Columbia Academy (CA)

Country
Canada
School Type
Co-education, Kindergarten to Grade 12
Programmes
AP

Columbia Academy is a K–12 private school in Vancouver, Canada. Its secondary section offers Grade 8–12, the British Columbia graduation pathway and AP courses. It is a different institution from Columbia International College in Hamilton, Ontario; confirm the school name and campus address when applying.

School Overview

School Columbia Academy
Location Vancouver, British Columbia; secondary campus: 602 W Hastings Street.
Grades / Programmes Secondary Grade 8–12. Students who meet graduation requirements receive the BC Dogwood Diploma; AP electives are also offered.
Accommodation Homestay arrangements are available. The school indicates that a private bedroom and three meals a day can be arranged. Apply in advance and confirm the location and commute.
Tuition and Budget 2026/27 international Grade 8–12 tuition is CAD 22,800 per academic year: two terms, eight months and up to eight subjects. The annual student services fee is CAD 800 and the application fee is CAD 300. Uniforms, accommodation, additional subjects and graduation fees are extra.

Applications and Entry

The official application process requires transcripts for the previous two years and application information, followed by an interview. International applicants may interview online by arrangement. The school operates three terms; confirm the entry term, transfer credits, English level and expected graduation date.

Prepare recent transcripts, your current grade and intended start date. Confirm English assessments, interviews, transferable credits and available places with the school. Boarding students should also confirm holiday accommodation, custodianship, insurance and transport arrangements.

What Should You Check Before Paying?

  • Written admission conditions, course start dates and application deadlines.
  • The Canadian-dollar (CAD) fee schedule for the relevant academic year, distinguishing tuition, accommodation, meals and additional charges.
  • Deposit, cancellation, refund and visa-refusal terms.
  • Graduation requirements and prerequisite subjects for your target universities.

Official Sources

How Can ISSCC Help?

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Updated: 25 September 2026. Information is based on the school sources listed above. Fees, programmes and available places may change; the school’s latest written confirmation takes precedence.