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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Persian, French, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction
Mulgrave School is a private day school in Canada offering the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and Canadian Curriculum. The school serves ages 3 to 18, with Early Years (PK3–K), Junior School (1–5), Middle School (6–9), and Senior School (10–12). DP offers English, Chinese, Persian*, and French*. Mulgrave emphasizes inquiry-based, student-centred learning that develops critical thinking, global understanding, and communication. Facilities cover more than 22,000 square metres of space, with libraries, a performance theatre and a black box studio, multiple gyms, a climbing centre, a turf field, specialist art and design studios, science laboratories, a film studio, and a cafeteria. Outdoor spaces include a nature trail and forested areas; on-site and off-site venues support outdoor education through the Squamish Outdoor Leadership & Education Centre (SOLE) with climbing, a pool and dorms. Co-curriculars span STEM, arts, languages, debate, and service, with CIS and CAIS accreditation reacquired in 2021.
2330 Cypress Bowl Ln, West Vancouver, BC V7S 3E9, Canada
The Essentials
Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver has 900 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
The school is located at 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7S 3H9, Canada. It sits on the North Shore in West Vancouver in a scenic setting. Mulgrave acknowledges the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.
Stages
Preschool & K; Junior School (Grades 1-5); Middle School (Grades 6-9); Senior School (Grades 10-12).
Type
Private, independent day school; IB World School.
Country affiliation
Canada
Religious affiliation
Secular
School day structure
Division hours: Preschool 8:30–3:15 (Tuesday late start 9:15; Friday dismissal 2:05); Kindergarten 8:15–3:15 (Tuesday late start 9:15; Friday dismissal 2:05); Grades 1–5 8:15–3:15 (Tuesday late start 9:15; Friday dismissal 2:05); Middle School 9:00–3:45 (Tuesday late start 9:25; Friday dismissal 1:40); Senior School 9:00–3:55 (Tuesday late start 9:25; Friday dismissal 1:40); Reception is open 8:00–4:30 (4:30 on breaks).
Bus service
Mulgrave's school bus service runs across the North Shore and into Vancouver with Routes 1–7 and a Friday Afternoon Late Bus. Starting August 26, 2025, new bus routes from Brentwood Mall and Commercial Drive were added; families can register for stops via transportation@mulgrave.com and track buses with the BusWhere app.
Fees
Annual tuition at Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver ranges from CAD 30,980 to CAD 31,590 for 2026/27.
Application and new-student fees
- Application fee (non‑refundable): CAD 350. - New Student Fee (non‑refundable, due on acceptance): CAD 3,000. - New-student first instalment of tuition (due on acceptance): CAD 4,000.
Annual tuition and consolidated fees (2026–27) — fees per year group
- New students: application fee, New Student Fee (CAD 3,000) and the new‑student first instalment (CAD 4,000) are due on acceptance. - Standard invoicing (returning families and continuing students): a non‑refundable tuition deposit is invoiced in late winter and the balance of fees is invoiced for payment in early summer (deposit due in February, balance due in June as an example of the established schedule). - Monthly payment plan: tuition and consolidated fees (less the deposit) may be payable by a monthly instalment plan. Example structure used in the school's payment authorisation forms: payments spread over 10 monthly instalments beginning in July; an administration fee is charged monthly and a financing fee is charged with the initial payment when the monthly plan is selected. Specific monthly instalment amounts and the timing of instalments are published on the school's payment authorisation form/invoice. - Overdue accounts: interest is charged on outstanding fees (example policy item: 2% per month / 24% per annum on overdue balances).
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. Mulgrave is an independent day school.
Other charges and routine additional costs
- Consolidated fees cover technology supplies, textbooks, yearbooks, curriculum‑based field trips and grade camps; for some grades the consolidated fee also includes local Global Experience (GEx) activities. - Optional/additional costs may include co‑curricular program fees, optional trips, musical instrument rental or purchases, after‑school care, and some elective program fees. Bus transportation and cafeteria services are additional where applicable; lunches are included for PK3 and PK4. - Mandarin A fee: a separate, non‑refundable programme fee applies for Mandarin A where applicable. - Security deposit: a refundable security deposit of CAD 500 covers athletic uniform deposits and library fees for students in Grade 3 and up; the deposit is returned in full less any charges when the student graduates. - School‑issued devices: devices (iPads or laptops, depending on grade level) are provided to students in Grade 2 and up; families do not need to supply these devices. Technology specifications and any optional computer purchase programs are communicated by the school. - Uniforms: uniforms are required and are available from the school's approved supplier; gently used uniform options may be available through the parent volunteer store.
