Secondaire Jules-Verne

About

Secondaire Jules-Verne is located at 5445 Baillie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3M6. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) and serves Grades 7–12. It describes its mission as developing students’ cultural identity and supporting a Francophone community through excellent public education in French while also helping students master English as a second language.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)

Education language: The school provides public Francophone education with instruction focused on mastering the French language, and it also offers students the opportunity to master English as a second language.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 7-12

Phone: 604 731-8378

Email: ecole_jules_verne@csf.bc.ca

Principal: Alain Arbour

Education Languages

The school provides public Francophone education with instruction focused on mastering the French language, and it also offers students the opportunity to master English as a second language.

Programs and Services

International Baccalaureate (IB) The school offers the International Baccalaureate, including the Middle Years Programme (PEI) and the Diploma Programme, and outlines expectations such as academic rigour and ethical, responsible conduct (including academic integrity and CAS participation). Student support / special education The school lists “Services spécialisés” (specialized services) and has an IB policy area that includes a “Politique relative aux apprenants ayant des besoins éducationnels spéciaux” (policy related to learners with special educational needs). Homework help The school lists “Aide aux devoirs” as a service. Meal program The school lists “Repas chauds” (hot meals) as a service. Indigenous education The school lists “Éducation autochtone” and provides an “auto-identification” form for Indigenous ancestry. Transportation The school provides transportation supports, including yellow school bus service for eligible Grade 7 students and COMPASS public transit cards for eligible Grades 8–12 students.

School Culture and Expectations

The school states a commitment to developing students’ cultural identity and promoting the growth of a Francophone community. For students participating in the IB Diploma Programme, the school emphasizes responsible and ethical behaviour and outlines expectations related to meeting program requirements, deadlines, and academic integrity (including proper referencing and submitting one’s own work).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school offers yellow school bus transportation for Grade 7 students who live more than 1 km from the school. For Grades 8–12 students who live more than 3 km away (and within the school’s attendance area), the school provides a COMPASS public transit card; Grade 8 students may choose either option if they live more than 3 km away. During severe weather or other emergency situations, transportation may be affected or interrupted, and families are encouraged to keep children home for safety; school/bus status is communicated via media and CSF/school websites and other channels used by the school.

Enrollment

Families can find eligibility information for the Francophone program on the school’s admissions page and are directed to complete required forms and documents. The school states that registrations are completed online through MyEducation BC (https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do) and provides tutorials to help families create an account and complete online registration. Families living outside the school’s attendance area must request an exemption (dérogation) according to CSF policy and administrative directives.