On this page, we cover private and independent schools in British Columbia (BC) that offer gifted schools, programs, and support. This includes schools in Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, Burnaby, and Richmond. Find the right school for your gifted child (there is also gifted testing in BC).
For a more complete guide to gifted education, including a discussion of young gifted children and gifted tests, start with our introductory guide.
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Private schools are not obligated to support gifted children with special programs. Many private schools don't—even ones with strong academic reputations. The schools listed on this page, however, do. We organize the schools into groups: dedicated gifted schools, schools with dedicated gifted classes, and schools offering in-class gifted support. Then, in the fourth group, we identify schools that don't offer formal gifted support but have accelerated curricula for all their students.
These schools have a separate, dedicated class (or classes) where 100% of the students are gifted. These gifted classes can be either full-time or part-time, and exist in parallel to regular, non-gifted classes.
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Southpointe Academy (est. 2000)
Delta, British Columbia Southpointe Academy is one of the few schools in Canada delivering the full IB Continuum Programme from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Moving from AP to the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12 in 2023. View profile |
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$20,000 to $39,650
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St. Michaels University School (est. 1906)
Victoria, British Columbia Independent Kindergarten to Grade 12 boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, Canada focusing on outstanding preparation for life. Find out how a SMUS education can benefit your family. View profile |
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$22,150 to $79,130
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Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada (est. 2017)
Richmond, British Columbia MLWS-KPU offers a truly unique high school experience. Students receive the support and community of small high school classes along with the academic opportunities of learning within world-class university facilities. View profile |
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$22,000 to $37,950
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Shawnigan Lake School (est. 1916)
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Beginning in Grade 8, our unique Shawnigan journey purposefully guides students through a distinct, unparalleled and bold educational experience on our stunning waterfront campus on Canada’s beautiful West Coast. View profile |
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$33,205 to $83,615
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These schools offer support for gifted students within the regular classroom. Gifted students stay with regular learners, while receiving special, individualized programming.
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Glenlyon Norfolk School (est. 1913)
Victoria, British Columbia GNS is an independent JK-12 International Baccalaureate boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, that challenges and supports each of our students to do their best through truth and courage in learning and in life. View profile |
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$20,840 to $73,145
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Westmont Montessori School (est. 1954)
Victoria, British Columbia We identify the experiences that facilitate education that empowers the individual and fosters a community of collaborative contributors through interdisciplinary, integrated integrated projects. View profile |
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$9,565 to $14,945
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St. Margaret's School (est. 1908)
Victoria, British Columbia St. Margaret's School is a girl-centred day and boarding school, an IB World School (DP Candidate), and Canada’s first all-girls STEM-X school. Leadership skills are a core focus. View profile |
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$18,860 to $72,555
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Brookes Westshore (est. 2009)
Victoria, British Columbia Brookes Westshore, an IB World School on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, offers grades 4 to 12 and both day and boarding programmes, with an average class size of 15 students. View profile |
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$9,500 to $52,000
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Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School (est. 1973)
North Vancouver, British Columbia Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School is a centre of excellence in developmentally informed instruction that empowers children with learning disabilities in a passionate, progressive and inspiring learning environment. View profile |
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$29,900 to $30,900
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Venture Academy Troubled Teens Program (ON)
Barrie Area, Ontario Venture Academy is a therapeutic treatment and education program for students who may be struggling with ADHD, learning challenges, underachieving, behavioural issues, and a variety of clinical diagnoses. View profile |
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Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (est. 2022)
Vancouver, British Columbia Vancouver's only dedicated STEM high school, VISST offers the full BC curriculum with accelerated & enriched STEM including computer science starting from Grade 8. Students will learn from domain experts and PhDs. View profile |
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Varies
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ArtsCalibre Academy (est. 2011)
Victoria, British Columbia ArtsCalibre Academy empowers students through creativity, mindfulness and leadership. We offer comprehensive educational programs for Preschool through Grade 12. View profile |
