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des Navigateurs
About
École des Navigateurs is located at 8580 Kilgour Place, Richmond, BC V7C 3R1. The school serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 and is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone, a network of 47 public francophone schools across British Columbia. The school describes its mission as building students’ cultural identity and promoting the development of a francophone community through excellent public French-language education, while also giving students the opportunity to master English as a second language.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)
Education language: The school provides public francophone education that supports mastery of the French language. The school also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language: English.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 295-4056
Email: ecole_navigateurs@csf.bc.ca
Principal: Karine Boily
Education Languages
The school provides public francophone education that supports mastery of the French language. The school also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language: English.
Programs and Services
Sports / Physical Education The school lists Sports and Physical Education within its elementary studies program offerings. Technology / Programming The school lists Technology (elementary and secondary) and Programming (secondary) among its programs. Arts and Music The school lists Fine Arts (Beaux arts) and Music among its elementary program areas, and Fine Arts among secondary program areas. Student support / specialized services The school lists “Services spécialisés” (specialized services). It also lists Homework help (Aide aux devoirs) and Hot meals (Repas chauds). Early learning and childcare The school lists Petite Enfance and Garderie/Prématernelle, as well as Service de garde (before/after-school care).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School transportation is administered by Lynch Bus Lines. Families are limited to two pickup/drop-off addresses (home and daycare), and the school notes that changing a child’s bus to visit a friend is not permitted for safety and operations reasons. If a student will not take the bus as planned, families are instructed to notify the school (604-295-4056) and the bus company (604-439-0842). The school also shares bus conduct and safety expectations such as staying seated with a seatbelt, following the driver’s directions, and waiting for the driver’s signal before crossing the street or parking lot.
Enrollment
Enrollment is completed online through MyEducation BC (https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do). The school directs families to complete and submit required registration documents (complete files only), and provides forms including francophone program membership, email consent, field trip/media consent, an online transportation form, and a form for new arrivals to Canada. The school also lists required supporting documents such as proof of citizenship/immigration status, a birth certificate copy, health record copies, proof of residence, and current-year report cards; transfer requests are to be handled by contacting the school.
Location
des Navigateurs Reviews
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Academic Learning of des Navigateurs
41.58
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 42 - below the district public school average of 45, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
57.69
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
82.69
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 36 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 40, numeracy is 44, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 17 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 11 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 24 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 42, student commitment to learning is 58, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
16.67
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 17 - well below the district public school average of 53, trailing by 36 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
58.65
Health
Health
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 physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
47.12
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 17 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
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, Health is 59 and Work Ethic is 47.
The strongest current area is Health at 59, while Work Ethic is lowest at 47.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 points since 2023/2024.
Resources
42.31
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 42 - well below the district public school average of 83, trailing by 41 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
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, Learning Resources is 42.
School Culture
63.08
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
45.67
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the district public school average of 53, trailing by 8 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
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 63 and Safety is 46.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 63, while Safety is lowest at 46.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
62.50
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 8 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 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 62.