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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:CEFA North Vancouver vs. Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

  Address

  402-935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7P 1S3, Canada

  #200 - 1490 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 4E8, Canada

  Distance

  Distance

  7,658.8 km

  7,662.1 km

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  N/A

  2022

  Enrolment

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  90

  Grades

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  8 to 12

  Gender

  N/A

  Coed

  Living arrangements

  N/A

  Day

  Language of instruction

  N/A

  English

  Faith Based

  N/A

  School focus

  N/A

  Science and technology

  Developmental Priorities

  N/A

  Balanced

  Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

  Intellectual

  The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Progressive

  Curriculum pace

  N/A

  Accelerated

  The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).

  Academic culture

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  Rigorous

  A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

  Avg. Class Size

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  15 to 20

  Special needs support

  N/A

  Gifted learner support

  N/A

  In-class adaptations

  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $1 to $27,000

  Boarding Tuition

  N/A

  Financial aid (FA)

  N/A

  Yes

  Students on FA

  N/A

  50%

  Eligible grades for FA

  N/A

  8 to 12

  Median FA package size

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  $8,000

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  N/A

  18

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  30%

  Day entry years

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  8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

  N/A

  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

  N/A

  Not available

  Interview required?

  N/A

  Yes: grades 8 - 12

  SSAT required

  N/A

  No

• School’s perspective
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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

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  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  "Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) is Vancouver's first & only dedicated STEM high school, offering the full BC curriculum with accelerated/enriched STEM taught via a mix of traditional methods and project based learning. The school is run democratically so that students are involved in planning and decision-making. You will find all sorts of students at our school, united by a shared curiosity and desire for challenge."

  • Classes start at 10:00am.
  • A progressive tuition model that accounts for each family’s circumstances.
  • Computer science starting from Grade 8.
  • An integrated curriculum where teachers forge connections between subjects.
  • Transparent and open communication between the school, students, and parents.
  • Students take responsibility for, and take care of, the facilities and each other.
  • Fun as an explicit goal of the school - learning new things is not the only metric for success.
  • Working outside the school bubble: our students will create value for the broader community.
  • A learning environment where all students want to be there and are excited to learn.
  • Transparent communication of goals: students won’t be left wondering, "Why am I learning this?"

  What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

  N/A

  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  "VISST is a reimagining of high school and differs from other schools in several ways. We are a STEM school with enriched and accelerated STEM offerings, delivered by experts in our respective fields. Our goal is that no VISST student hits their ceiling or finds themselves bored at school. VISST also deeply values student buy-in and ownership. We include students in important decisions such as which teachers to hire."

  What tradeoffs has school_name made to serve families in this way?

  What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

  N/A

  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  "Our students spend more hours per week on STEM subjects, which necessarily means fewer hours in other areas. Our STEM classes run year-round rather than half the year on a semester system."

  What key junctures in school_name's history have most shaped its present?

  What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

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  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  Information not available

  What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

  What type of student is a good fit for your school?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

  N/A

  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  "Curious, motivated."

  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing school_name?

  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

  N/A

  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  "If a student is not meeting expectations for their grade level in Grade 7, they are likely not prepared to start high school at VISST. If a student is not interested in working hard at school, they are likely not a good fit for VISST."

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

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

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

  N/A

  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  "Families are drawn to VISST for different reasons: the STEM curriculum, the way students are treated and respected, the project-based learning, the like-minded peers. One of VISST's key competitive advantages is our teachers. In BC, it is not required that a teacher have a degree in a subject in order to teach it. In contrast, VISST teachers are highly trained experts who buy into VISST's philosophy and values. We give our teachers the time and resources to shine and do their life's best work."

  How would you characterize school_name's image amongst the public?

  How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

  N/A

  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  Information not available

  What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

  N/A

  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  "VISST's culture is sometimes underrated. In a word, we are a STEM school -- this features in our school's name, even. But in sentence, we are a STEM school with an utterly different school culture. At VISST students are first class citizens. Students call teachers by their first names, share social spaces with teachers, interview teacher candidates during hiring, and participate in school governance. Students truly feel a part of VISST, and in doing so they build justified self-confidence."

  What do families find surprising about school_name?

  What might families find surprising about your school?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

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  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  "Some families think of VISST as a school for "math genius" types. While we do provide an excellent environment for students who excel in STEM subjects, VISST was created for a broader audience. We measure success by how much a student grows in 5 years, not by where they start or end up. All students at VISST enjoy STEM, are curious about it, and are capable of succeeding, but math doesn't have to be your strongest suit for you to attend and thrive at VISST. We also welcome "artsy" types!"

  What improvements or changes has school_name made recently?

  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

  N/A

  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  "New science lab facility."

  How will school_name change in the next 5 years?

  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  CEFA NORTH VANCOUVER

  N/A

  VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  Information not available