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
Pacific Academy
1 Schools | 1,384 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
Francophone School Board
Independent schools
- Alcuin College
- Boundary Bay Montessori School
- Brockton School
- Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese
- Chaoyin International School
- Choice School for Gifted Children
- Claren Academy
- Columbia College
- Crofton House School
- Diamond School
- Eaton Arrowsmith School
- Fawkes Academy DL
- Franklin School
- Fraser Academy
- Fraser Valley Elementary
- G.A.D. Elementary School
- Gobind Sarvar School
- Greater Heights Learning Academy
- Hope Lutheran Christian School
- James Cameron School
- Khalsa School
- King David High School
- Little Flower Academy
- Lowell High School
- Madrona School
- Maple Hill School
- Maple Leaf School – KPU
- Newbridge Academy
- Pacific Academy
- PALS Autism School
- Pythagoras Academy
- Regent Christian Academy
- Regent Christian Academy Online
- Richmond Jewish Day School
- Royal Canadian College
- SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)
- Sikh Academy Elementary
- Southridge School
- St. George’s School
- St. John’s School
- St. Thomas More Collegiate
- Traditional Learning Academy Online
- Urban Academy
- Vancouver Christian School
- Vancouver College
- Vancouver Hebrew Academy
- Vancouver Talmud Torah
- Whistler Waldorf School
- White Rock Christian Academy
- York House School
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.