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Private schools in Lower Mainland, BC

Find the top private schools in the Lower Mainland region surrounding Greater Vancouver

Exploring private school options in the Lower Mainland? You’re likely looking for more than grades—you want a school where your child is challenged academically, supported emotionally, and feels a true sense of belonging. At OUR KIDS, we’re here to guide your search for the right school in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Private schools in the Lower Mainland cover a wide spectrum—from institutions offering advanced STEM and International Baccalaureate programs to schools focused on faith, arts, or special learning needs. Families can choose from intimate, hands-on schools with small class sizes to larger, resource-rich schools with extensive extracurricular opportunities.

For nearly 30 years, OUR KIDS has gathered first-hand insights by touring schools, interviewing staff and families, and reviewing student experiences. Our goal is to give you the tools and information you need to select the Lower Mainland private school that best fits your child’s strengths and your family’s goals. Read more

List of Lower Mainland schools

Access school reviews, insights, and comparisons through our comprehensive reports below.

1. Schools with in-depth reports

These are the leading schools that Our Kids editors have covered most extensively so far, providing detailed insights and thorough analysis of their programs, student life, and more.


Whytecliff Agile Learning Centres IN-DEPTH REPORT Burnaby / Langley, British Columbia Glover/Logan IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Whytecliff is a safe, empathetic & supportive place for teens with a diverse range of learning needs / personal challenges. Our positive community & high-growth environment pulls each child up to be their very best! Safe, supportive space for diverse learners Strength-based approach to learning and growth Small groups, real connection, caring educators Flexible, personalized academic pathways. —From the school Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $9,550 to $22,250 Day school 90 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Whytecliff Agile Learning Centres	9550	Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Day Coed
St. George's School IN-DEPTH REPORT Vancouver, British Columbia IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "St. George's School in Vancouver offers university-preparatory program to Canadian and International boarding students from Grade 8 to 12. The School's mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time. over 60 clubs and 50 sports to choose from outdoor education program starting in grade 1 7 bands and orchestra's computer animation, graphic design, sculpture classes, ceramics classses —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Boys) Traditional curriculum $35,100 to $99,500 Day, Boarding 1202 students Insider reviews (6) Add to shortlist View Report	St. George's School	35100	Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Boarding Boys

