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Go to child profileInspiring Excellence in Education and Life. Mulgrave is a co-ed, non-secular Pre-K to Grade 12 IB World School nestled in the forested slopes of West Vancouver. We inspire students to be self-motivated critical thinkers and young leaders who demonstrate meaningful action as responsible citizens in a global community. Mulgrave offers a wide range of enrichment activities in athletics, outdoor ed, service, and the arts. Our students are kind individuals who support one another as they strive to achieve their dreams.
Mulgrave was founded in 1993 on the grounds of the West Vancouver Montessori School, and has grown exponentially since then due to the strength of the program and the school’s earned reputation. Today Mulgrave is home to just over 900 students from pre-school through grade 12, housed within a 150,000 sq. ft. building that includes substantial upgrades completed with the senior school expansion in 2015. The school operates a centre for educational innovation, a clear expression of the administration’s desire to be a model to others, and to continue to evaluate and grow the programs the school offers. So, there's a lot going on, largely driven, as it was at the start, by the members of the community the school serves. The school rightly prides itself on maintaining a close, community feel throughout, while offering a strong academic foundation through the International Baccalaureate and an overall dedication to delivering the curriculum through a global lens. The ideal student is one who will thrive in a vibrant, challenging yet supportive academic environment.
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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Primary Years | |
Middle Years | |
Diploma program | |
Career-related program |
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Academic |
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 |
Mulgrave School offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Type | offered |
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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 |
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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. 12, Mulgrave School students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.
PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Mulgrave School | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 160 mins | 160 mins |
Site Average | 2 mins | 6 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 40 mins | 51 mins | 56 mins | 69 mins | 80 mins | 98 mins | 107 mins |
Academic achievement reporting | Preschool to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Preschool to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Preschool to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 11
Recreational sports: 17
Mulgrave School offers 25 clubs and extracurricular programs.
PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day (Domestic) | $19,980 | $22,530 | $24,820 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | Day | $500 |
3rd child (sibling) | Day | $1,000 |
4th child (sibling) | Day | $1,500 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | PS to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 5% |
Average aid package size | $15,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 5% |
Total aid available | $500,000 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
Please visit our Entrance Scholarship webpage for more information.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 950 |
Total enrolment | 950 |
Average class size | 14 to 22 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 4% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 42 |
PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 80 | 60 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 72 | 84 | 84 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
Class Size | 16 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 14 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 6 - 11 | |
SSAT | 6 - 11 | |
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | PS - 11 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
N/A
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
To learn more about our application process (which varies by grade), please visit our website here.
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 | PS | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 48 (23%) | 12 (9%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 (11%) | 12 - 15 (25%) | 0 | 8 (20%) | 0 | 0 |
Growing up and learning at Mulgrave School is a very special experience indeed. Whether you join us at 4 or 16 years of age, we are committed to providing you with an outstanding and unique education that will prepare you to make the very best of the opportunities and challenges in your future lives. We understand that good learning and an excellent, rounded education are not only about you acquiring the best possible skills and academic qualifications, but also about enjoying school and following your interests and passions in a range of other activities, such as athletics, the arts, community commitment and much more. A Mulgrave education delivered via the programmes of the International Baccalaureate Organisation is unashamedly internationally focused and forward looking. It will enable you to develop the skills and attributes necessary to thrive in the international world of the 21st century. We are a caring and supportive school community with high standards and high expectations. We aim to inspire you and challenge you to fulfil your potential in a variety of contexts. Often described as a family, Mulgrave takes great pride in the quality of relationships that exist between staff, students and parents. We understand that this three-way partnership is the key to your success. If you are reading this as someone who doesn’t know Mulgrave, I would encourage you to come to the school to meet our community and to see us in action. It is a very special place. Warmest regards, John Wray Head of School
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