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$1,600 to $8,500
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The Maria Montessori School (est. 1991)
Surrey, British Columbia Authentic Montessori Preschool. Students completing our 3 year program at The Maria Montessori School test extremely well. We balance academics, exploration and skills guided by your child's natural interests. View profile |
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$2,500 to $4,000
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Island Pacific School (est. 1995)
Bowen Island, British Columbia Our four year program is developed to equip and inspire students to cultivate their humanity. We are distinctly different: a small IB middle school that fosters intellectual engagement, citizenship and leadership. View profile |
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$20,925 to $26,507
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Mulgrave School (est. 1993)
West Vancouver, British Columbia By inspiring excellence – the continuous pursuit of personal best - in education and life, Mulgrave strives to equip lifelong learners to thrive in a diverse and interdependent world. View profile |
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$26,850 to $30,290
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Alcuin College (est. 2012)
North Vancouver, British Columbia Our rigorous, personalized programme and strong teacher-student relationships enable us to cultivate each student's talents, helping them build on strengths and discover the joy of learning. View profile |
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$20,000 to $23,000
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Unisus School (est. 2016)
Summerland, British Columbia Unisus empowers global minded citizens and was founded by leaders at the top Independent Schools in BC. The school is rooted in the IB/Innovation/Technology, Entrepreneurship/ Outdoor Education - Offering Day & Boarding. View profile |
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$14,800 to $59,480
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Brockton School (est. 2004)
North Vancouver, British Columbia Brockton School is an independent, co-ed, non-denominational, IB World School inspiring the growth of outstanding humans, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. View profile |
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$22,600 to $25,100
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These schools offer no formal program for gifted students, but have an accelerated baseline curriculum. This means all students—gifted or not—do the work of older peers at other schools. For highly gifted learners (those in the 99th percentile), this alone is likely not enough to support their needs.
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Glarea Elevated Learning (est. 2020)
Surrey, British Columbia We understand the importance of developing a well rounded individual. Our Tech, Art and Sport Expert Streams are integrated with the Academic curriculum to amplify our students’ growth into capable and confident adults. View profile |
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$17,000 to $18,250
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Meadowridge School (est. 1985)
Maple Ridge, British Columbia Our practices in teaching and learning are exemplified by our outstanding academic results and are achieved through the active engagement of the head, heart, and hands. View profile |
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$28,400 to $38,400
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Pythagoras Academy (est. 2013)
Richmond, British Columbia We emphasize critical thinking, as well as innovation, joy, and curiosity. View profile |
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$21,400 to $25,800
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Our gifted education guide has advice specific to finding gifted schools and programs. For more general advice (on how to evaluate school options), we recommend you check out our guide to choosing a school and our expert advice on choosing a school. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.
Private school expos can be a great way to find the right school for your child. We have annual private school expos in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Halton-peel. These expos allow you to speak with many private schools, some of which have gifted programs—all in the same place. Find a gifted school near you.
Word-of-mouth can also help you find the right school. The Our Kids parent discussion forum allows you to discuss gifted education, gifted schools, and other related topics. Join our large community of parents, educational experts, and school officials, to discuss educational options for your child.
Open houses are another effective way to learn more about a school. For some general advice on open house visits, go here. If you have specific questions about gifted schools and programs, read our main gifted education guide.
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Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | April 03, 2023 9:00 am | Maple Leaf World School - KPU 8771 Lansdowne Road Richmond British Columbia V6X 3X8 |
Meadowridge School | April 14, 2023 9:00 am | |
Island Pacific School | April 18, 2023 12:00 am | Island Pacific School 671 Carter Rd Bowen Island BC VON 1G0 |
Meadowridge School | May 05, 2023 9:00 am | |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | May 12, 2023 9:00 am | Maple Leaf World School - KPU 8771 Lansdowne Road Richmond British Columbia V6X 3X7 |
The cost of gifted schools in BC tends to reflect private school tuition in general. Private schools usually range from $5,000 to $30,000 per year.
There are a number of affordable private and independent schools for gifted children. Inexpensive schools can often provide a great education by focusing on the classroom basics. You don't need to spend a fortune on an education for your gifted child: the key is getting them specialized support.
That said, more costly schools often provide a wider range of in-class and extracurricular resources. They also tend to be larger and more established. Yet, for most schools, the largest expense is teacher salaries.
