Learning

Supporting our students to achieve their highest potential

At CHA we know our learners are growing up in a fast-changing world. They need to know how to access information, test the accuracy of the information and analyze the information to gain greater knowledge and understanding.

Our academic learning environment allows our students to learn within a global context; to be thoughtful and critical thinkers; and to be problem-solvers who take action.

We are a uniquely caring and nurturing school community, which enhances every student’s learning experience. The varied learning styles, talents, and abilities of all our students are provided for, with individually planned enrichment and development courses.

We offer athletics and arts programming as integral components of our educational experience. The outdoor education program is an important venue for relationship building, confidence building and team building. Our learners are encouraged and supported to achieve their highest potential and to develop confidence and leadership skills.

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Primary Years Program
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) spans Kindergarten to Grade 5, providing a strong foundation for inquiry-based learning. After completing the PYP, students transition into the Middle School program.
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Middle Years Program
The Middle School program serves students in Grades 6 to 9 and supports their academic and personal growth during these formative years. After Grade 9, students transition into our Senior School program.
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Senior School
The Senior Program includes Grades 10 to 12 and prepares students for post-secondary success through rigorous academics and personalized university counselling. Select Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered, and our students consistently achieve a 100% post-secondary acceptance rate.

The CHA Advantage

  • Your Child will be Known

    Students are understood, known and cared for. Through learning experiences and co-curricular activities, trusted adults connect with your child to ‘know’ them in many settings.

  • Your Child Will Know Themselves

    Our learners need to know and understand themselves – how they best learn, how they best process information, the environment that allows them to do their best work and how they can use this self-knowledge to support others in their learning.

  • School Wide CARE Philosophy

    Although we have three campuses, our leadership team and faculty embrace the same CARE philosophy with an emphasis on Character, Ability, Relationships and Opportunities for Exploration. Although different age groups are represented in each campus, the culture and climate remain the same.

  • Small Class Size

    From 16 in kindergarten to a maximum of 22 in grade four and above, smaller class numbers lead to strong connections in a trusted, safe learning environment where learners are known.

  • Highly Qualified Teachers

    Whether it is ongoing professional development from the IB organization, the Advanced Placement (AP) program, athletic coaching, second language instruction, and Duke of Edinburgh training, our teachers have a love of learning and a desire to hone their craft of teaching ensuring our learners are well prepared for future educational and life opportunities.

  • Collaborative and Innovative Teaching

    As we prepare future ready citizens, our methodology is defined by best practices born from constant collaboration and research. The CHA faculty provides a standardized program ensuring learning engagements, assessment tasks, and resources are held constant for all learners.

  • Program Depth and Breadth

    Our platform of inquiry focuses on constructing meaning where there is opportunity for further exploration. Through Flex Fridays, Problem Based Learning Blocks, a robust Outdoor Education program, learners are exposed to various challenges and pathways in order to discover their passions and interests.

  • A Welcoming and Inclusive Environment

    At CHA, we celebrate that diversity of thought brings forth the best discussions and understanding of concepts. Being open-minded and learning to think critically are supported through our diverse class environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Class Sizes?

Crescent Heights Academy maintains small, intentionally capped class sizes. Research shows that smaller classes promote stronger teacher–student relationships, individualized learning, and higher levels of student engagement and success.

2026-27

  • Kindergarten | 18 students, 3 classes, 54 total students
  • Grade 1 | 18 students, 3 classes, 54 total students
  • Grade 2 | 19 students, 3 classes, 57 total students
  • Grade 3 | 19 students, 3 classes, 57 total students
  • Grades 4 | 23 students, 3 classes each grade, 69 total students
  • Grades 5 to 8 | 24 students, 3 classes each grade, 72 total students
  • Grade 9 | 22 students, 3 classes each grade, 66 total students
  • Grade 10 | 18 students, 3 classes each grade, 54 total students
  • Grade 11-12 | 24 students, 2 classes each grade, 48 total students

As our student body progresses into the upper grades, class sizes will continue to be structured with three divisions per grade. Enrollment projections indicate that by the 2026–27 school year, our total student population will surpass 720.

What is your school "ranking?"

School rankings in British Columbia are published by an independent organization called the Fraser Institute. Each year, students in Grades 4 and 7 across the province complete standardized assessments known as the Foundation Skills Assessments (FSAs), which measure core skills in reading, writing, and numeracy.

The Fraser Institute uses these FSA results—along with other publicly available data—to calculate a weighted score and determine each school’s ranking. Elementary schools are ranked out of approximately 1,000 schools, while secondary schools are ranked out of roughly 250 across British Columbia.

As of October 28, 2025, Crescent Heights Academy proudly holds the #1 ranking among 1,051 schools in British Columbia. This ranking is shared with 23 other schools in BC. Our students continue to excel, achieving literacy and numeracy scores within the 96th to 100th percentiles.

 

Why is the tuition 1/3 the cost of other IB schools in BC?

Crescent Heights Academy operates with an annual budget based on anticipated enrollment and follows a lean, responsible financial model. We believe that quality education should be accessible to all students, regardless of socio-economic background.

In addition to annual tuition and government grants, we rely on fundraising initiatives and community support to help fund non-operational and enrichment expenses. While we ask families to consider a minimum annual donation of $200, contributions are entirely voluntary, and families are encouraged to give in ways that align with their personal means.