2. Schools with standard reports


Madrona Independent School Vancouver, British Columbia Arbutus/W10th Add to shortlist View Report "Madrona is a small community of neurodiverse kids, families, and educators. Our K - Grade 8 school excels in providing a nurturing and safe environment for the education of bright, gifted students and 2e students." —From the school Gr. K to 8 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $32,500 to $40,000 Day school 54 students Add to shortlist View Report	Madrona Independent School	32500	Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Coed
Chaoyin Bilingual School Richmond, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "Chaoyin Bilingual School, an IB PYP candidate school, offers K-7 STEM-based education with a unique Mandarin language program. The school focuses on fostering independent, confident learners ready for global engagement." —From the school Gr. K to 7 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $21,100 to $26,100 Day school 88 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Chaoyin Bilingual School	21100	Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E FinancialAid Day Coed
Bodwell High School North Vancouver, British Columbia Harbourside Drive/ Add to shortlist View Report "A globally oriented university-preparatory day and boarding school combining BC academics, diverse perspectives, and structured pathways that evolve with students from Grades 8–12." —From the school Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $25,000 to $45,000 Day, Boarding, Homestay 400 students Insider reviews (8) Add to shortlist View Report	Bodwell High School	25000	Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E Day Boarding Homestay Coed
Columbia Academy Vancouver, British Columbia Beatty/Robson Add to shortlist View Report ""Learn. Serve. Lead." Dedicated to helping hard-working students get accepted into the world's top Universities." —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $14,400 to $24,000 Day, Homestay 203 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Columbia Academy	14400	Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Homestay Coed
Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver North Vancouver, British Columbia Wellington Dr/Fromme Rd Add to shortlist View Report "Cousteau School offers a bilingual French-English education with a dual curriculum: the French Ministry of Education program and the BC curriculum, fostering academic excellence and global citizenship." —From the school Gr. PS to 9 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $10,000 to $18,640 Day school 225 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver	10000	Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Day Coed
Asland Academy Vancouver, British Columbia Arbutus St/W14th Ave Add to shortlist View Report "Asland Learning Academy nurtures the whole child through hands-on learning, custom curriculum, and a joyful environment that fosters curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning." —From the school Gr. PS to 7 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $18,000 Day school 10 students Add to shortlist View Report	Asland Academy	18000	Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Day Coed
Brockton School North Vancouver, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "Brockton is a gender-inclusive IB World School where every student matters, every family matters, community matters, and learning for life matters." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $28,600 to $31,800 Day school 345 students Add to shortlist View Report	Brockton School	28600	Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Coed
North Star Montessori Elementary School North Vancouver, British Columbia Keith Rd/Lynnmouth Ave Add to shortlist View Report "Collaborative and engaging, North Star's programs put students at the center of their learning and quest for knowledge." —From the school Gr. PS to 7 (Coed) Montessori curriculum $8,000 to $19,000 Day school 110 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	North Star Montessori Elementary School	8000	Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E FinancialAid Day Coed
Lowell High School Vancouver, British Columbia West Georgia Street/Robson Street Add to shortlist View Report "We aim to create the opportunity for students to achieve their learning goals. In collaborative learning spaces, students explore content, ideas and perspectives to better understand the world around them." —From the school Gr. 10 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate $21,100 to $25,600 Day, Homestay 100 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	Lowell High School	21100	Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Homestay Coed
Crescent Heights Academy Surrey, British Columbia 64th Avenue/Fraser Highway Add to shortlist View Report "Crescent Heights Academy offers a rigorous academic curriculum that integrates arts, sciences, and athletics, preparing students for success in post-secondary education." —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $11,315 to $26,920 Day school 730 students Insider reviews (4) Add to shortlist View Report	Crescent Heights Academy	11315	Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E Day Coed
Gatehouse Montessori School West Vancouver, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "A Montessori environment nurturing independence and curiosity through a 3-year cycle of hands-on learning, guided discovery, and enrichment including French, music, and outdoor play." —From the school Gr. PS to K (Coed) Montessori approach $810 to $1,872 /program Day school 60 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Gatehouse Montessori School	810	Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E FinancialAid Day Coed
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology Vancouver, British Columbia Broadway/Granville Add to shortlist View Report "Vancouver's only dedicated STEM high school, VISST offers the full BC curriculum with accelerated & enriched STEM. Students will learn from domain experts and PhDs in small classes." —From the school Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $1 to $27,800 Day school 90 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology	1	Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Coed
Pear Tree School Vancouver, British Columbia West Broadway/Stephens Street Add to shortlist View Report "Every subject connects at Pear Tree. Math, science, and writing weave through real-world themes — not isolated lessons. Students graduate with curated portfolios and verified skills, not just grades." —From the school Gr. K to 9 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $25,092 to $32,607 Day school 128 students Insider reviews (7) Add to shortlist View Report	Pear Tree School	25092	Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Day Coed
Saplings Nature School North Vancouver, British Columbia Add to shortlist View Report "Saplings is the North Shore’s ONLY nature-based school which teaches your students the curriculum through hands-on outdoor experiences. Supporting deeper learning through concept-based and competency-driven approaches" —From the school Gr. PS to 6 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; Reggio Emilia $6,100 to $10,000 Day school 50 students Insider reviews (5) Add to shortlist View Report	Saplings Nature School	6100	Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E FinancialAid Day Coed

What types of private schools are available in the Lower Mainland?

The Lower Mainland offers many types of private and independent schools to meet diverse needs and learning styles. Options include:

Waldorf schools emphasizing creativity and holistic learning
Reggio Emilia schools with student-driven, experiential learning models
Montessori schools offering hands-on, individualized education
Special needs schools providing tailored academic and emotional support
Boarding schools with full residential programs
Language schools supporting bilingual or immersion education
International Baccalaureate (IB) schools with globally recognized curricula

How do I choose the right private school in the Lower Mainland?

When researching private schools, consider visiting campuses, meeting with staff, and asking thoughtful questions. OUR KIDS provides detailed school profiles, tips on planning school visits, and a guide to questions parents should ask.

Important factors to compare include a school’s tuition and costs, curriculum, extracurriculars, class sizes, location, and community culture.

Child-specific advice on school choice
Every child has unique needs. Read our guide to choosing a school by child traits to learn how factors like mental and academic focus, sociability, activity level, academic interests (such as arts or STEM), and special attributes (including giftedness, special needs, learning disabilities, or social-emotional challenges) influence the right school fit.

You can also create a child profile to customize over 350 school profiles with insights tailored to your child’s traits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools in Lower Mainland, BC are there?
There are 16 private schools in Lower Mainland, BC that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at private schools in Lower Mainland, BC?
Tuition fees for private schools in Lower Mainland, BC range from $8,100 to $94,800 per year with an average tuition of $23,703 per year.

What’s the largest school?
Of the private schools in Lower Mainland, BC, the largest is St. George's School with 1202 students in Grades 12 to K.

Are private schools in Lower Mainland, BC good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about private schools in Lower Mainland, BC on this page.

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with private schools in Lower Mainland, BC?
Yes. You can meet with private schools and education experts at the Our Kids Private School Expos held every year in September and October. These events are designed for both parents and students. Find event details and ticket info here.

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Private schools in Lower Mainland, BC

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What types of private schools are available in the Lower Mainland?

How do I choose the right private school in the Lower Mainland?

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