Many schools offer financial aid (also known as "bursaries", "tuition relief," or "tuition assistance") and scholarships. Financial aid is needs-based, while scholarships are given for merit (whether it be academic, athletic, or something else). Read our guide to financial aid and scholarships. We also discuss preschool costs and funding in particular.
Often, the larger and more expensive private schools provide the most aid. Even some middle-class families receive aid from private schools. So be sure to ask a school about it—no matter your financial situation.
Below, you'll find the range of costs at British Columbia private schools with gifted programs:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Glenlyon Norfolk School | $20,840 to $39,005 | 15% | SK - 12 | $2,000 |
Westmont Montessori School | $10,600 to $14,945 | 1% | Preschool - 12 | $5,000 |
St. Michaels University School | $21,095 to $43,995 | 20% | K - 12 | $11,685 |
St. Margaret's School | $17,200 to $32,200 | |||
Brookes Westshore | $9,500 to $16,400 | 10% | 7 - 12 | $5,000 |
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School | $29,900 to $30,900 | |||
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology | $1 to $23,400 | 90% | 8 - 9 | $8,000 |
Island Pacific School | $20,925 to $26,507 | 15% | 6 - 9 | $5,000 |
Mulgrave School | $26,850 to $30,290 | 6% | Preschool - 12 | $15,000 |
Shawnigan Lake School | $28,500 | 25% | 8 - 12 | |
Glarea Elevated Learning | $17,000 to $18,250 | |||
Meadowridge School | $28,400 to $38,400 | 9 - 12 | ||
Unisus School | $14,800 to $17,980 | 30% | 1 - 11 | $3,000 |
Brockton School | $19,100 to $22,200 | SK - 12 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Glenlyon Norfolk School | 1913 | $1,000,000 | 72% | 800 | 53 |
Westmont Montessori School | 1954 | $0 | 80% | 300 | 21 |
Southpointe Academy | 2000 | 30% | 630 | 48 | |
St. Michaels University School | 1906 | $17,000,000 | 1003 | 77 | |
St. Margaret's School | 1908 | 85% | 275 | 20 | |
Brookes Westshore | 2009 | 95% | 300 | 43 | |
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School | 1973 | 200 | 15 | ||
Venture Academy Troubled Teens Program (ON) | 100% | 1 | 0 | ||
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology | 2022 | 30 | 15 | ||
ArtsCalibre Academy | 2011 | 100% | 180 | 23 | |
The Maria Montessori School | 1991 | 85% | 20 | ||
Island Pacific School | 1995 | 85% | 72 | 18 | |
Mulgrave School | 1993 | $0 | 18% | 1035 | 74 |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | 2017 | 75% | 105 | 35 | |
Shawnigan Lake School | 1916 | $13,500,000 | 60% | 540 | 108 |
Glarea Elevated Learning | 2020 | 80% | 90 | 15 | |
Alcuin College | 2012 | 100 | 8 | ||
Meadowridge School | 1985 | 660 | |||
Unisus School | 2016 | 70% | 160 | 11 | |
Brockton School | 2004 | 345 | |||
Pythagoras Academy | 2013 | 220 | 20 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Glenlyon Norfolk School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Westmont Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | |||
Southpointe Academy | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | ||
St. Michaels University School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | Medium integration | |||
St. Margaret's School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Brookes Westshore | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School | Traditional | Student-paced | Supportive | 5 to 18 | Special needs school | |||
Venture Academy Troubled Teens Program (ON) | Traditional | Student-paced | Special needs school | Light integration | ||||
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 20 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | ||
ArtsCalibre Academy | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | |
The Maria Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 18 to 20 | No support | |||
Island Pacific School | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 18 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Mulgrave School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 14 to 22 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | Traditional | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 20 | Indirect Support | Heavy integration | |
Shawnigan Lake School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 17 | Withdrawal Assistance | Heavy integration | ||
Glarea Elevated Learning | Progressive | Accelerated | Supportive | 15 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Alcuin College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 12 | Indirect Support | |||
Meadowridge School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Rigorous | 16 to 18 | No support | Medium integration | |
Unisus School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Brockton School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | |||
Pythagoras Academy | Traditional | Reggio Emilia | Accelerated | No support | Medium integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Glenlyon Norfolk School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | Preschool - 12 | 72% | ||
Westmont Montessori School | Day: rolling | Preschool - 12 | 80% | ||
Southpointe Academy | Day: Nov 25, 2022 | 30% | |||
St. Michaels University School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | K - 12 | |||
St. Margaret's School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 12 | 85% | ||
Brookes Westshore | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 6 - 12 | 95% | ||
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School | Day: rolling | ||||
