Secondary Programs

The Vancouver Board of Education, the Aboriginal Communities and the Ministry of Education continue to work together to improve the educational experiences for Aboriginal students.

This is a two-year program (grades 11 - 12) with the highly recommended option of a pre-I.B. year in grade 10. 

The Byng Arts Mini School program is designed for students who wish to direct their energies and passions towards the fine arts, to work within a community of students who share their interest, and to maintain strong academic achievement.

Career Preparation Programs integrate classroom learning with practical experience in the workplace.

The students who come to City School at King George Secondary have at least one thing in common with each other - they all chose to leave their traditional high schools because they wanted a different kind of school environment.

Comprehensive programming for gifted learners from Kindergarten - Grade 12 - early entrance to University.

The Hamber Challenge Program now offers two options for students: The Accelerated/ Enriched Humanities Program and the new Challenge Academy. 

Ideal Mini School is a complete Grade 8-12 program for motivated, committed academically able students who feel they would profit from a small school setting.

John Oliver Mini School is seeking students who are entering Grade 8 and have a keen interest in computer technology, are highly motivated, creative, able to think critically and who have a strong desire to become well-rounded global digital citizens.

For motivated and creative students entering Grade 8, this challenging program is unique in that it offers both academic and computer enrichment in the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

Registration for Mini Schools for 2013 entrance for Grade 8s only.  Options Brochure 2013

If you have questions now please call the program at the school directly. 

No test marks are given out to parents or students.

District programs being offered for 2013-14 school year include CISCO Networking Academy and Fashion Design and Technology

Secondary School Apprenticeship is a program that lets students in Grades 10 to 12 start their apprenticeship training while still in high school.

This is a two-year program (grades 11 - 12) with the highly recommended option of a pre-I.B. year in grade 10. 

This program at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary is for students who have demonstrated excellence, have a positive attitude toward learning, are highly motivated and reliable, are curious, critical, creative thinkers, participate in diverse activities, are interested in leadership skills, work well with others, and are open to learning in new ways and places.

Education about the natural environment and sustainability are fundamental components of the TREK Program. We believe that students should understand how the natural world has an impact on their daily lives, and in turn, what kind of impact their daily lives have on the environment.

The University Transition Program is designed to support academic excellence while promoting social and emotional development of academically gifted adolescents who are committed to the goal of early entrance to university.

The Windermere Leadership Program offers active, involved, community-minded students in Grades 8 through 12 a unique opportunity to combine academic, outdoor, service and leadership learning.