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British Columbia coed schools

Find private coed schools in BC listed below.

The vast majority of Canadian students are enrolled in coed schools, just as the vast majority of Canadian adults have graduated from coed schools. The coed experience is thought of as the norm, and certainly, in terms of numbers, it is. As a result, there are more options for parents considering coed schools, something that is especially true in BC. Options include day and boarding schools, as well as those offering alternative curricula, including Waldorf, Montessori, and International Baccalaureate. Especially for parents in the Vancouver area, the co-ed options are many. But there are also coed schools in VictoriaBurnaby, Surrey, Kelowna, RichmondLangley, Coquitlam, and Summerland. Read more


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Access school reviews, insights, and comparisons through our comprehensive reports below.

1. Schools with in-depth reports

These are the leading schools that Our Kids editors have covered most extensively so far, providing detailed insights and thorough analysis of their programs, student life, and more.

Whytecliff Agile Learning Centres


Langley, British Columbia
Glover/Logan
 
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"Whytecliff is a safe, empathetic & supportive place for teens with a diverse range of learning needs / personal challenges. Our positive community & high-growth environment pulls each child up to be their very best!

  1. Safe, supportive space for diverse learners
  2. Strength-based approach to learning and growth
  3. Small groups, real connection, caring educators
  4. Flexible, personalized academic pathways.

—From the school

  • Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $9,340 to $21,640
 
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Whytecliff Agile Learning Centres 9340 HighSchools Day Day Coed

2. Schools with standard reports


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"We identify experiences that enhance learning, empowering individuals while fostering a community of collaborative contributors. This is achieved through interdisciplinary projects that are seamlessly integrated." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $9,000 to $16,000
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Westmont Montessori School 9000 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Day Coed

Victoria, British Columbia
Richmond Rd/McRae Ave
 
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"Independent Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, Canada focusing on outstanding preparation for life. Find out how a SMUS education can benefit your family." —From the school

  • Gr. K to 12 (Coed)
  • Reggio Emilia curriculum; Reggio Emilia
  • $25,120 to $96,930
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St. Michaels University School 25120 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed

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"GNS is an independent JK-12 International Baccalaureate boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, that empowers and supports each of our students to do their best through truth and courage in learning and in life." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $10,975 to $82,575
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Glenlyon Norfolk School 10975 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed

New Westminster, British Columbia
Rousseau Street/Braid Street
 
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"Where students belong, think critically, and act with purpose. Urban Academy blends innovative learning, creativity, and meaningful experiences to shape confident, future-ready leaders." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; Reggio Emilia
  • $17,500 to $18,375
  • Day school
  • 445 students
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Urban Academy 17500 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

North Vancouver, British Columbia
Harbourside Drive/
 
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"Bodwell High School provides a competitive, well-rounded education with strong student support. The school's motto, "Strength in Diversity," pays homage to the 40+ countries students come from to live and learn together." —From the school

  • Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $29,500 to $61,225
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Bodwell High School 29500 HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed

Vancouver, British Columbia
Broadway/Granville
 
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"Vancouver's only dedicated STEM high school, VISST offers the full BC curriculum with accelerated & enriched STEM. Students will learn from domain experts and PhDs in small classes." —From the school

  • Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $1 to $26,000
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Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology 1 HighSchools Day Coed
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Vancouver, British Columbia
West Broadway/Stephens Street
 
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"At Pear Tree School, we guide our students in discovering their true calling and developing a deep sense of purpose, empowering them to leave a meaningful legacy that positively impacts the lives of others." —From the school

  • Gr. K to 8 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $23,232 to $30,190
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Pear Tree School 23232 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed

Vancouver, British Columbia
 
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"Stratford Hall takes learning beyond IB with its IDEA Lab, OEE and partner schools, where students strive to develop harmony between the urban and natural world through activities like camping, music, and orienteering." —From the school

  • Gr. K to 12 (Coed)
  • Liberal Arts curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $28,220 to $32,970
  • Day school
  • 545 students
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Stratford Hall 28220 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

North Vancouver, British Columbia
 
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"Saplings is the North Shore’s ONLY nature-based school which teaches your students the curriculum through hands-on outdoor experiences. Supporting deeper learning through concept-based and competency-driven approaches" —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 5 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; Reggio Emilia
  • $9,060 to $9,950
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Saplings Nature School 9060 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed

Mill Bay, British Columbia
 
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"Brentwood is a leading university prep school that brings to life student choice through its bold tripartite program. We are a true boarding school, not merely a school with boarding, and the ocean is our playground." —From the school

  • Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed)
  • Liberal Arts curriculum
  • $32,000 to $96,300
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Brentwood College School 32000 HighSchools Day Boarding Coed

Vancouver, British Columbia
Dunsmuir/Seymour
 
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"Alexander Academy is a private high school offering the BC Dogwood High School Diploma and a unique University Transfer Program in a culturally rich and academically challenging environment." —From the school

  • Gr. 10 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $16,500 to $22,800
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Alexander Academy 16500 Day Homestay Coed
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Vancouver, British Columbia
West Georgia Street/Robson Street
 
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"We aim to create the opportunity for students to achieve their learning goals. In collaborative learning spaces, students explore content, ideas and perspectives to better understand the world around them." —From the school

  • Gr. 10 to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $21,100 to $25,600
  • Day, Homestay
  • 100 students
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Lowell High School 21100 Day Homestay Coed

Burnaby, British Columbia
Boundary Road/Canada Way
 
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"Whytecliff is a safe, empathetic & supportive place for teens with a diverse range of learning needs / personal challenges. Our positive community & high-growth environment pulls each child up to be their very best!" —From the school

  • Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed)
  • $8,900 to $21,000
  • Day school
  • 32 students
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Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre - Burnaby 8900 HighSchools Day Coed
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Vancouver, British Columbia
Cambie/Nelson
 
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"Claren Academy is a future-focused, K-7 independent school located in the heart of Vancouver. We give students the tools to be creative, competent, and happy in their changing world." —From the school

  • Gr. K to 7 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $25,802
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Claren Academy 25802 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed

West Vancouver, British Columbia
Upper Levels Highway/Cypress Bowl exit
 
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"By inspiring excellence – the continuous pursuit of personal best - in education and life, Mulgrave strives to equip lifelong learners to thrive in a diverse and interdependent world." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $27,870 to $31,450
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Mulgrave School 27870 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

Richmond, British Columbia
 
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"A Preparatory Daycare featuring over 100,000 sq ft of Academic, Arts and Athletic Facilities, all on site, at the new Belvedere Club in Richmond, BC." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to PS (Coed)
  • Montessori approach
  • $23,500
  • Day school
  • 100 students
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Belvedere Academy 23500 Preschool Day Coed

Victoria, British Columbia
 
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"Brookes Westshore is an IB World School on Vancouver Island, BC, offering small class sizes, engaging teachers and a caring community to boarding and day students from grades 4 to 12." —From the school

  • Gr. 4 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $10,600 to $65,100
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Brookes Westshore 10600 MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed

Vancouver, British Columbia
Vine Street/West 10th Avenue
 
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"Fraser Academy is a leader in the empowerment and education of Grade 2-12 students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Based in Vancouver, we are a fully accredited, independent day school." —From the school

  • Gr. 2 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $45,435 to $46,825
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Fraser Academy 45435 MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

North Vancouver, British Columbia
 
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"Brockton is a gender-inclusive IB World School where every student matters, every family matters, community matters, and learning for life matters." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $27,200 to $30,600
  • Day school
  • 345 students
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Brockton School 27200 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

Duncan, British Columbia
Brownsey Avenue/Government Street
 
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"Queen Margaret's School is a gender inclusive independent day/boarding university preparatory school in Duncan, BC that focuses on preparing young trailblazers...no two journeys are the same." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $17,950 to $79,230
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Queen Margaret's School 17950 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed

North Vancouver, British Columbia
Keith Rd/Lynnmouth Ave
 
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"Collaborative and engaging, North Star's programs put students at the center of their learning and quest for knowledge." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 7 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $6,000 to $17,000
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North Star Montessori Elementary School 6000 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed

Kimberley, British Columbia
 
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"Grateful. Mindful. Purposeful. Successful. At Purcell Collegiate School, we will prep you--for university and for life. Learn more about the Uprep@PCS suite of extra-curricular programs on our website." —From the school

  • Gr. 6 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $45,000 to $60,000
  • Boarding
  • 60 students
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Purcell Collegiate School 45000 MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Coed

Kelowna, British Columbia
Hwy 97/John Hindle Drive
 
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"Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School in Kelowna, British Columbia offers programs for Preschool to Grade 12 with enrollment of 700 day students and class sizes that range from 16-22 students." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $7,290 to $57,950
  • Day, Homestay
  • 700 students
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Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School 7290 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay Coed
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Richmond, British Columbia
 
