About Vancouver College
Our mission is to have each boy: Leave here a better man: faith filled leaders living lives of love and service who pursue excellence of mind, body and spirit.
Vancouver College is committed to the development of the whole person, academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It prepares students for lives dedicated to faith, excellence, leadership, and service to the community.
Core Values
Teaching Philosophy
We educate young men guided by the Gospel values and in the tradition of our spiritual founder Blessed Edmund Rice. Our students are immersed in their spirituality, motivated and eager learners in and outside of the classrooms. The Essential Elements are always practiced in everything we do in our community to help foster each boy's mind, body and spirit.
What Makes Vancouver College Special
- All-boys education
- Catholic faith formation
- Athletics
Academics
Curriculum
Vancouver College offers Catholic and Traditional curriculums, with specializations in All-boys education, Catholic faith formation, Athletics (The Fighting Irish), and and Arts. Why Vancouver College? - Vancouver College.
Academic Environment
Languages of Instruction
Programs & Extracurriculars
Arts Programs
5 programsSports
39 programsClubs & Activities
1 programsCampus & Facilities
Vancouver College features a campus with Theatre, Library, Gymnasium, Science lab, Art studio, and Chapel.
Photo Gallery
Tuition & Financial Aid
CA$10,100
per year
Admissions
Requirements
- Application form
- Report cards
- Interview
- Entrance exam
- Standardized test
- Other
Community & Culture
Vancouver College cultivates a tight-knit, faith-centered community grounded in the Gospel values and tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice. Students are immersed in spirituality and encouraged to develop as whole persons—academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The school emphasizes relational teaching, character education, and experiential learning, with support systems including an Advisory Program, Learning Centre, Wellness Centre, and Campus Ministry Team. An all-boys environment and 100-year history create a culture where students are recognized as inspiring leaders and change-makers, bound by shared values of faith, family, and tradition.
Diversity & Inclusion
DEI information is not prominently featured on the website. The school acknowledges it is a diverse faith and learning community and describes itself as inclusive, noting it serves students with varying learning needs through its Learning Centre. However, specific diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or statements are not detailed in the available materials. The school does acknowledge the traditional territory of the Musqueam Nation.
Parent Involvement
Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The school emphasizes partnership with parents in their sons' education and mentions a strong support system of parents and alumni, but specific volunteer opportunities, committees, or communication channels are not described in the available materials.
Dress Code
Uniform required
Accreditations & Recognition
Contact Vancouver College
Address
5401 Hudson St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Phone
604-261-4285
registrar@vancouvercollege.ca
Website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vancouver College
Vancouver College serves students in grades Nursery-12.
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