York House School
- Why
- Families who will live in Vancouver · Those interested in entrepreneurship and innovation
- Because
- Long experience · Scale · Global Online Academy
- Result
- A confident student · A documented extracurricular profile · One fee
- Benefit
- Mid-market price · at the median
- Cost
- CAD 33,340 (headline annual tuition) · about CAD 3,334 per school month
Why York House School?
Families looking for a mid-sized, academically ambitious girls' school in Vancouver consider this school. Because it does not offer boarding, who the student will live with in the city must be settled before applying. CAIS accreditation is not a type of diploma; it is a quality assurance showing that the school is reviewed against national standards.
- Families who will live in Vancouver: Parents relocating with their child or already settled in the city.
- Those interested in entrepreneurship and innovation: Students looking for projects and exposure to the business world alongside traditional courses.
- Those wanting a girls' school environment: Families seeking a setting where girls have a voice and leadership roles are open to them.
Reasons: what sets York House School apart
- Long experience: Founded in 1932, the school has more than 4,000 alumnae and offers an alumnae network supported by mentorship programs.
- Scale: With about 700 students it offers a wide choice of courses while remaining small enough for each student to be known. It runs arts, innovation and entrepreneurship, outdoor education and sports programs.
- Global Online Academy: As a GOA member school, students can take online courses in subjects not offered at their own school.
- Work Integrated Learning: Because it includes learning connected to working life, students begin to get to know professions while in high school.
- Duke of Edinburgh Awards: Covering community service, skills and outdoor activities, the award documents achievements outside the classroom.
- Post-Secondary Pathways: University planning is run as a separate program, so the choice of country and field of study proceeds systematically.
- Multiple accreditations: The school holds CAIS, ISABC, NAIS and ICGS memberships, linking it to both national and international standards.
Cost analysis: what one school year costs
Annual tuition is CAD 33,340 for JK-12 in 2026-27; the international student rate is not published.
| Item | CAD | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, JK-12 (annual) | 33,340 | listed with the annual fees |
| Entrance fee for new students | 5,000 | one-time |
| Application fee | 350 | one-time |
| Headline annual tuition | 33,340 | 2026-27 |
| One-time fees in the first year | 5,350 | added to the first year only |
The headline fee works out to about CAD 3,334 per school month over a 10-month year, before accommodation.
International student tuition is not published; confirm with the school. Books and outdoor education are charged separately, amounts not published.
Fees were compiled in October 2026 and change every school year; confirm the amount with the school before applying.
How this fee compares
At CAD 33,340, this fee equals the median among 5 CAIS schools, tuition only.
Outcome: what it means for the student and family
- A confident student: The emphasis on creative expression and intellectual debate teaches students to defend their ideas. The school's strategic plan, "The Spark Plan", focuses on collaboration and critical thinking.
- A documented extracurricular profile: Award and work-experience programs provide concrete content for university applications. Students can find out by trying which field they want to pursue.
- One fee: The fee schedule shows the same amount from JK to Grade 12, so the budget stays predictable over the years.
- Education while living with family: Because the student lives at home, the family can follow school life closely. This is an important reassurance, especially for students who start at a young age.
Benefit analysis: what the investment buys
The student works toward the BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) plus Business and Entrepreneurship, taught and assessed by certified Canadian teachers.
Every lesson, club and team runs in English, which turns English into a working language rather than a school subject.
We arrange suitable accommodation and custodianship around the school’s requirements.
Outdoor Education and Sports Academies let the student build a profile beyond grades.
A Canadian transcript, teacher references and extracurricular record that Canadian and international universities review directly.
Cost–benefit at a glance
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Annual investment | CAD 33,340 | Headline annual tuition, from the cost analysis above |
| Per school month | CAD 3,334 | Over a 10-month school year |
| Price position | At median | 5 CAIS schools, tuition only |
| Specialty programs | 3 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Outdoor Education and Sports Academies |
| Living arrangement | Arranged | Included in the cost analysis where the school publishes it |
| Language support | Immersion | No separate ESL program in our data; we confirm with the school |
| Value verdict | Mid-market price |
Priced in line with the median across 5 CAIS schools, tuition only. The decision rests on fit: the programs and setting rather than price.
Who it suits and what to consider
- Accommodation: The school does not accept boarding students. Its pages do not state the conditions under which international students are admitted or who they must live with; ask the admissions office in writing before applying.
- Cost: The 2026-27 fee is CAD 33,340. New students pay a CAD 5,000 entry fee, and book and outdoor education fees are added. No separate amount is published for international students; confirm the current fee with the school. The family's living costs in Vancouver must also be taken into account.
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