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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Stratford Hall

Grades K TO Gr. 12 — Vancouver, BC (MAP)

Stratford Hall:
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School address

  • 3000 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 4E2 (MAP)
  • Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

Stratford Hall offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider.

The regions Stratford Hall offers busing from are:

  • Vancouver
  • Richmond
  • Burnaby

Our Perspective

How we see Stratford Hall


Stratford Hall has grown phenomenally in its 15 years of life, from 40 students in its inaugural year to more than 500 today. It was begun by parents looking for a better option for their children, one that offered challenging academics as well as the full IB program, and those remain hallmarks of the school today. The IB program also provides the foundation for the physical plan, with three buildings housing the three aspects of the program, realized in 2014 with completion of the Middle Years building. Stratford Hall presents as modern, progressive, urban, and indeed, that’s precisely the intention—the architecture is inviting, while also referencing the surrounding neighbourhood. Jason McBride was appointed head of school in 2015, arriving from a like position at GEMS World Academy in Dubai, and underscoring the international perspective promoted across the curricular areas. The ideal student is one that will thrive in a vibrant, challenging, and intellectually active academic environment.

School's Perspective

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How Stratford Hall sees itself


The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"An independent, gender-inclusive, university preparatory day school for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Through the continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes (PYP, MYP and DP), the School provides a level of individual and academic challenge beyond the norm. We have a tradition of breaking with tradition: because your child needs more than tradition to meet the challenges of the world they will inherit."

  • 1 of 239 schools globally that offer the full IB Continuum
  • 100% university acceptance (student's choice)
  • International Trip Programme
  • The IDEA Lab - Innovation, Design, Engineering, Arts
  • Athletics - Competitive Ultimate, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball teams
  • Outdoor and Experiential Education from Grade 4
  • Music, Visual Arts and Theatre
  • Clubs, Student Council and Student Leadership Opportunities

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"At Stratford Hall, your child will be given the opportunity to learn and to thrive: to discover their unique strengths, and to explore the diverse opportunities our rapidly changing world offers. Under the care and guidance of Stratford Hall faculty and staff, they will grow and mature, while equipping themselves with intellectual tools, strength of character, and a global perspective that comes with an International Baccalaureate education."

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"Families choose Stratford Hall for the caring teachers, innovative programming, and vibrant community. Students will discover their unique strengths and explore the diverse opportunities our rapidly changing world offers through the three programmes of the International Baccalaureate, the PYP, MYP and DP."

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"Our facilities are greater than can be seen from the street and we have potential for growth. Parents are surprised that we have 2 full sized gymnasiums, a climbing wall with 15 routes, rooftop spaces and access a 10 acre park with playgrounds and fields."

What might families find surprising about your school?

"Stratford Hall has summer camps for Grades K - 7 and has a partnership with Goh Ballet and Microsoft Digital Academy. We also have a Post Secondary Advisory on campus to guide students on their journey of self-actualization. Recognizing that each student is unique, we begin working with them in Grade 8 and 9 to assist them on their path to self-discovery. Once realized, students are helped to find the post-secondary opportunities that fit their unique set of interests, strengths and goals."


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School leadership

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Message from school leadership

Richard Kassissieh, Head of School

Stratford Hall is a remarkable community of dedicated students, families, faculty and staff who come together everyday to share their talents, creativity, and experiences in the pursuit of learning and personal growth. Through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum, students develop the skills of deep inquiry, thematic connection and global perspective to prepare students for a changing and unpredictable world. 

This exceptional program of academic, arts, athletics, clubs and student life engages students to achieve remarkable leaps in development through each stage of their education. Stratford Hall students learn to be thinkers, doers, leaders and lifelong learners. 

Stratford Hall celebrates and values all members for who they are. Identity, culture and relationships are upheld as core constructs. We actively work upon our practice in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) and observe indigenous understanding and reconciliation. These beliefs are evident in all parts of our institution, from the classroom to the boardroom. 

Even though we teach a globally minded curriculum, our location is one of our greatest assets. When Stratford Hall opened its doors in East Vancouver in 2000, our Founders understood that students experience school within - not separately from - the surrounding neighbourhood. We are connected to an incredible diversity of people, cultures, activities and history.

Stratford Hall is constantly developing and growing as an institution, through design thinking, professional development, curriculum revision, and campus development. We acknowledge our historical foundation while attending the changing world around us in order to provide the best possible educational environment for our students.

We invite you to visit our campus and see these principles in action, whether you are a prospective student, family, employee, or neighbour.


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