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Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver EXTRACURRICULARS
Extracurriculars at Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver, include diverse recreational sports and a highly varied assortment of clubs and programs. Students have the option of choosing from four different clubs daily before and after school, with activities offered by professional providers either on campus or at other facilities.
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Facts and analysis
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
Sports at Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver are diverse, with a stronger emphasis on recreational sports.
For comparison, other Canadian schools we cover typically offer around 7 competitive sports and 8 recreational sport options.
Competitive offered
Recreational offered
Signature sport
Uncommon sport
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cycling
- Gymnastics
- Ice Skating
- Lacrosse
- Martial Arts
- Running
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Swimming
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Why it matters
Beyond promoting physical fitness, school athletics teach life skills like discipline, teamwork, and resilience. A greater variety of sports creates more opportunities for students to develop these skills while building peer connections and a sense of belonging. While competitive sports encourage student-athletes to strive for excellence, recreational sports foster inclusion, exploration, and enjoyment.
CLUBS AND PROGRAMS
Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver offers a highly diverse array of extracurricular clubs and programs.
Other schools we review usually provide about 14 clubs and programs.
Clubs offered
Clubs not offered
Signature program
all clubs and programs]
Art Club
Audiovisual Club
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Chess Club
Choir
Drama Club
Foreign Language Club
Math Club
Outdoor Education
Photography
Robotics club
School newspaper
Science Club
Yoga
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Why it matters
Clubs and enrichment programs, including after-school clubs, extend learning beyond the classroom. They encourage creativity, leadership, and friendships while helping students explore passions, build skills, and gain confidence in a low-pressure environment.
DISTINCT EXTRACURRICULAR FEATURES
What makes Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver’s extracurriculars distinct: established strengths and current initiatives
Ecole Cousteau offers many extracurricular activities. Students can choose every day among 4 different clubs before and after school, from 7:40AM to 8:40AM and from 3PM to 5:30PM. Activities take place at school or in other facilities and are offered by professional providers.
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Why it matters
These highlights, provided by the school, describe unique aspects of its extracurricular activities in terms of history, tradition, and current innovations. These reveal priorities and culture, and give you a clearer picture of the special opportunities students could experience here.
