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Go to child profileCentrally located in the City of Surrey with K to 7 and growing alongside the students yearly up to Grade 12, Glarea Elevated Learning has re-imagined the modern school system by utilizing Challenge Based Learning within an all-inclusive Tech, Arts and Sport environment focused on connection and development. For both the immediate and long term future we have created an innovative Educational Continuity program creating a seamless In-Home/At-School Elevated Learning experience.
What learning looks like now: As a brand new school we have had the opportunity to shape our facility design and the curriculum from the ground up with COVID-19 and it's implications at the forefront of our decision making. With our community’s safety a top priority we consulted with the Fraser Health Authority and are implementing contagion risk mitigation in every detail of our new school from the design & construction of our facility to the policy and procedures of day-to-day operations. ● Increased hand washing and sanitizing stations ● Hospital standard cleaning ● Staff and student body temperature monitoring system ● Custom air sanitizing and circulation ventilation system by https://blutreeclimate.com/ For both the immediate and long term future we have created an innovative Educational Continuity program creating a seamless In-Home/At-School Elevated Learning experience. ● Smaller Class Sizes ● Networked, VR and Interactive Learning Cameras, Microphones and Screens seamlessly integrate at-home and in- school learning Online classes, tutorial portals & integrated home learning resources ● Standard In-Home Packages Provided to ensure Educational Continuity No more PB & J on your work laptop Plug & Play: In-House I.T. Support ● Connectivity to school equipment from home
All schools, to some extent, defy the various stereotypes that the general population might have about private education, though Glarea Elevated Learning is a particularly stark example of that. There are no ivy-covered walls, the hallways are wider, the entrance more fluid and casually inviting. Activity is foregrounded by the design and orientation of the instructional spaces: students step out of a classroom and onto the ice rink; on the way to math class, they’ll pass martial arts and dance studios. The classrooms are perhaps the first truly VR learning spaces in the country, with giant screens allowing students to conference in, interacting in real time with the students in the school. All of those attributes—from design to tech integration—support the initial concept that the school has been formed around, namely to offer students a uniquely immersive academic experience, one that will contribute to their understanding of themselves as learners and build the postures and behaviors for their success. From the classrooms to the curriculum, the school has been created to allow students to work collaboratively with peers and mentors; to engage effectively within both virtual and in-person settings; to communicate ideas effectively to others through a range of media; and to live active, healthy lives. In all, Glarea is positioned to become an important model in how to deliver those things in creative, active, uniquely engaging ways.
Focus |
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Science and technology |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Glarea Elevated Learning offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 5, Glarea Elevated Learning students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
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Glarea Elevated Learning | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | K to Gr. 5 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | K to Gr. 5 |
Academic achievement reporting | K to Gr. 5 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | K to Gr. 5 |
Parent-teacher meetings | K to Gr. 5 |
Competitive sports: N/A
Recreational sports: 21
Glarea Elevated Learning offers 23 clubs and extracurricular programs.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
Day | $17,000 | $17,500 | $18,000 | $18,250 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | Day | 10% |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $0 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 0% |
Total aid available | $0 |
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | K to Gr. 7 | Coed | Day | 90 |
Total enrolment | 90 |
Average class size | 15 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 25% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
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Day Enrollment | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Class Size | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | K - 12 | |
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SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
$1,000
Glarea seeks students and families who share our core values and who demonstrate a willingness to be a part of an educational environment that is student-driven, rigorous, and founded on an appreciation of grit, resilience and independence.
+ STEP ONE: Please fill the online application form and ensure all the required fields are filled out. Only completed applications will be processed for subsequent parent phone interviews.
Please Note that the following documents will be required later in the application process.
+ STEP TWO: Once an application is processed, families will be contacted to set up individual parent phone interviews. In person family and child interviews will be scheduled with step two completion.
+ STEP THREE: Individual parent interviews and an in-person meeting with the applicant student is completed.
Admission is granted on the basis of application forms, personal phone interview, and meetings. Individual consideration is the essence of both our admission and our educational processes.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 15 (80%) | 15 (80%) | 15 (80%) | 15 (80%) | 15 (80%) | 15 (80%) |
Rita graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History and a minor in Educational Psychology. While preparing to enrol in the PDP Program at SFU, she completed her Early Childhood Education certificate. She accepted an opportunity to work with the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion and quickly advanced to a Supervisory role. Following this, she assisted in the opening of Sunrise Discovery Centre at Sunrise Ridge Elementary School. After returning from her maternity leave she took on a Vice-Principal role at a new South Surrey early education centre. As Academics Educational Systems expanded she moved from Centre Principal, to Director of Education, to leading the corporate office Curriculum & Program team as Vice President of Education. During this time, she was also a Practicum Field Instructor for Douglas College’s Early Childhood Education Program. Most recently, Rita worked at Southridge School, where she developed, implemented, and operated the After-School Clubs Program. Rita directed the Southridge Summer Camp program that oversaw over 500 new children within a 4 week period. During this time she managed over 50 rotating staff and volunteers.
Rita specializes in Educational Program Development, Institutional Operational Policies and Procedures, as well as Staff Training.
Does Glarea Elevated Learning have good reviews?
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When is the application deadline for Glarea Elevated Learning?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the acceptance rate at Glarea Elevated Learning?
The overall acceptance rate at Glarea Elevated Learning is 80%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Glarea Elevated Learning?
Glarea Elevated Learning has an Accelerated approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Glarea Elevated Learning?
There are 90 students enrolled at Glarea Elevated Learning from K to Gr. 7. 25% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Glarea Elevated Learning wear uniforms?
Yes
Does Glarea Elevated Learning offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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