The Vancouver School Board is among the most diverse public school systems in Canada with an annual enrolment of approximately 50,000 students in Kindergarten to grade 12, and adult education.

The Vancouver School Board has 18 secondary schools and 87 elementary schools including 10 annexes.  

It is our collective responsibility as a school district to ensure the highest quality of learning experiences for all students, with a focus on student engagement, learning and development in a safe, inclusive environment.

The VSB offers a great variety of educational programs to students in a number of elementary, secondary, and adult settings.  In addition, Vancouver offers academic courses in summer school, available to VSB students!

Secondary or High School – grades 8 to 12.   This includes students from ages 13 to 17.  VSB secondary schools follow a semester system. 

Elementary School – Kindergarten to grade 7.  This includes students from ages 5 to 12.  VSB elementary schools follow a linear system.  *Note:  It is Vancouver School Board policy that international students under the age of 13 must live with a parent or immediate family member.*

Adult Education – upgrading and completion of grade 10 to grade 12 graduation requirements.  Students in adult education are generally 18 years of age and older.  Often students attend adult schools when they still have a few courses to complete.