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We are now taking admissions for the 2026-27 School Year. Start your journey here.

Our Admissions Process

Letter from Julia McCaig

Welcome to Island Pacific School! Thank you for visiting us here!

Choosing the next step in your child’s learning journey is both exciting and important. Rest assured, we are here to support you every step of the way.

At IPS, every student is seen, valued, and nurtured—academically, socially, and personally.

Our close-knit community and distinctly different learning environment   encourage middle schoolers to truly explore, take risks, and discover their passions in a safe and caring space.

If you ever wonder, ‘what is the best I can do for my child,’ consider our school, explore our offerings and get to know us.

Feel free to fill in our enquiry form to get started.

We’d be delighted to answer any questions you may have and look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,

Julia McCaig
Director of Admissions & Marketing

2024 IPS Teachers Julia 1 2 1

How to apply for 2025-26 school year

Application Steps

  • Step 1

    Get in Touch

    We accept applications on a rolling basis, next intake is early December, 2024.

    • To connect with us, please get in touch via our  enquiry page. We’ll get right back to you and arrange for yours and your student’s visits.
  • Step 2

    Book a school visit for you and your child

    A full-day student visit is a key part of our admissions process, offering your child a firsthand experience of life at Island Pacific School. Your child will be paired with a same-grade buddy to attend classes, meet teachers, and connect with peers.

    Parents typically join for Morning Stretch, where the whole school gathers to share news and announcements. Following this, they meet with our Head of School while their child continues their day.

    Once your student has had the school visit, we’ll connect with you to set up an academic interview with Amanda Szabo to help us understand your child’s reading, writing, and numeracy skills. This interview is purely informational and doesn’t necessarily affect admission decisions.

    Book a student visit.

    Book a parent visit.

  • Step 3

    Decision

    Once we’ve received your application form, fee, and supporting documents, and after you and your child have visited the school, we will review your application and notify you in writing of our decision. If accepted, you’ll receive an enrollment offer with instructions to confirm your child’s place.

  • Step 4

    Enrolment

    To confirm your child’s place at Island Pacific School, you’ll complete and return the required documents listed in your acceptance letter by the specified deadline. This will include:

    • Additional school forms
    • A review of volunteer and fundraising commitments
    • Signing and returning the contract and tuition agreement

Tuition and Bursaries

Tuition

  • Island Pacific School is a not-for-profit organization.
  • Tuition covers: essential operating costs, teacher salaries, learning resources, facility maintenance.
  • Fundraising helps us enhance the student experience and bridge any gaps.

Fees breakdown:

Application fee upon applying – $400
Tuition deposit, upon applying. Amount deducted from tuition – $400
Activity fee – $1,322
Technology fee – $310

Note: All fees and deposits are non-refundable.

Student fundraising to support annual Discovery Week adventure: $175 (due April 30 of their starting year)

Additional annual fees may apply for learning support, based on the number of blocks per week:
One block – $1,200  
Two blocks – $2,400 
Three blocks $3,600

Bursaries

Since our founding in 1995, Island Pacific School has strived to make our school accessible to as many families as possible.

Our bursary program offers up to 50% support for families with demonstrated need.

  • Priority reserved for current families.
  • Bursaries are reassessed annually.
  • Families must reapply each year.

For fairness and transparency, all bursary applications are managed independently through Apple Financial.
Application fee: $137.50
Submission deadline: January 31
Bursary decision: mid-March

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671 Carter Road
Bowen Island,
BC V0N 1G2

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm