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Pear Tree is young, and has all the attributes of youth: energetic, engaging, fun. The day program grew out of the Pear Tree education programs, and launched in 2016. So, it’s fresh, and indeed that’s an attraction. The feel is a great one, and that’s not to be underestimated—creating the right environment, the right feel, is important. With Pear Tree, it’s that vibrant feel that creates the first impression. The program is the definition of progressive, with small classes, hands-on instruction, and built around links across areas of the curriculum. Students are required to work collaboratively, solving problems together, and to engage creatively with each other and with technology. Activity is important, as is nutrition, which is just as it should be. The ideal learner is one who will thrive in an active, creative, small-group oriented environment.

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Pear Tree School: Parent Review from Vanja Watch our parent interview with Vanja to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Pear Tree School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Pear Tree School: Parent Review from Katherine Corden Watch our parent interview with Katherine Corden to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Pear Tree School.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Pear Tree School: Parent Review from Ivy Dreger Watch our parent interview with Ivy Dreger to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Pear Tree School.	all_videos parent_videos	,

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(5) Parent, Pavel Artemov (2025) Preschool to Gr. 1 (current) — Our daughter’s experience at Pear Tree School has been very positive. She feels welcomed, eng... The leadership at Pear Tree School stands out for being accessible, responsive, and deeply invested in the school community. Director Paul and his team create a welcoming and well-organized environment. They communicate clearl... The teaching at Pear Tree is exceptional. Teachers are passionate, engaging, and clearly knowledgeable in their subjects. What sets them apart is their ability to connect with students individually while still challenging them... Pear Tree’s academic program is impressively well-rounded. The school places a strong emphasis on core academic subjects like math and reading while incorporating interdisciplinary themes such as environmental studies and te... Pear Tree offers a solid selection of extracurricular activities that support physical, artistic, and social development. While it’s not a large school, the variety is well thought-out and designed to build well-rounded stud... The student body at Pear Tree is diverse, respectful, and connected. There is a strong sense of community among the children, and it’s clear that the school encourages empathy, cooperation, and inclusion. Our daughter has ma... Our daughter genuinely enjoys going to Pear Tree each day, which says a lot about the quality of school life. The welcoming atmosphere, engaging lessons, and well-planned school days help create a calm and enjoyable environmen... The broader Pear Tree community is warm and engaged. While the school is academically driven, it still welcomes and encourages parent involvement. From volunteering for events to engaging with staff during conferences or casua... Pear Tree is located in a quiet, accessible neighborhood that feels safe and welcoming. The students benefit from outdoor time in nearby parks and local outings that connect classroom learning with the real world. While the sc... Our experience with Pear Tree’s admissions process was smooth and transparent. Director Paul made us feel welcomed from the start and helped us determine whether the school was the right fit for our daughter. The school’s ...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(5) Parent, Gabriela Passano (2025) K (current) — We’ve found Pear Tree to be a great choice for our son. The level of personalization achieved... We believe that the school administration is open to our active involvement as parents, which was a pleasant surprise. We feel it’s possible to have a say in decisions that affect our child and that we can openly voice any c... We are very happy with the quality of our son’s teachers. We believe they are passionate about their teaching, and most importantly, we get the sense that they genuinely care about our son beyond just teaching him. In terms ... We believe it’s a great strength to have students in mixed grades—in our son’s case, he is in Kindergarten, and half of his classroom is made up of Grade 1 students. We think this setup gives students the opportunity to ... We’re loving the extracurricular activities at Pear Tree. While the school doesn’t have the same infrastructure as some other private schools, they’ve been very clever in partnering with the right organizations to offer ... We find the community at Pear Tree very inspiring. My 5-year-old son has nine- and ten-year-old friends who treat him like a little brother and play with him during PE or breaks. Every time there’s a school-wide event, like ... My son loves going to school, which to me is priceless. He has very good friends of all ages, and I can tell he enjoys everyday activities and also looks forward to special events. I also see how he knows and likes all the tea... We find, especially compared to other school communities we've heard of, that Pear Tree provides an amazing sense of belonging. We’ve created our own parent social committee at Pear Tree, and I’ve seen the school support ... The location of the Pear Tree school our son attends is amazing, as it’s right in the heart of the Kitsilano neighbourhood. Since the school’s infrastructure isn’t as large as that of other schools, they’ve found crea... I think my biggest advice would be to make sure families take advantage of the early access to the community to learn more about it and ensure both parents and kids feel comfortable joining. Examples of this include the Kinde...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(5) Parent, Katherine Corden (2021) We always go back to our son's feedback after his first few weeks at Pear Tree Elementary - 'Th... One thing that was apparent from day one at Pear Tree Elementary is that communication is key. Time and time again, Pear Tree has provided an environment that allows for open and transparent communication at all times. The pri... Our son has had the privilege of being two by 2 'lead' teachers and many other supporting teachers so far. We cannot speak highly enough of the calibre and quality of the teaching that our son receives. It has more to do with ... Pear Tree Elementary's approach to learning and academics is second to none. The theme-based, whole-child approach to teaching and learning is what sets Pear Tree apart from any other school. They have found a way to teach a c... Pear Tree Elementary offers a variety of activities that fall within the school day. Since our son joined, the school has offered Ukulele, Guitar, Dance, Rock Climbing, Ice Skating, Martial Arts and a full Physical Education p... The student body is smaller compared to a 'traditional' school. Each community offers a maximum class size of 16. Pear Tree has a really great approach to integrating each of the communities to interact and truly be a communit... Most children don't 'love' school, but, if there was a place where our child could really enjoy learning, we've found it at Pear Tree. His school life is a combination of hard work, fun, diversity in his learning and a place w... The parent community is an extension of the school community. We have a very diverse parent community at Pear Tree. Wherever possible, the parent community is engaged and always willing to be a part of the school. Parent parti... The physical location of Pear Tree is the hub or home base. The children venture out very often and sometimes multiple times a day. The amenities near the school offer an abundance of opportunities to enrich their learning. Wh...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.9) Parent, Elizabeth Dunn (2021) Our energetic 8 year-old son loves Pear Tree because of the active learning activities, centere... Because the school is so small, the administration is fairly small (e.g., the school principal is also my son's teacher). That said, we had a very positive experience with the school leadership/admin during the admissions proc... The teachers are the best part of Pear Tree. My son used to attend our local public school, which had some great teachers, but it always felt like we won the lottery when we got a good teacher (and this didn't happen every yea... As a professor at UBC, I feel like the education Pear Tree provides is ideal preparation for kids, especially the focus on solving complex, real-world problems by harnessing multiple skills. I also appreciate that students le... Our son mostly does extracurriculars that are not affiliated with school (such as Vancouver United soccer); the main "extracurriculars" our son does at Pear Tree are before care and after care. We really appreciate that we can... There are only 14 kids in my son's class, so it has a very cozy feel. A key feature of Pear Tree is that multiple grades are combined into "communities," and there is also a lot of interaction between communities, so the whole... My son has become much more enthusiastic about going to school since starting at Pear Tree. Here are our top 5 favourite things about Pear Tree: 1) Amazing Teachers! So much creativity! 2) True project-based learning. At... It's hard for me to speak to the parent community because we only joined during COVID so interactions are limited, although I really like the other parents that I've met. There is also a WhatsApp group for all the parents of k... The school really makes the most of the vibrant surrounding community. The kids regularly walk to a gymnastics school, a martial arts dojo, a kids' yoga studio, and other destinations for PE, as well going to the nearby parks ...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,

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