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Andre-Piolat
About
École André-Piolat is located at 380 Kings Rd W, North Vancouver, BC V7N 2L9. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone and serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, offering public French-language education focused on French-language mastery, cultural identity, and building a Francophone community while also enabling students to develop English as a second language.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)
Education language: The school provides a public Francophone education, with French as the language of instruction and an emphasis on mastering French. The school also aims to give students the opportunity to develop a second language: English.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-12
Phone: 604 980-6040
Email: ecole_andre_piolat@csf.bc.ca
Principal: Michel Tardif
Education Languages
The school provides a public Francophone education, with French as the language of instruction and an emphasis on mastering French. The school also aims to give students the opportunity to develop a second language: English.
Programs and Services
International Baccalaureate (IB) The school offers the International Baccalaureate, including the Middle Years Programme (Programme d’éducation intermédiaire) and the Diploma Programme (Programme du diplôme). Preschool (Prématernelle) The Trottin-Trottinette preschool program was created to expose preschool-aged children to the French language in an educational setting and to foster a sense of belonging to French language and culture. Student support / special education The school website lists “Services spécialisés” (specialized services). A specific “TÉFIÉ” services form is available for new arrivals only. Transportation (school bus) School bus service is available at the beginning and end of the school day. Families request transportation during enrollment and must renew the request each year for each child; transportation requests are submitted online through the CSF transport site. After-school care The school lists “Garderie” (childcare/after-school care) and directs families to consult the Trottin-Trottinette site before completing the childcare form. Meals The school lists “Repas chauds” (hot meals). Homework help The school lists “Aide aux devoirs” (homework help).
School Culture and Expectations
The school states it is committed to developing students’ cultural identity and promoting the development of a Francophone community. It aims to provide an excellent public Francophone education that strengthens French-language mastery while supporting students in learning English as a second language.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus service is available at the beginning and end of the school day, and families must submit a transportation request during enrollment and renew it each year for each child (online via https://transport.csf.bc.ca/). The bus company contacts families a few days before school starts with approximate pickup and drop-off times; students should be ready at the predetermined stop at least 5 minutes before departure, and an adult must meet the child in the afternoon. The school notes that changing buses to visit friends is not allowed (except in emergencies with sufficient notice), and families are advised to listen to Radio-Canada FM 97.7 (French) or CKNW AM 980 during snowstorms for bus route updates.
Enrollment
Enrollment is completed online. Families are directed to sign in to MyEducation BC (https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do) to register, use provided tutorials for help, and submit required documents through the school’s secure drop box. Families who want school transportation must also complete a separate online bus request (https://transport.csf.bc.ca/).
Location
Site: andrepiolat.csf.bc.ca/
Phone: 604 980-6040
Address: 380 Kings Rd W, North Vancouver, BC V7N 2L9
Andre-Piolat Reviews
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Academic Learning of Andre-Piolat
49.39
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 49 - above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 50
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
64.95
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
64.35
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.81
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 31 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 49, numeracy is 50, and overall is 49.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 24 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 50, while literacy is lowest at 49.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 20 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 27 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 49, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 64, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 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
70.67
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
68.38
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
74.49
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 9 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 71, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Health is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
64.71
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the district public school average of 88, trailing by 23 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
66.18
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well below the district public school average of 88, trailing by 22 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated less positively than in comparable schools, making this a resource area to strengthen.
43.44
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the district public school average of 83, trailing by 39 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, Community Support is 65, Facilities and Personnel is 66, and Learning Resources is 43.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 66, while Learning Resources is lowest at 43.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 20 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
73.81
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
68.54
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 11 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
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 74 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
61.59
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 3 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 62.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2020/2021.