Sibling discounts and international student charges
- Sibling discounts: the school applies tuition discounts for additional enrolled children (examples shown in current admissions material). - International / non‑resident student fee: an additional international/non‑resident fee is charged for K–12 students who are in Canada on a student visa or who do not qualify for the Province of British Columbia grant; for 2026–27 this additional charge is CAD 7,000 and is billed with the balance of fees.
Refund information and penalties
- Certain fees are non‑refundable: the New Student Fee, tuition deposit and consolidated fees are non‑refundable. - Withdrawal refunds: withdrawal before December 31 of the academic year incurs a CAD 5,000 penalty; the refundable portion (after deducting the penalty and any non‑refundable items) is prorated according to the school's published refund policy. No refund is provided for withdrawals after December 31, except in specified medically certified circumstances where a prorated refund of unused fees may apply. - Refundable family deposit: a refundable family deposit is required of all new families; the amount stated in the school's current 2026–27 materials is CAD 25,000 per family and that deposit is returned in the fall after the last child from the family no longer attends.
Fee payment options and practical notes on payment methods
- Accepted payment methods (examples shown in the school's fee schedules): cash, personal cheque, or electronic fund transfer (EFT) through your financial institution. A monthly payment plan and pre‑authorised debit arrangements are available; specific administrative and financing fees apply to instalment plans.
Other exam/subject fees
- Grade 12 IB subject/exam fees are charged separately by the International Baccalaureate Organisation; the fee depends on the number of subjects taken and for a full diploma cohort (including TOK, EE and CAS) is approximately CAD 1,400 (charged in addition to Mulgrave tuition and consolidated fees).
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Academics
Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Mulgrave is an IB Continuum School offering three programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from preschool to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grade 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11 and 12. The IB-based curriculum emphasises inquiry-based, student-centred learning and develops critical thinking, global understanding, and communication skills. Core divisions include Early Years (PK3–K), Junior School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–9), and Senior School (Grades 10–12). DP language options include English, Chinese, Persian, and French across the DP curriculum.
Student Teacher Ratio
Mulgrave reports a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Average class sizes range from about 17 to 21 students, depending on grade.
Exam Results
Mulgrave graduates with the IB Diploma and the British Columbia Dogwood Diploma, or with a combination of IB DP courses and the Dogwood Diploma (Enriched Pathway). DP assessments are predominantly externally examined. University admissions guidance is provided by the University & Careers Counselling Department to support post-secondary destinations.
Higher Education Progression
Mulgrave graduates pursue post-secondary education at universities in Canada and internationally; destinations include institutions such as the University of British Columbia, Carleton University, Dalhousie University, McGill University, Duke University, and Stanford University, among others. All students graduate with the BC Dogwood Diploma and the IB Diploma, or via an Enriched Pathway combining IB DP courses with Dogwood requirements. The University & Careers Counselling Department provides admissions guidance.
Gifted and Talented
About 30% of Mulgrave students follow an Enriched Pathway to graduation, customizing their programme with selected IB DP courses. Mulgrave also offers the Global Citizenship Experiential Education (GEx) programme for Grades 6–11, providing local and international experiential learning and leadership opportunities. GEx experiences emphasize global citizenship, intercultural understanding, and responsible action.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mulgrave's approach to social and emotional learning is based on Martin Seligman's Positive Psychology and the PERMA model, adapted into the Mulgrave IPERMAH framework to address student wellbeing. The IPERMAH dimensions are learned and supported through the formal IB curriculum, pastoral care and support systems, curriculum enrichment opportunities, and the school's ethos and values. IPERMAH includes having comfort with emerging identity, understanding identity and intercultural skills, having a clear sense of purpose and meaning, having positive relationships, managing emotions and maintaining positive emotions, feeling and being positively engaged, being positive about accomplishments, and maintaining physical health and wellness. Personal counselling is provided by three full-time Registered Clinical Counsellors who deliver intervention and prevention services to students and support faculty with classroom practice; counsellors work with students from Preschool through Grade 12. Pastoral care is organized through the class teacher with support from divisional leadership and a team of school-based professionals.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Mulgrave is committed to removing and preventing barriers and to promoting inclusion for individuals with disabilities in the school community. A three-year accessibility action plan established in 2023 guides inclusion efforts and is updated annually, based on the Accessible B.C. Act. The action plan is built on adaptability, collaboration, diversity, inclusion, self-determination, and universal design. The Accessibility page states that Mulgrave promotes inclusion and removal of barriers for all students, staff, and families.
