Frequently Asked Questions

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The best way to learn more about Meadowridge is to visit us in person. If you are unable to do so we recommend looking through our Campus Tour page on the website.

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Browse through our website

Have a general look through our website or if you are interested in a specific program visit their respective areas of the website. Have a look at all our main pages by browsing through the main navigation at the top of the website. If you aren't sure where to start, try visiting these pages:

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Connect with us and ask questions

If you can't find an answer to your question just let us know. You can fill out the form on this page to the right or email the Admissions Office at admissions@meadowridge.bc.ca.

If you are ready to learn more but aren't quite ready to apply please Inquire. You will then have access to our Apply Portal and invited to Admissions events.

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We think what makes Meadowridge truly special is its outstanding education, it’s IB curriculum, and of course the strong supportive community it fosters. Our students have access to a wide range of academic resources, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated team of educators focused on their success. We think our campus, outdoor experiential education program to name a few, are pretty neat too!

Yes we do. Our intake grades each year are Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 4, Grade 6, and Grade 9.

When openings in enrolment occur in other grades, they become opportunities for new applicants. This varies from year to year. 

We do not accept students into Grade 12 with the exception of IB students in very specific circumstances. Be sure to contact admissions@meadowridge.bc.ca for more details. 
 

The numbers of students in each class differs per grade level. In certain grades class sizes that are very small are detrimental to learning, whereas larger class sizes in certain grades helps to form a community and develop a positive learning environment.

Regardless of the number of students in each class we ensure there are more than enough teachers, staff, and resources for all the children.

In general our classes from Junior Kindergarten* to Grade 5 tend to be between 18 to 20 children. In Grade 6 to 10 the class sizes tend to be between 20 to 22 children. This number can vary outside these ranges from time to time.

*Junior Kindergarten requires special regulations from Fraser Health Authority because of the children's age. There can be no more than eight children for one Early Childhood Educator in the class.

Grade 6 to Grade 11 applicants outside of Canada/USA/UK are required to take the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). The Meadowridge SSAT Code is 4992.

To register or find more information about these tests, please visit www.ssat.org.
 

Admission to Meadowridge is selective and competitive and is based on a comprehensive holistic assessment of each applicant. As part of our determination for potential success in our program, we consider the following: academic records, assessment/test scores, extra-curricular activities, skills and achievements, demonstrated character, and overall readiness for our enriched program.

At Meadowridge we generally receive more applications than we have seats for. All students who have been offered a place in our wait pool will be considered if and when a seat becomes available. Applicants are welcome to re-apply the following school year should they not receive an offer of enrolment. There is no limit to the number of times an applicant may apply.

At Meadowridge, we believe part of an enriched school experience involves working with families from diverse backgrounds - economic, social, and cultural. To help us achieve this, applicants unable to afford a Meadowridge education are welcome to apply for one of the school's scholarships or bursaries should they meet the requirements.

The financial assistance we provide gives students an opportunity to build lasting friendships and be part of a vibrant community that values diversity and inclusion.

Meadowridge School welcomes applications from all families regardless of where they currently reside; however, preference is given to Canadian residents. We are a day school only; and do not offer boarding or homestay and all of our students must live in the local area with one or both of their parents. Please note, we do not offer ESL or ELL programs. International applicants must be able to provide proof of their valid Canadian immigration documents for both the applicant and parent(s) at the time of enrolment.

Yes, students must be fluent in written and oral English at time of assessment. We do not offer ESL programs at Meadowridge.

At Meadowridge School we work directly with applicant families. We do not engage in any financial or contractual agreements with agents. It is important for us to get to know families authentically so we require direct contact/communication with families at all times.

Bus services are offered to help our students get to and from school each day. Our students are a busy bunch, and so we offer morning pick-up, afternoon drop-off, and optional late buses throughout the week. All of our regular buses arrive to Meadowridge at 8:15am and leave at 3:40pm.

Learn more about Bussing & our Routes

Bus sign-up happens once a student is enrolled. An email is sent out to all new families by June with sign-up options. Please note: Bussing is for students in grades 1 to 12.

Yes! We do offer After-School Care for our younger learners. As well, there are a number of athletics teams and co-curricular clubs that are hosted after school.

Learn More About the After-School Care Program

Please note: Our After-School Care is a program for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3.  If you have any questions, please contact the program manager, Mrs. Michelle Ludwig at afterschoolcare@meadowridge.bc.ca.

Donations and gifts cannot be accepted during the admissions process.

While donating to Meadowridge is optional, we highly encourage it, as each contribution directly benefits our students by funding enhancements across the continuum. By giving, you also join generations of families who have invested in making Meadowridge the best it can be for our community, both now and for the future.