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Southpointe Academy

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The school at a glance
Fees CA$29,300 - 32,145
Ages 5 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 630
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 21
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Southpointe Academy is a private K–12 independent day school in Delta, British Columbia, offering the International Baccalaureate Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the Canadian curriculum for students aged 5 to 17. Opened in 2000, the campus serves Kindergarten to Grade 12 with a focus on inquiry-based learning and intercultural understanding. The school delivers all three IB programmes from Kindergarten through Grade 12, a unique feature in Delta and rare in Canada. An expansion will add over 70,000 square feet of academic space, including 26 classrooms, science labs, art studios, multi-media and music spaces, collaboration hubs, a fitness centre and a second gym. Facilities include Hodgins Library, a dining hall with bay views, and athletic facilities used by Titan Athletics for Grades 3–12. Extracurriculars emphasize service, engagement, leadership, and a broad arts and STEM program, with opportunities such as Project Discover, Duke of Edinburgh, Model United Nations and music, theatre and robotics.

1900 56 St, Delta, BC V4L 2B1, Canada

The Essentials

Southpointe Academy has 630 pupils, typical class sizes of 21.

Location

Southpointe Academy is located in Tsawwassen, South Delta, British Columbia, Canada. The address is 1900 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B1. It is surrounded by ocean views, nature reserves, and a vibrant community.

Stages

Southpointe Academy offers a K–12 IB Continuum. The IB programmes are Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Kindergarten to Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grades 6 to 10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11 and 12.

Type

Independent school.

Additional learning support

The comprehensive Student Support Program provides academic and social-emotional guidance through school counsellors; study skills, time management, goal setting, diversity awareness, and career planning; confidential one-on-one and group counselling; crisis intervention; family support during transitions; collaboration with teachers to address academic and behavioral needs; interpretation of cognitive, aptitude, and achievement assessments; advocacy for student success and well-being.

Country affiliation

Canada

Bus service

For the Southpointe Summer Programme, bus service is available on two routes: Richmond (Lansdowne Mall, 5300 No. 3 Road) and Surrey (32nd & King George Blvd, Rona Parking Lot, 3165 King George Blvd). Morning pickup is at 8:20 am with arrival at 8:50 am; afternoon departure is at 4:15 pm with drop-off at 4:45 pm. The service costs $90 per week and requires a full-week registration with a minimum of five riders; there is no mid-day bus and buses accommodate a 9:00 am camp start or a 4:00 pm dismissal.

Fees

Annual tuition at Southpointe Academy ranges from CAD 29,300 to CAD 32,145 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- New Student Enrolment Fee: CAD 5,000 per student.

Annual tuition (2026/27) — full year amounts by year group

- Kindergarten to Grade 10: CAD 27,300 per year.
- Grade 11 to Grade 12: CAD 28,500 per year.
- International students: CAD 52,300 per year. International student fees are due and payable by April 15, 2026. Students who do not qualify for the BC Government grant are assessed an additional fee of CAD 3,900 in lieu of the grant.

Per-term / instalment detail (tuition-only examples, based on the school payment schedule)

- Initial payment on continuous enrolment: CAD 5,000 (applies to all families).
- After the CAD 5,000 initial payment, the remaining tuition balance is payable in equal 20% instalments of the contract balance on the scheduled dates (see Billing schedule). Using tuition-only figures:
- Kindergarten–Grade 10 (annual tuition CAD 27,300): remaining balance = CAD 22,300; each 20% instalment = CAD 4,460 per instalment. Instalment dates: Mar 15, 2026; Apr 15, 2026; Sep 8, 2026; Oct 1, 2026; Nov 2, 2026 (final balance).
- Grade 11–12 (annual tuition CAD 28,500): remaining balance = CAD 23,500; each 20% instalment = CAD 4,700 per instalment. Instalment dates as above.
- International students (annual tuition CAD 52,300): remaining balance = CAD 47,300; each 20% instalment = CAD 9,460 per instalment. Note: international student fees are due and payable by April 15, 2026.

New enrolment and ongoing deposit requirements

- Education Investment Deposit: CAD 15,000 one-time per family, due upon enrolment. This deposit is used for the Society's operational or capital requirements.
- All deposits (including the New Student Enrolment Fee and the Education Investment Deposit) are non-refundable.

Required & other fees (mandatory and frequently recurring additional costs)

- Dining Programme Fee: CAD 2,000 per student (paid via the regular instalment payments with remaining balance due in November).
- Outdoor Education (Project Discover): Grade 4–5: CAD 465 per student; Grade 6–11: CAD 795 per student. These fees are mandatory and non‑refundable if the student does not participate.
- Grade 12 Grad Retreat: CAD 795 per student.
- Graduation Fee (Grade 12): CAD 850 per student.
- Bus Fees (where applicable): approximately CAD 1,100–CAD 2,100 per student depending on route. A CAD 300 non‑refundable deposit is required to secure bus service. This fee applies only to students using the Southpointe Academy bus service.
- Uniforms: families purchase uniforms directly from the supplier (Top Ten Schoolwear); uniform pricing is set by that supplier.