Mental Wellbeing
Mulgrave supports student mental wellbeing through its IPERMAH framework and pastoral care. The dimensions of IPERMAH include identity, purpose, relationships, emotion management, engagement, accomplishment, and health, and are addressed through the formal IB program and the school's pastoral systems. Mulgrave provides three full-time Registered Clinical Counsellors who deliver intervention and prevention services and work with faculty to support wellbeing from Preschool through Grade 12. Personal counselling is complemented by the pastoral care structure led by teachers and divisional leaders.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Intake years and space: Mulgrave accepts Preschool (ages 3 and 4), Kindergarten, Grade 7, and Grade 10. Other grades may be accommodated only if there is attrition and space becomes available. Applications for non-intake years may be submitted twice. 2. Key dates for 2026-27: Preschool (age 3) application deadline is February 2, 2026; Preschool (age 4) December 1, 2025; Kindergarten December 1, 2025; Grades 1-2 December 1, 2025 with assessments in mid-to-late January 2026 and spaces available starting February 12, 2026; Grade 3 December 1, 2025 with online assessment and interview; Grades 4-6 December 1, 2025 with assessments and interviews in early 2026; Grades 7-11 December 1, 2025 with rolling timelines; Online dates in November–December 2025 for international candidates; Financial Assistance Applications (Grades 7-11) January 30, 2026; With offer of admission; Mulgrave does not work with agents or consultants. 3. Application steps: Come for a visit (Open House or private tour) or register for a virtual event; Complete the online application form and create an account; Upload documents to your checklist; Meet with a member of the admissions team for a parent/guardian interview; Group Visits for PK3, PK4, Kindergarten; Group Visits and Assessments for Grades 1-6; Assessments and Interviews for Grades 7-11; If applicable, submit an application for needs-based Financial Assistance (Grades 7-11). 4. Visit options: Open House, private tour, or virtual tour/online admissions events if not local. 5. Processing and next steps: Applications are processed within 1–5 business days after submission, then the applicant is guided to complete the checklist. 6. Admissions policy: Mulgrave does not work with agents or consultants and requires direct contact with applicant families throughout the process. 7. Shortlisting and next steps: After completing steps, candidates are short-listed; Middle School Second Interview (Grades 7-9) or Senior School Second Interview and Placement Tests (Grades 10-11) may be required for shortlisted applicants. 8. Outside-BC/Canada applicants: Specific information and adjustments apply for international candidates. 9. PK3 reminder: Deadline to apply for PK3 is February 2, 2026.
Scholarships
Mulgrave offers Financial Assistance (need-based) for new students in Grades 7–11, determined by a third-party financial assessment and based on demonstrated financial need and a strong applicant profile; the deadline for consideration is January 30, 2026, and families indicate interest on the application. When possible, Financial Assistance decisions are shared with offers of admission. Mulgrave also offers a Bursary Financial Aid program to current Mulgrave families experiencing unforeseen financial difficulties; bursaries are temporary (up to three years) and are determined via third‑party evaluation. For details, contact Farah Virani.
FAQs
What curriculum does Mulgrave School follow?
Mulgrave is an IB World School offering the full IB Continuum: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme for students aged 3 to 18.
Where is Mulgrave School located?
The school is located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What age range does Mulgrave serve?
Mulgrave serves students aged 3 to 18, from early years through Grade 12.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Mulgrave is a co-educational day school welcoming both boys and girls across all year groups.