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"Chaoyin Bilingual School, an IB PYP candidate school, offers K-7 STEM-based education with a unique Mandarin language program. The school focuses on fostering independent, confident learners ready for global engagement." —From the school

  • Gr. K to 7 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $21,000 to $26,000
  • Day school
  • 85 students
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Chaoyin Bilingual School 21000 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed

North Vancouver, British Columbia
Wellington Dr/Fromme Rd
 
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"Cousteau School offers a bilingual French-English education with a dual curriculum: the French Ministry of Education program and the BC curriculum, fostering academic excellence and global citizenship." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 9 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $10,000 to $18,640
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Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver 10000 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

Summerland, British Columbia
 
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"Want your child to experience an education that goes beyond textbooks? UNISUS is a K-12 IB boarding school that strives to make education an enjoyable, memorable experience that fully prepares students for any future." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $14,800 to $59,480
  • Day, Boarding
  • 130 students
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Unisus School 14800 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed

West Vancouver, British Columbia
 
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"Collingwood’s personalized and inclusive approach fosters academic excellence and well-being as our students explore opportunities across the four strands--academics, athletics, arts and service learning." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $27,100 to $30,750
  • Day school
  • 1256 students
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Collingwood School 27100 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

Delta, British Columbia
56th/19 Ave
 
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"Southpointe Academy is the only secular International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum World School south of the Fraser River authorized to deliver the entire range of IB programs from K-12." —From the school

  • Gr. K to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $23,500 to $25,430
  • Day school
  • 668 students
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Southpointe Academy 23500 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
 
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"Beginning in Grade 8, our unique Shawnigan journey purposefully guides students through a distinct, unparalleled and bold educational experience on our stunning waterfront campus on Canada’s beautiful West Coast." —From the school

  • Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $38,000 to $94,500
  • Day, Boarding
  • 550 students
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Shawnigan Lake School 38000 HighSchools Day Boarding Coed

North Vancouver, British Columbia
Lynn Valley Rd./St. Christophers Rd.
 
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"Vancouver Waldorf School is where students grow to meet the world with creativity, resilience, and critical thinking. We emphasize a developmental approach to learning that equips them to thrive in this complex world." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 12 (Coed)
  • Waldorf curriculum
  • $3,710 to $15,120
  • Day school
  • 300 students
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Vancouver Waldorf School 3710 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

The benefits of a coed environment

The primary advantage of a coed learning environment is social. “What matters most about school is social life,” says Rubén A. Gaztambide-Fernández, an assistant professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. When it comes to social development, coed schools in some ways have the upper hand. “There is a positive dimension in terms of the large number of opportunities for relating to each other across gender lines.” Gaztambide-Fernández adds that “These students confront gender on a daily basis, so they're able to develop more nuanced strategies for dealing with the opposite sex—strategies that will be useful later on in life."

A diverse social environment

In a co-educational learning environment, students are exposed to both male and female role models. They are also more likely to encounter a greater range of leadership styles, values and lifestyles. A 2006 study, “Perceptions and Attitudes of Students toward their Academic and Social Experiences in Canadian High Schools,” reported that they “offer students the opportunity to exchange a broad range of opinions and viewpoints with their peers since the schools comprise a mixed-gender student body."

It’s often suggested that the benefit of coed schooling is that it better reflects the environment that exists beyond the school walls as well as the subsequent environments—post-secondary institutions and professional life—that students will ultimately move into. That said, the same argument—that coed schooling reflects society at large—is also used in favour of single-gender schooling, namely that in the wider world boys and girls can be limited by the opportunities, expectations, or encouragements that are available to them.

Ultimately, the decision is based in the specific needs of the individual student. The demeanor, talent, and social aptitude of the student will play the largest role determining the best educational environment to enrol within, be it single-gender or coed.  

Find coed private and independent schools in the province of British Columbia listed on this page.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many British Columbia coed schools are there?
There are 31 British Columbia coed schools that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at British Columbia coed schools?
Tuition fees for British Columbia coed schools range from $3,710 to $96,930 per year with an average tuition of $28,240 per year.

What’s the largest school?
Of the British Columbia coed schools, the largest is Collingwood School with 1256 students in Grades 12 to JK.

Are British Columbia coed schools good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about British Columbia coed schools on this page.

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with British Columbia coed schools?
Yes. You can meet with private schools and education experts at the Our Kids Private School Expos held every year in September and October. These events are designed for both parents and students. Find event details and ticket info here.

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