Sibling discount

- Second sibling: 5% discount on tuition.
- Third sibling: 10% discount on tuition.
- Fourth sibling: 15% discount on tuition. Discounts apply to tuition fees and are applied to the second and subsequent siblings in birth order.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Initial payment: CAD 5,000 upon continuous enrolment.
- Scheduled instalments: March 15, 2026 — 20% of the contract (based on total contract minus the CAD 5,000 initial payment); April 15, 2026 — 20% of the contract; September 8, 2026 — 20% of the contract; October 1, 2026 — 20% of the contract; November 2, 2026 — balance of fees (final instalment). Balances shown are calculated after the initial CAD 5,000 payment and may vary with sibling discounts, bus fees, dining fees, and other charges.
- Interest on overdue balances: 3% per month will be charged on all overdue balances. All deposits are non‑refundable. Should a family withdraw a student after April 30, 2026, the remaining tuition balance becomes due and payable immediately.

Boarding / residential fees

- Boarding is not applicable; Southpointe is an independent day school. No boarding fees are charged.

Refund information

- All deposits are non‑refundable. If a student is withdrawn after April 30, 2026, the remaining tuition balance becomes due immediately. Certain mandatory program fees (for example, outdoor education) are not refundable if the student does not participate.

Fee payment options and related charges

- Accepted payment methods for tuition: cheque and credit card. Cash is not accepted. All credit card payments are subject to a processing fee. Overdue balances incur interest at 3% per month. International student fees have a stated due date of April 15, 2026.
Academics

Southpointe Academy teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum for students aged 5 to 17.

Curriculum

The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Continuum Programme. The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 as a co-educational independent day school.

Higher Education Progression

University Counselling from Grade 9 to Graduation supports course selection, university planning, and developing the skills needed to achieve post-secondary and career goals. Graduates attend their top choice of schools around the world.

Admissions

Admissions

1. INQUIRE. Families learn about Southpointe by registering for daily group tours and by attending Open Houses in October, November and April to speak with the Admissions Team. A Buddy Programme helps welcome new families and prior to starting, new students are invited to tour the campus and meet teachers. 2. APPLY. Applications are accepted at all grades, with Kindergarten as the main entry and limited intakes for Grades 1, 2, 4 and 6. The application deadline for Kindergarten to Grade 12 and for the Bill Ross South Delta Scholarship (Grade 10 or 11 entrance) is Friday, December 5, 2025. When applying online, applicants provide documents such as a recent photograph, birth certificate or passport, proof of residency, proof of citizenship or permanent residence, school report cards, any IEPs or other pertinent information, and other requested materials. The domestic application fee is $435 and the international application fee is $870. Re-applications require a $200 re-application fee. 3. STUDENT ASSESSMENT & FAMILY INTERVIEW. After reviewing the application, the student is invited to an assessment prior to a family interview. Prospectived Student Assessments occur in January, and Kindergarten to Grade 10 applicants complete teacher-prepared assessments. 4. RESPONSE. Offers are primarily confirmed between January and April each year. Enrolment decisions are based on a holistic assessment aligned with the school's Mission, Vision and Values. If an offer is accepted, signed documents and tuition/fees must be returned by the deadline stated in the offer letter.

Scholarships

Southpointe offers two scholarship pathways for local students entering Grade 10 or Grade 11. The South Delta Scholarship provides a 2-year or 3-year term (depending on entry year) and covers the student's costs for Grades 10–12 based on the entry year, with access to IB Diploma Programme study, co-curricular activities, leadership opportunities, and university counselling. More information about eligibility, financial support, and the scholarship process is available, and applications for the Bill Ross South Delta Regional Scholarship are being accepted. Named Scholarship – Bill Ross South Delta Regional Scholarship is awarded to an incoming local student entering Grade 10 or 11 who demonstrates excellence in academics, character and citizenship and who resides in South Delta. Eligibility requires academic achievement, leadership or service attributes, a commitment to remain at Southpointe for Grades 10–12, and Canadian citizenship, with parental support. What is Covered includes Application Fee; Tuition Fees for Grades 10–12 (depending on entry grade); Dining Program Fees; New Family Fee; Southpointe Education Investment Deposit; Grade-level Camps Trips. What is Not Covered includes international trips, instrument rentals, certain equipment, uniforms and Grad Ball. Selection is based on financial need and academic qualification, with a committee holding discretion. The Scholarship Admissions Process follows the same 3-step flow as general admissions: 1) INQUIRE, 2) APPLY, 3) STUDENT INTERVIEW. The deadline for the Bill Ross South Delta Scholarship is December 5, 2025. Required documents for scholarship applicants include a resume, letters of recommendation, Grade 8 and Grade 9 reports, a 500-word statement of interest, and evidence of other attributes such as leadership and citizenship.

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