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Go to child profileIsland Pacific School, an IB Middle School offers distinctly different programs including classes in reasoning, philosophy and ethics; a self-directed research project called Masterworks, monthly community service; a musical; and hiking, sailing and kayaking expeditions. Small by design, and a mission to equip and inspire students to cultivate their humanity, Island Pacific School, located on Nex̱wlélex̱m (Bowen Island), fosters critical inquiry, community engagement and leadership.
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Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Gr. 6 - Gr. 9 | In-person | Full-time |
Additional notes: We do not offer regular busing but have a parent carpool program for off-island families to travel to Bowen Island and back to the North Shore.
Island Pacific School is unique in some key ways, the most obvious perhaps being that it is limited to the middle school years. It’s intentionally that way, of course, based in a belief that the experiences gained during that time in a child’s development are crucial to success in high school and beyond. Character, stewardship, and responsibility are emphasized, and very noticeably so in the Masterworks program, one that is emblematic of the approach of the school. It’s a research project that grade 9 students complete, and one that builds on what they’ve learned at the school in equal measure to their personal interests and growing sense of self. That program, as all the others offered at Island Pacific, require a lot of the students, not the least of which being the need to present themselves very overtly to the school community through a culminating presentation. The fact that the topic is chosen by the students is validating of their own interests and ideas, something that perhaps doesn't happen enough in the middle years. It has the potential to be a very empowering experience, and indeed, that’s exactly what the Island Pacific program has been created to offer. The ideal student is one looking for a challenge, and able to thrive within a tight-knit community of peers who are looking for the same.
Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.
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Middle Years | |
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Career-related program |
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Academic |
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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 |
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
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. 9, Island Pacific School students perform an average of 30 mins of homework per night.
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
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Island Pacific School | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins |
Site Average | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins | 69 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 6 to Gr. 9 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 6 to Gr. 9 |
Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 6 to Gr. 9 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 6 to Gr. 9 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 6 to Gr. 9 |
Competitive sports: N/A
Recreational sports: N/A
Island Pacific School offers 8 clubs and extracurricular programs.
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
Day (Domestic) | $14,250 | |||
Day (International) | $19,500 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | all students | $350 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 6 to 9 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 15% |
Average aid package size | $5,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 15% |
Total aid available | $60,000 |
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 9 | Coed | Day | 72 |
Total enrolment | 72 |
Average class size | 12 to 18 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
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Day Enrollment | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Class Size | 12 | 12 | 16 | 12 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 6 - 9 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: N/A
Offer mid-year entry:
N/A
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
Early admission - December 4, 2015
Regular admission - February 19 , 2016
Late admission - Always welcome http://islandpacific.org/admissions/
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 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 16 - 18 (85%) | 1 - 2 (10%) | 1 - 2 (10%) | 1 - 2 (5%) |
Island Pacific School is a small, independent, IB Grade 6-9 middle school that has operated on Bowen Island for over twenty-five years. Our students come from the local community, Vancouver, and around the world.
We operate on the basis of the following principles:
The school expresses and realizes these principles by way of a number of core program elements including:
Every year, a number of our alumni students return to the school’s “Rites of Passage” graduation ceremony because they have come to realize that IPS was a defining chapter in their lives. This is precisely our aim: to make a pivotal difference in the lives of our students, so that they might go on to make a difference in the world at large.
Thank you for taking the time to investigate our school. I would welcome and encourage you to set up an interview and a student visit to get an even better sense of who we are and what we do. I think you will be impressed and intrigued by what you find.
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What is the acceptance rate at Island Pacific School?
The overall acceptance rate at Island Pacific School is 85%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Island Pacific School?
Island Pacific School has a Standard-enriched approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Accelerated or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Island Pacific School?
There are 72 students enrolled at Island Pacific School from Gr. 6 to Gr. 9. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Island Pacific School wear uniforms?
Yes
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