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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.
Location
Secondaire Jules-Verne Reviews
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Academic Learning of Secondaire Jules-Verne
50.16
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 50 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 8 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 51
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
64.52
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 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.
74.61
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 29 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 27 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: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 49, numeracy is 51, and overall is 50.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 50 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 51, while literacy is lowest at 49.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 51 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 70 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 50, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 50.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 36 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
57.14
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - in line with the province public school average of 58, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.25
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
77.03
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.40
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 14 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 76, Health is 77, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 76.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
83.33
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - below the district public school average of 88, trailing by 5 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.
80.19
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well below the district public school average of 88, trailing by 8 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated less positively than in comparable schools, making this a resource area to strengthen.
51.19
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - well below the district public school average of 83, trailing by 32 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 83, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 83, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
83.93
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 67, ahead by 17 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.40
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
77.99
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 17 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
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 78 and Safety is 78.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 78.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.81
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 71.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.