Metro Vancouver
Regional Overview
Metro Vancouver, located on the southwest corner of mainland British Columbia, includes 12 public school districts and multiple private schools. Home to Vancouver, the third largest city in Canada, the Metro region is also a major transportation and industrial hub.
The largest school district in Metro Vancouver is Surrey, enrolling nearly 82,000 students and employing over 13,000 teachers, administrators and school staff. In addition to the larger districts of Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Richmond, the Metro Vancouver region also includes smaller school districts in Maple Ridge, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta and Squamish.
Featured Employers
Southpointe Academy
1 School | 710 Students
Delta School District 37
38 Schools | 16,000 Students | 2260 Employees
Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese
46 Schools | 14,000 Students
K-12 Employers
Public School employers
- Burnaby 41
- Coquitlam 43
- Delta 37
- Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows 42
- New Westminster 40
- North Vancouver 44
- Richmond 38
- Sea to Sky 48
- Surrey 36
- Vancouver 39
- West Vancouver 45
- Langley 35
Francophone School Board
Independent schools
- Alcuin College
- Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy
- BC Muslim School
- Brockton School
- Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese
- Chaoyin International School
- Claren Academy
- Coast Mountain Academy
- Columbia Academy
- Cornerstone Montessori School
- Crescent Heights Academy
- Crofton House School
- Fawkes Academy DL
- Fraser Academy
- G.A.D. Elementary School
- Greater Heights Learning Academy
- James Cameron School
- Johnathan Academy
- Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School
- Khalsa School
- King David High School
- Little Flower Academy
- Lowell High School
- Madrona School
- Maple Hill School
- Meadow Montessori School
- Mulgrave School
- Purpose Independent Secondary School
- Regent Christian Academy
- Richmond Jewish Day School
- SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)
- Southpointe Academy
- Southridge School
- St. George’s School
- St. John’s Academy
- St. Lawrence School
- Stratford Hall
- St. Thomas More Collegiate
- Surrey Muslim School
- Traditional Learning Academy Online
- Urban Academy
- Vancouver Christian School
- Vancouver College
- Vancouver Independent School for Science & Technology (VISST)
- Whistler Waldorf School
- Whytecliff Agile Learning Academy
Culture
Metro Vancouver is one of the most multicultural regions in the country. Often referred to as Canada’s gateway to Asia, the city of Vancouver boasts the second largest Chinatown in North America.
Various festivals and events take place throughout the year in and around Vancouver, and highlights include the Dragon Boat Festival, International Jazz Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival and Richmond’s Chinese night market.
Lifestyle
Metro Vancouver, the most densely populated regional district in British Columbia, is home to approximately half the province’s population. Just minutes from the bustling city center, you can find skiing, snowboarding or kayaking against the stunning backdrop of Vancouver’s skyline.
The unique combination of cosmopolitan amenities and outdoor adventures makes Metro Vancouver an attractive destination for residents and visitors alike.
