Mini School Programs
VSB's Mini School Programs provide enrichment opportunities for highly motivated students who are Vancouver residents, working consistently at a Proficient level and are looking for 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:
- Complete the District Registry process.
- Apply to each Mini School program individually through the program websites(see links below).
The District Mini School Programs General Registry will open on November 12, 2024.
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 - Information Night October 24, 2024
- Britannia Hockey Academy - Information Night October 24, 2024 (6:00 pm)
- Byng Arts Mini School Program - Information Night October 29, 2024
- David Thompson Odyssey Program - Information Night October 17, 2024 (6:00 pm)
- Gladstone Mini School Program - Information Night November 6, 2024
- Hamber Challenge Studio Program - Information Night October 21, 2024
- Ideal Mini School Program (Sir Winston Churchill Secondary) - Information Night November 6, 2024
- John Oliver Digital Immersion Mini School Program - Information Night October 28, 2024
- Killarney Computer Science Mini School Program - Information Night November 12, 2024 (6:00 pm)* Note change of date
- King George Catalyst Mini School Program - Information Night October 22, 2024 (6:00 pm)
- Magee SPARTS - Information Night October 16, 2024
- Point Grey Mini School Program - Information Night October 30, 2024
- Prince of Wales Mini School Program Information Night November 5, 2024
- Templeton Mini School Program Information Night November 4, 2024
- Tupper Mini School Program Information Night October 16, 2024
- Vancouver Technical Flex Humanities Program Information Night November 20, 2024
- Vancouver Technical Summit Program Information Night October 23, 2024
- Windermere Leadership Information Information Night November 7, 2024
Important registration information for Mini School Programs
International Baccalaureate Program
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.