The District Mini School Programs General Registry is closed for 2024/2025.

VSB's Mini School Programs offer enrichment opportunities for highly motivated Vancouver residents who consistently work at a Proficient level and are seeking a challenge. 

Students must apply to each program separately as per each program's process. 

Each year, over 1,400 students apply for approximately 500 Grade 8 spaces in the Mini School Programs. 

There is no District-wide Assessment/Test for Grade 7 students as part of the Mini School Programs application process. 

There are 2 steps:

1. Complete the District Registry process.
2. Apply to each Mini School program individually through the program websites(see links below).

VSB Mini School Programs Brochure.pdf 

Program information nights will be held in person or through digital platforms.  Information about each information night will be posted on the program websites (see below).

All Vancouver School District secondary schools offer a variety of challenging and exciting programs and courses.  Many schools have also developed their school-based enrichment program for a wide variety of interests and abilities.

Mini School Programs begin at the Grade 8 level.

Contact the programs directly for information, contact information and application forms.  Information Nights begin at 7:00 pm unless indicated otherwise.

• Britannia Venture Program - 
• Britannia Hockey Academy - 
• Byng Arts Mini School Program - 
• David Thompson Odyssey Program - 
• Gladstone Mini School Program - 
• Hamber Challenge Studio Program - 
• Ideal Mini School Program (Sir Winston Churchill Secondary) - 
• John Oliver Digital Immersion Mini School Program - 
  • Information Blog
• Killarney Computer Science Mini School Program - 
• King George Catalyst Mini School Program - 
• Magee SPARTS - 
• Point Grey Mini School Program - 
• Prince of Wales Mini School Program -
• Templeton Mini School Program -
• Tupper Mini School Program -
• Vancouver Technical Flex Humanities Program -
• Vancouver Technical Summit Program  -
• Windermere Leadership Information -

Important registration information for Mini School Programs

• Read through our frequently asked questions (FAQs)

International Baccalaureate Program 

• Britannia Secondary 
• Churchill Secondary

Churchill Synergy Program 

Information Powerpoint - please note this is not a district program.

TREK Outdoor Education Program

• TREK is a district outdoor leadership program based at Prince of Wales Secondary School, designed to offer integrated learning opportunities for Grade 10 Students. TREK focuses on place-based education, environmental sustainability, active citizenship and outdoor adventure and challenge.