Venture Academy Troubled Teens Program (ON) | Homestay: rolling | 100% | |||
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology | Day: rolling | 8 - 12 | |||
ArtsCalibre Academy | Day: rolling | Preschool - 12 | 100% | ||
The Maria Montessori School | Day: rolling | Preschool - K | 85% | ||
Island Pacific School | Day: rolling | 6 - 9 | 85% | Apr 18, 2023 | |
Mulgrave School | Day: Dec 1, 2023 | 7 - 11 | 18% | ||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling Homestay: rolling | 10 - 12 | 75% | Apr 3, 2023 | |
Shawnigan Lake School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | 8 - 12 | 60% | ||
Glarea Elevated Learning | Day: rolling | K - 12 | 80% | ||
Alcuin College | K - 12 | ||||
Meadowridge School | Day: rolling | 6 - 12 | JK - 12 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
Unisus School | Day: rolling Boarding: rolling | Preschool - 11 | 70% | ||
Brockton School | Day: Feb 1, 2024 | ||||
Pythagoras Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 |
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Glenlyon Norfolk School | 72% | 72% | 72% | 72% | 72% | 80% | 72% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 72% | 72% | 72% | 90% | |||
Westmont Montessori School | 50% | 50% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||
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ArtsCalibre Academy | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||||
The Maria Montessori School | 95% | 15% | |||||||||||||||
Island Pacific School | 85% | 10% | 10% | 5% | |||||||||||||
Mulgrave School | 26% | 10% | 16% | 5% | 30% | ||||||||||||
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | 75% | ||||||||||||||||
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Glarea Elevated Learning | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | |||||||||||
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Unisus School | 90% | 95% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 25% | ||||
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Pythagoras Academy | 90% | 90% | 80% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
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Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | 75% | 75% | 75% | ||||||||||||||
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Unisus School | 80% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 25% |
| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Glenlyon Norfolk School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Westmont Montessori School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Social Justice | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
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St. Michaels University School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
St. Margaret's School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Brookes Westshore | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Communicative | Creative |
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School | Traditional Math | |||||
Venture Academy Troubled Teens Program (ON) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | We don't offer Fine Arts |
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
ArtsCalibre Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
The Maria Montessori School | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | We don't offer Fine Arts | |||
Island Pacific School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Perennialism | Communicative | Creative |
Mulgrave School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance | |
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Shawnigan Lake School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | ||
Glarea Elevated Learning | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |
Alcuin College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Meadowridge School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | ||
Unisus School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Brockton School | ||||||
Pythagoras Academy | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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There's no question about it: gifted children have different needs than most students. Gifted learners often have such advanced abilities that they stand out in the classroom. This means a standard approach won't work. When these students don't receive the specialized programming they need, they won't feel challenged.
This often leads to boredom. It can also sometimes lead to behavioural and social issues.
If you have a gifted child, you'll be faced with several questions:
You can also consider alternative options. For instance, some gifted children enter language immersion programs, International Baccalaureate programs, special needs schools, advanced placement courses (if they're older), or Montessori schools (if they're younger).
To learn about these options and more, in far more detail, read our introductory guide to gifted education. After doing so, you can come back to this page to explore your specific school options in BC.
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Private schools are not required by law to provide support for gifted children—and many don't. On the other hand, some private schools offer highly tailored programs for gifted learners. In the end, though, it's up to you to ensure a school is the right fit for your gifted child. The list of private schools on this page (above) is a good place to start your search.
