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Like other parts of BC and Vancouver, Surrey is home to many great private and independent schools. These schools offer a high-quality education to kids of all ages, from preschool to secondary school.

On this page, we list independent schools in Surrey, BC. While we don't provide Surrey private school rankings, we deeply profile each school on our website. Click on a school to learn all about it, and click through to a school’s website to contact them directly.

Types of schools in Surrey

There is a wide range of different types of private schools in Surrey (including private schools in South Surrey). Below, we describe some of the main ones.

• Alternative: Alternative schools differ from traditional schools in their approach. For example, many offer student-centred, experiential, and inquiry-based learning. Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia schools are examples of alternative schools you’ll find in Surrey.
   
• Special needs: These Surrey private schools support a wide range of special needs. This includes learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and non-verbal learning disorders. It also includes ADHD, intellectual disabilities, troubled teen behaviour, and oppositional defiance disorder (ODD).

• Faith-based: Several independent Surrey schools are faith-based in that they have a significant focus on religious studies. This includes Christian, Catholic, Jewish, and Islamic schools.

Choosing a private school in Surrey

There are plenty of private and independent schools in Surrey to choose from. Make sure to do lots of homework before you select one for your child.

Several factors may play a part in your decision. For instance, you may consider a school’s cost, location, teaching approach, community, and curricular standards.

For helpful advice when you make this decision, read our choosing a school guide. You can also read our guide to the top questions to ask private schools. To visit with many schools, all in the same place, go to our Vancouver private school expo, held in the fall.

Questions to ask independent schools in Surrey

• What levels of schooling do you offer? Do you have preschool, elementary, middle, and high school?
• What is your location? Is it easy to get to your school?
• Do you have a boarding program?
• Do you have a traditional or alternative curriculum?
• Do you have a rigorous or balanced academic culture?
• What values do you try to teach your students?
• What is your student community and culture like?
• What credentials do your teachers have?
• What are your average class sizes?
• Do you have a more teacher- or student-focused educational approach?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with private schools in Surrey, British Columbia?
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.