Stratford Hall vs West Point Grey Academy
🇨🇦 Vancouver · Side-by-side comparison on verifiable public data.
Neither Stratford Hall nor West Point Grey Academy sits in a market with a public inspectorate, so both are assessed on verifiable accreditation, curriculum authorisation, and published data rather than an official quality rating. Both are day schools with fees in the same market band — see the table below for the figures, and verify against each school's own published fees.
Key Facts
| Stratford Hall | West Point Grey Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | IB / Canadian | Canadian |
| Ages | 5-18 | 4-18 |
| Languages of instruction | English, French, Spanish | English, French, Spanish, Mandarin |
| Annual fees | CAD 30,670–34,450 | CAD 31,710 (flat JK–Grade 12, 2025–26; one-time entrance fee CAD 3,500; +CAD 4,500 for out-of-province students) |
| Enrollment | — | 927 |
| Boarding | Day only | Day only |
| Accreditations | Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC), Federation of Independent School Associations (FISA), BC Association of IB World Schools, EcoSchools Canada | CAIS, ISABC |
Strengths
- ✓Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) on one campus — continuity from Kindergarten to Grade 12 without a programme change.
- ✓Strong published academic outcomes: 100% university acceptance and an average IB Diploma score of 32.0.
- ✓Low 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
- ✓Dual accreditation (CAIS and ISABC) plus IB World School and FISA membership.
- ✓Accredited by both CAIS and ISABC, with membership in Global Online Academy, AISAP and EMA (school-reported).
- ✓Broad academic breadth: 20 Advanced Placement courses plus Global Studies, STEM (engineering, coding, robotics) and extensive visual/performing arts.
- ✓Three additional languages — French, Spanish and Mandarin — taught from Junior Kindergarten.
- ✓Low 8:1 student-teacher ratio with 132 teachers and dedicated counselling staff (school-reported).
- ✓Strong outdoor and experiential program, including a full-year Grade 10 Wilderness Pursuits program and Indigenous education embedded across grades.
Trade-offs
- !No dedicated boarding — day school only, so it is not an option for families needing residential places.
- !The school does not publish a formal English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) programme, so support for students with limited English is not confirmed.
- !Total enrollment figures are not published on the school site.
- !No boarding — a day school only, so unsuitable for families needing residential placement.
- !Single flat tuition across all grades sits at the higher end of BC independent-school fees, with additional entrance and out-of-province charges.
- !No IB or Cambridge pathway; university-preparation depth rests on AP and the BC Dogwood diploma.
Best Fit For
- • Families in Vancouver seeking an uninterrupted IB pathway from Kindergarten through the Diploma.
- • Students who thrive in inquiry-based learning and a small, close-knit environment.
- • Parents prioritizing a nationally accredited independent school with strong university placement.
- • Families in Vancouver seeking an accredited, academically broad JK–12 day school.
- • Students wanting AP enrichment alongside strong arts, athletics and outdoor education.
- • Families valuing early multilingual exposure (French, Spanish, Mandarin from JK).
University Placement
School-reported · not independently verified
The school reports a 100% university acceptance rate and an average IB Diploma score of 32.0 (school-reported, unverified against an external authority).
School-reported, unverified: WPGA reports a 100% graduation rate, 100% postsecondary acceptance, and approximately CAD 2 million in scholarship awards annually; it also reports that 95% of 331 AP exams written in 2024 scored 3.0 or above. These figures are published by the school and not independently verified.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose Stratford Hall or West Point Grey Academy?
Stratford Hall is best for: Families in Vancouver seeking an uninterrupted IB pathway from Kindergarten through the Diploma.. West Point Grey Academy is best for: Families in Vancouver seeking an accredited, academically broad JK–12 day school.. The right choice depends on target curriculum, budget, and family priorities — the two are not linearly comparable.
How do fees compare between Stratford Hall and West Point Grey Academy?
Stratford Hall: CAD 30,670–34,450. West Point Grey Academy: CAD 31,710 (flat JK–Grade 12, 2025–26; one-time entrance fee CAD 3,500; +CAD 4,500 for out-of-province students). Verify against each school's own published fees; some figures are sourced from third-party aggregators.
What curricula do Stratford Hall and West Point Grey Academy offer?
Stratford Hall: IB, Canadian. West Point Grey Academy: Canadian.
Do Stratford Hall or West Point Grey Academy offer boarding?
Stratford Hall: day school only. West Point Grey Academy: day school only.
Questions parents ask
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