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Island Pacific School

Canada, Bowen Island

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The school at a glance
Fees CA$26,061
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 72
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School
Introduction

Island Pacific School (IPS) is a non-profit independent middle school on Bowen Island, British Columbia, serving Grades 6–9 with a maximum of 72 students. The program follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) while delivering the New BC Curriculum to prepare graduates for Grades 10–12 within the BC Graduation Program. English Language & Literature and French Language Acquisition are taught within a full IB/MYP subject array. IPS blends the Equip and Inspire curricula to emphasize inquiry, critical thinking, and character development. The Grade 9 Masterworks Program requires in-depth research, a formal oral presentation, and reflection on external mentors' feedback. IPS emphasizes expeditions and inquiry-based learning, including two extended expeditions annually (fall hiking and spring kayaking). The school fields Ultimate Frisbee teams and tournaments, and features a House System with four houses—Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Orion, and Pleiades—for cross‑grade activities. IPS is CAIS-accredited since 2009 and is a member of ISABC.

671 Carter Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

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The Essentials

Island Pacific School has 72 pupils, typical class sizes of 18.

Location
Located on Bowen Island, British Columbia, Island Pacific School is a non-profit independent middle school. Bowen Island is about 3 miles from West Vancouver in the Salish Sea. The school is located at 671 Carter Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, Canada. Bowen Island is accessible by passenger and car ferry from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal.

Stages
Grade 6-9 middle school; International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP); CAIS-accredited; ISABC member; maximum of 72 students.

Type
non-profit independent middle school

Country affiliation
Canada

School day structure
School hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. Breaks: last two weeks of December, last two weeks of March, and during July and August.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Island Pacific School ranges from CAD 26,061 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: CAD 400, payable at the time of application.

Deposit

- Tuition deposit to confirm an offered place: CAD 400 (this deposit is deducted from tuition). The deposit is payable on acceptance.

Annual tuition and compulsory fees (single-year summary)

- Base tuition (annual): CAD 24,091.
- Consolidated activity fee (annual): CAD 1,654.
- Technology fee (annual): CAD 316.
- Total standard annual School Fees (Base tuition + Activity fee + Technology fee): CAD 26,061.

Tuition by year group

- Grades 6–9: the published base tuition and fees apply uniformly to students in all enrolled year groups (Grades 6–9). The single set of published figures covers each student in these grades.

Per-term / instalment breakdown (base amounts before any instalment interest or administration fees)

- Quarterly instalments (four payments): Total annual School Fees CAD 26,061 ÷ 4 = CAD 6,515.25 per quarter. Note: quarterly instalments incur annualized interest (see Payment terms).
- Monthly instalments (12 payments): Total annual School Fees CAD 26,061 ÷ 12 = CAD 2,171.75 per month. Note: monthly instalments incur annualized interest (see Payment terms).
- If you prefer to view instalments in terms of base tuition only: Base tuition CAD 24,091 ÷ 4 = CAD 6,022.75 per quarter; CAD 24,091 ÷ 12 = CAD 2,007.58 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard due date: School Fees for the subsequent Academic Year are due on June 1 prior to that Academic Year.
- Instalment options: 12 equal monthly payments due on the 1st of each month (June through May) or quarterly payments due on the 1st of June, September, December and March. An administration fee applies to payment plans.
- Instalment interest: interest is charged on instalments at an annualized rate of 2% for quarterly plans and 3% for monthly plans. If a family receives financial aid, the administration fee for payment plans will be waived.
- Late / past-due charges: amounts 30 days or older are subject to interest of 1% per month (12% per annum). A returned-payment or missed-payment fee of CAD 45 is charged per incident. If a payment plan is not adhered to, the full annual balance may become immediately due.
- Deposit timing: the deposit to reserve a place is payable by mid-March of the preceding Academic Year or on another date set by the School.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Island Pacific School operates as a middle school for Grades 6–9 (day programme).

