit one application per student. The school also offers a financial assistance application for families who require support.