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Why Columbia Academy?

Columbia Academy guides you towards self-discipline, dedication, and appreciation for life on your path to your dream university.

  • 100% of graduates have been accepted by universities, and 90% of graduates accepted by the world’s top 50 universities such as UC Berkeley, University College London, UCLA, University of Toronto, and the University of British Columbia.
  • Personalized university planning to guide and support students in reaching their dream university.
  • Columbia Academy is a candidate school for the IB MYP. We are pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.
  • AP Program: We are a certified AP school and AP test center.
  • BC-certified teachers provide an enriching experience for both local and international students.
  • Small class sizes allow students to receive more personalized attention from teachers.
  • Multicultural environment: like Vancouver, our school is diverse and we have students from Canada and over 10 other countries.
  • Scholarships: Over 50 school scholarships have been given to students in recognition of their outstanding commitment to academic work and volunteering.
  • Volunteering opportunities: We offer connections to volunteering opportunities in local charities.
  • Math Competitions: students who are passionate about Mathematics can participate in national and international competitions with teacher support and guidance.
  • Club Activities: Music, Dance,  Art,  Basketball, Meditation, Yoga,  Cooking, Debate, School Newsletter, Math Competition, Computer Coding, Mental Health, and more.
  • Fun school events all year round: a summer cruise, Whistler trip, Christmas party, talent show, International Cultural Day, Halloween party, fundraising projects for local charities, and more.
  • Happiness course: We offer a unique Happiness course, adapted from the Harvard University curriculum, designed to help students achieve a happier life.
  • After-school tutoring is offered at no extra cost to provide students with extra support

Columbia Academy is a unique private high school located in downtown Vancouver, Canada. We offer Grade 8-12 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.  We are proud to say that more than 90% of our past graduates have been accepted by the top 3 universities in Canada, which are also among the top 50 universities in the world. Starting in September 2023, we are expanding to include an elementary school program (K-7).