Other costs and optional / additional fees

- Discovery Week student fundraising contribution: CAD 175 (due April 30 of the student's starting year).
- Learning Strategies (learning support) fees (annual, based on number of support blocks per week):
- One block: CAD 1,200 per year.
- Two blocks: CAD 2,400 per year.
- Three blocks: CAD 3,600 per year.
- Bursary application processing fee (Apple Financial): CAD 137.50 (for families applying for financial aid).
- Any additional activity-specific charges, materials, uniform, or optional program fees that may apply to particular courses or trips are treated as separate charges where applicable; the Consolidated Activity Fee covers standard expeditions, excursions and Discovery Week trips included in the annual consolidated activity charge.

Refund information

- The Deposit, Consolidated Activity Fee, Technology Fee and Learning Strategies Fee are non‑refundable without exception. The School's Tuition Refund Policy limits refunds to exceptional circumstances; the School may, at its discretion, refund an unused tuition balance in cases such as the death of a student or withdrawal due to a bona fide physical disability or a diagnosed mental or nervous disorder that is not temporary, provided a written request and certified medical documentation are supplied. Refunds are not made for withdrawal due to alcohol or drug use (except as prescribed and supervised by a certified medical practitioner).

Fee payment arrangements and administration

- The School offers full-year payment due on June 1 or instalment plans (monthly or quarterly) with associated administration fees and instalment interest (2% annualized for quarterly instalments; 3% annualized for monthly instalments). Past-due balances and missed payments incur interest and administrative charges as described above. Specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque, Interac e-Transfer) are not specified in the published School Fees Payment and Tuition Refund Policy; families should make payment arrangements through the School's finance or admissions office.

Summary (key figures)

- Application fee: CAD 400.
- Tuition (annual, base): CAD 24,091.
- Activity fee (annual): CAD 1,654.
- Technology fee (annual): CAD 316.
- Total standard annual School Fees: CAD 26,061.
- Instalment examples (before instalment interest/admin charges): quarterly CAD 6,515.25; monthly CAD 2,171.75.
Academics

Island Pacific School teaches IB (MYP), Canadian Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school uses the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) as the instructional framework to deliver the New BC Curriculum. The middle school program runs for Grades 6–9 as a four-year program and prepares students to continue into Grades 10–12 under the BC Ministry Graduation Program. English (Language & Literature) and French (Language Acquisition) are taught among a full range of IB/MYP subjects. The Grade 9 Masterworks Program is a graduation requirement, requiring in-depth research, a formal oral presentation, and reflection on feedback from external mentors. The program emphasizes excursions and inquiry-based learning to cultivate critical inquiry, community engagement and leadership.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared to complete Grades 10 through 12 in the BC Ministry Graduation Program. Students may pursue International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) programmes in high school.

Gifted and Talented
The Grade 9 Masterworks Program provides advanced inquiry opportunities; students must produce work surpassing previous achievements, conduct in-depth research, present to academic advisors and the public, and reflect on feedback from external mentors.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school accepts applications on a rolling basis, with intake running through December 5, 2025. To start, contact via the admissions enquiry page. The four‑step process is as follows: Step 1 Get in Touch; Step 2 Book a school visit for you and your child; Step 3 Decision; Step 4 Enrolment. During Step 2, a full‑day student visit pairs the child with a same‑grade buddy to attend classes and connect with peers; parents join for Morning Stretch and meet the Head of School, while the child continues their day. After the visit, an academic interview with Amanda Szabo is scheduled to understand reading, writing, and numeracy skills; the interview is informational and does not necessarily affect admission decisions. In Step 3, once the application form, fee, documents, and visits are completed, the school reviews the submission and issues a written admission decision; an enrollment offer is provided if accepted. Step 4 Enrolment requires completing and returning the documents listed in the acceptance letter by the deadline, including additional school forms, a review of volunteer and fundraising commitments, and signing and returning the contract and tuition agreement. Tuition and bursaries are described below. The school is a not‑for‑profit organization.

Scholarships
Bursaries provide up to 50% support for families with demonstrated need, with priority reserved for current families; bursaries are reassessed annually and families must reapply each year. Bursary applications are managed independently through Apple Financial. Bursary application fee is $137.50, with a submission deadline of January 31 and a bursary decision around mid‑March.
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