Education has a huge impact on our lives. Those early moments of classroom inspiration, the friends we make, even our route to school – by bike, bus, or sidewalk – all help us form our earliest sense of what it means to be in the world. And these experiences influence our entire lives.
So for a lot of people looking for a new home, having good schools nearby is absolutely crucial. Whether you have a little one already, or are planning to start a family soon, it’s imperative that you set them up for success.
We are very lucky in Vancouver. Many of our public schools are truly excellent, and the communities that support them are active, caring, and involved.
Fairview is no exception. From standard K-7 elementary to French immersion, there are a number of great options in the immediate area.
False Creek
900 School Green
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3N7
Right next to Charleson Park, False Creek Elementary will be the likely school of choice for elementary students close to Spruce.
Henry Hudson
1551 Cypress St.
Vancouver, BC
V6J 3L3
At the foot of the Burrard Street Bridge, at Cornwall and Cypress, Henry Hudson offers French immersion for grades K-3 (soon to expand to K-7).
L’Ecole Bilingue
1166 W. 14th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
V6H 1P6
At 14th and Alder, L’Ecole Bilingue offers all French immersion, all the time. K-7.
Simon Fraser
100 W. 15 Ave.
Vancouver, BC
V5Y 3B7
Located over at 15th and Columbia, Simon Fraser edges up to Mt. Pleasant. K-7.
Elsie Roy
150 Drake St.
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2X1
Elsie Roy, a new facility, is just across the bridge in Yaletown, next to the Roundhouse Community Centre.
Choosing a good school for your kids is crucial. For more information, visit the Vancouver School Board (which also happens to be right around the corner from Spruce, incidentally.)
VSB Education Centre
1580 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V6J 5K8
