Stratford Hall
🇨🇦 Vancouver · Founded 2000 · IB / Canadian · Ages 5-18
Reviewed by Priscilla Han · 2026-07-23
A strong, fully-accredited IB continuum school delivering the Primary, Middle Years and Diploma programmes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 on a single Vancouver campus.
Curricula
IB, Canadian
Age range
5-18
Languages of instruction
English, French, Spanish
Annual fees
SGD CAD 30,670–34,450
Boarding
No (day school)
IB authorised
PYP, MYP, DP
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
Tier Profile
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BrightKey's Assessment
Stratford Hall is an independent, co-educational day school on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, founded in 2000. It is one of a small number of schools authorized for the full IB continuum — PYP (K–5), MYP (6–10) and DP (11–12) — layered over the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum. The school reports an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, a 100% university acceptance rate and an average IB Diploma score of 32.0. It is accredited by CAIS and ISABC and is a member of FISA and the BC Association of IB World Schools.
Why These Ratings?
Inspection & AccreditationA — Excellent
Rated A. Stratford Hall holds independent-school accreditation through CAIS and ISABC and is a full IB World School authorized for all three IB programmes. Canada has provincial ministry oversight of curriculum but no single public inspectorate that publishes an Outstanding/Good-style graded band per school, so the tier is capped at A rather than S.
Strengths & Trade-offs
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.
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.
Is It Right For You?
Best 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.
Not Ideal For
- ✕Families needing boarding or residential care.
- ✕Students requiring an established, formally published EAL programme, which the school does not advertise.
- ✕Families seeking a British (Cambridge/A-Level) or American (AP) curriculum track.
Curriculum
Stratford Hall delivers the full IB continuum — PYP in Kindergarten to Grade 5, MYP in Grades 6 to 10, and the DP in Grades 11 and 12 — mapped onto the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum. French is introduced in the early years, with both French and Spanish offered from Grade 5 in preparation for MYP Language Acquisition.
Fees
Published 2026–27 tuition: CAD 30,670 for Kindergarten to Grade 10, CAD 33,440 for Grade 11 and CAD 34,450 for Grade 12. Additional one-time and annual fees apply: CAD 300 application (non-refundable), CAD 3,000 new-student registration, CAD 9,000 enrollment fee for a first child (CAD 6,000 second child, waived thereafter), and a CAD 10,000 annual international-student fee that includes medical insurance. A CAD 1,000 sibling discount applies per additional child. The school notes historical annual increases of 4%–6%. Fees are school-reported from the official site.
Admissions
Applications carry a CAD 300 non-refundable fee. Financial assistance is administered through Apple Financial Services (CAD 130 non-refundable application fee), opening in October with a November 30 deadline; admission decisions are made independently of financial-aid applications and aid must be reapplied for annually.
Campus Life
Single urban campus at 3000 Commercial Drive in Vancouver. The school reports 30+ athletics teams, 32 community-service partners, and programmes in arts, design and outdoor experiential education, alongside before/after-school care, a lunch programme and transportation services. EcoSchools Canada membership reflects an environmental focus.
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).
Sources
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- Stratford Hall — Home · 2026-07
- Stratford Hall — Our Philosophy (IB continuum) · 2026-07
- Stratford Hall — Junior School (K-5) · 2026-07
- Stratford Hall — Senior School (6-12) · 2026-07
- Stratford Hall — Affording Stratford Hall (fees 2026-27) · 2026-07
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