West Vancouver Schools (WVS) is a community of learners that draws students from West Vancouver, Bowen Island, Lions Bay and beyond. As the top performing public school board in British Columbia, WVS is built on a tradition of academic excellence that matches or exceeds independent school and provincial results. Besides top-rated schools, students enjoy the best facilities, technology and international education in the country. The students consistently achieve top results in academics, sports and the arts.
Beginning in the early years, a focus on self-regulation, inquiry, community-based literacy initiatives, athletics, the arts, and philanthropy helps children maintain the right balance in social, emotional, cognitive and physical states for optimal learning results. Its students consistently achieve top results in academics, sports and the arts.
At West Vancouver Schools, students can expand their cultural and creative boundaries, develop their critical thinking and leadership skills and reach their highest potential, while feeling challenged and inspired. It has International student advisors and counsellors to address the unique concerns and challenges of foreign students. Counselling and assistance services for students who seek further educational opportunities after attending it's program are also available.
WVS is comprised of 14 elementary and 3 secondary institutions. In each school, it celebrates the potential of every student, and work to equip them with the conscience and character to persevere in its complex and fast-changing world.