K–7 · Beyond Grade 7
After Grade 7
Columbia Academy is a K–12 school. Its elementary campus (Kindergarten to Grade 7) is in Yaletown, and its high school (Grades 8–12) is at 602 West Hastings Street in Coal Harbour, downtown Vancouver.
Continuing to Grade 8 at Columbia Academy
Grade 7 students move up directly into Grade 8 at Columbia Academy High School, with no new application, interview or test.
The High School
Columbia Academy High School follows the BC curriculum and offers an Advanced Placement (AP) program. Every year, 100% of its graduates are accepted to university, and 90% go on to universities in the QS World University Rankings top 50.
Other Options Families Consider
Vancouver public mini schools
The Vancouver School Board’s mini schools are enrichment programs in public secondary schools, open to Vancouver residents. Students apply in Grade 7 for Grade 8 entry: for September 2027, the district registry is open from November 16 to December 17, 2026, and each program has its own application.
Other independent schools
Each independent school sets its own Grade 8 application dates and requirements, so check early in Grade 7.
If your child applies to a public mini school or another independent school, you can ask the school for support with the application.
Questions Parents Ask
Yes, Grade 7 students move up directly into Grade 8 at Columbia Academy High School.
No, there is no new application, interview or test.
Yes, you can ask the school for support with applications to public mini schools or other independent schools.
Talk About Your Child's Next Steps
Ask how your child can move from our elementary campus in Yaletown to Columbia Academy High School in Coal Harbour.
- 792 Beatty Street, Vancouver (beside BC Place)
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