Stratford Hall

3000 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4E2, Canada. The campus sits on the traditional and unceded territory of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh). The school is located in Vancouver's urban community and offers three morning and two afternoon school bus routes: Arbutus/Yaletown, Burnaby, and Richmond; registration is annual. The cost is $950 each way for the first child and $750 per sibling per year.

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Independent day school

Canada

Three morning and two afternoon bus routes: Arbutus/Yaletown, Burnaby, and Richmond. Service runs daily and requires annual registration. After school care is included for Kindergarten to Grade 7 students who take the afternoon bus. The cost is $950 each way for the first child and $750 per sibling per year.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum for Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs from Kindergarten to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) runs from Grade 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) runs from Grade 11 to 12. Stratford Hall is an IB World School authorized to offer the full continuum, with a focus on inquiry-based learning and global perspectives. The Diploma Programme includes six subject groups and three core requirements (Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, and Service, and the Extended Essay) designed to prepare students for university study and life beyond.

11:1 student-to-staff ratio in the Diploma Programme.

100% of graduates gain university acceptance. The Diploma Programme is designed to equip students for university study and is widely recognized by universities for admissions.

Post-secondary support is provided by dedicated advisors. Stratford Hall offers a range of scholarships including an IB Diploma Entrance Scholarship and other entrance scholarships. Enrichment opportunities for post-secondary study include programs such as Brown University Pre-College, Columbia University Summer Immersion, McGill Summer Academy, Queen's University Enrichment Studies Unit, and UBC Future Global Leaders.

The Diploma Programme is accessible to motivated students and does not require being gifted to succeed. The school also hosts the IDEA Lab, an interdisciplinary space for innovation, and offers extensive enrichment opportunities across business, arts, design, STEM, and more to challenge advanced learners.

Social-Emotional Learning is supported at Stratford Hall with dedicated SEL resources. Wide Open School is listed as an SEL resource. Bibliotherapy provides library materials addressing SEL topics, including bullying, relationships, and diversity, with content focusing on learning differences and ethnic/cultural diversity.

Learning Differences are addressed through bibliotherapy resources focusing on dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. These resources are integrated with the school's SEL offerings.

Mental health resources are included within Stratford Hall's SEL and library offerings. The Mental Health section lists resources for staff (SOGI) and includes video materials for classroom use.

Your family's safety is a priority. The Virtual Assessment page states ‘Your family's safety is our priority.' A Traffic Management Plan exists to ensure the safety of students, parents, and staff, with guidance on drop-off/pick-up, transit, and parking. The Privacy Policy confirms Stratford Hall's commitment to safeguarding personal information under applicable privacy laws.

1. Apply. Complete and submit the online application form. A $300 one-time, non-refundable application fee is required and paid online with a credit card. Once you have access to the online applicant checklist, book the parent interview. Upload all required supplementary materials, including birth certificate, recent report cards, confidential reference form, and for Grades 6–11 the SSAT and the Character Skills Snapshot. 2. Assessment. The school uses multiple methods to assess students. For Kindergarten and Grade 1, follow the assessment instructions and, if shortlisted, attend an in-person assessment with teachers. For Grades 2–5, assessments are scheduled as space becomes available. For Grades 6–11, the evaluation includes SSAT results, the student statement, a group assessment, and an individual teacher interview. 3. Enrollment. Successful candidates receive a letter of acceptance and a registration package, or are placed in a wait pool. New Student Registration fees must be paid upon acceptance to hold space, and registration must be completed by the deadline determined by the School. All relevant documents and payments are collected at the Welcome Meeting. The application deadline for the 2026-27 School Year has now passed; late applications may be considered only if space becomes available.

Stratford Hall offers financial assistance (tuition support) based on demonstrated financial need. Applications are processed through Apple Financial Services, with a $130 application fee and required supporting documents. Applications begin in October and the online deadline is November 30. Financial assistance decisions are separate from admission decisions; all candidates for admission must apply and be accepted before assistance can be offered, and finalization occurs after enrollment is accepted. Applicants will be notified of eligibility by early 2026. For assistance, admissions@stratfordhall.ca.

A wait pool exists for applicants who are not immediately offered space. Candidates may be placed in the wait pool and space will be offered if openings arise; enrollment from the wait pool occurs when spaces become available and after an offer is made.