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Dogwood Diploma

Middle School (8-9)

How to apply

Columbia Academy is striving to become an IB World School, sharing a commitment to top-quality, challenging education. Our Middle School program for grades 8 and 9 offers an outstanding education preparing students for their academic journey and beyond.

Aligned with the BC Ministry of Education curriculum, our program ensures rigorous academic standards. Our dedicated teachers are experienced and passionate about nurturing students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. They foster a collaborative culture, encouraging students to learn from each other.

In addition to our strong academics, we offer diverse extracurricular activities like volunteering, clubs, and competitions, fostering skills like leadership and teamwork. Our safe and inclusive environment supports the whole child, recognizing and developing their unique talents.

Our Middle School program for grades 8 and 9 provides a challenging and rewarding experience, preparing students for success in high school and beyond. If you value academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement, we welcome you to join us.

Our Middle School program covers all core subjects.

English Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Physical and Health Education

Arts Education

Career Education

Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies

BC Graduation program (10-12)

How to apply

Columbia Academy warmly invites diligent and ambitious students with a strong desire to attend the world’s top universities.

As a premier educational institution, we provide a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in high school and beyond.

Our courses not only fulfill the requirements for BC high school graduation but also adhere to the rigorous standards of specific universities, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for their academic pursuits

Grade 10-12 Courses

Grade 10 Courses:

  • English 10
  • Mathematics 10
  • Social Studies 10
  • Science 10
  • Physical and Health Education 10
  • Career Life Education 10
  • Arts and Applied Skills 10

 

Grade 11 Courses:

  • English Language Arts 11
  • English First People 11
  • Social Studies 11
  • Pre-Calculus 11
  • Physics 11
  • Chemistry 11
  • Anatomy and Physiology 11

 

Grade 12 Courses:

  • BA Personal Awareness 12
  • English Studies 12
  • Pre-Calculus 12
  • Career Life Connections 12

Grade 12 Courses:

  • Calculus 12
  • Foreign Language 12
  • Anatomy and Physiology 12
  • Chemistry 12
  • Physics 12
  • Economics 12
  • 20th Century World History 12
  • Human Geography 12

 

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses:

  • AP Statistics
  • AP World History
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP Microeconomics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP United States History

Dogwood Diploma

“Dogwood Diploma” is awarded to students who successfully complete the provincial graduation requirements in BC province. Students require a minimum of 80 credits to graduate.
  • At least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a required Language Arts 12 and Career Life Connections
  • At least 28 credits must be elective course credits
  • Effective July 1, 2023: At least 4 credits must have an Indigenous-focus (see Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirements – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) for additional information)
  • 52 credits are required from the following:
    • Career-Life Education (4 credits), and Career-Life Connections (4 credits)
    • Physical and Health Education 10 (4 credits)
    • Science 10 (4 credits), and a Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)
    • Social Studies 10 (4 credits), and a Social Studies 11 or 12 (4 credits)
    • A Math 10 (4 credits), and a Math 11 or 12 (4 credits)
    • A Language Arts 10, 11 and a required 12 (12 credits total)
    • An Arts Education 10, 11, or 12 and/or an Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 10, 11, or 12 (4 credits total)

In addition, students must also complete three graduation assessments:
  • The Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment was introduced in 2018
  • The Grade 10 Literacy Assessment was introduced in 2019/20
  • The Grade 12 Literacy Assessment will be introduced in 2021/22

100% University Acceptance

100% of graduates have been accepted by universities, and 90% of graduates accepted by the world’s top 50 universities.

Personalized university planning

Personalized university planning to guide and support students in reaching their dream university.

AP Program

We are a certified AP school and AP test center.

Small class sizes

Small class sizes allow students to receive more personalized attention from teachers.

Math Competitions

students who are passionate about Mathematics can participate in national and international competitions with teacher support and guidance.

Fun school events

a summer cruise, Whistler trip, Christmas party, talent show, International Cultural Day, Halloween party, fundraising projects for local charities, and more.

Volunteering opportunities

We offer connections to volunteering opportunities in local charities.

Club Activities:

Music, Dance,  Art,  Basketball, Meditation, Yoga,  Cooking, Debate, School Newsletter, Math Competition, Computer Coding, Mental Health, and more.

After-school tutoring

After-school tutoring is offered at no extra cost to provide students with extra support

School Facilities

  • Large Dance Studio: Provides spacious dance space for students, supporting various dance courses and activities.
  • Large Dining Hall: Featuring a spacious dining area, offering students a pleasant dining environment.
  • Outdoor Plaza: The school boasts an open outdoor plaza, providing students with leisure and activity space.
  • Music Room: Offers space for music learning and practice, equipped with musical instruments and equipment.
  • Library: Rich library resources supporting students’ reading and research.
  • First Aid Room: Equipped with professional medical facilities and personnel, ensuring students’ health and safety.
  • Nearby Professional Sports Facilities: Located close to the school, providing students with opportunities for sports exercise and activities.

Physical Fitness & Sports Facilities

Large Dance Studio:
Provides a spacious dance space for students, supporting physical training, yoga, dance, and martial arts activities.

Outdoor Plaza:
A large plaza in front of the school, available for students to engage in outdoor activities such as skipping rope, physical training, and badminton.

Nearby Professional Sports Facilities:
There are multiple professional basketball, soccer, and tennis courts around the school, facilitating students’ participation in various sports activities and events.

The school organizes two major sports events annually, covering a range of sports activities.

After the second period class every day, all students will engage in a 15-minute group exercise session to enhance physical fitness and promote health.

We offer Kindergarten to Grade 12 programming and are accredited by the BC Ministry of Education. Our goal is to help prepare students for acceptance to the top universities in the world

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