Admissions FAQS
1. Admissions
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Brockton offers both Entrance Scholarships and a needs-based based financial aid bursary. Please visit our Affording Brockton section for more details.
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As Brockton is a day school, students must live with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or in an approved Homestay situation.
An International Student fee of $8500.00 will be charged to cover the cost of education not funded by the Province of BC.
International Students are students whose parents do not possess Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, or students whose parents do not possess a valid Work or Study Permit from Immigration & Citizenship Canada (IRCC), with a minimum validity of 1 year
International Student Documentation Required: International students are required to provide a valid student visa from Immigration Canada. The School will issue the enrolment letter required for your visa application only after accepting an admission offer and fees are paid in full.
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We will consider mid-term enrollment if the circumstances are right.
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Brockton School has main intake years at the Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 8. Given the school is strategically growing our classes and adding sections, applications will be accepted across all grades.
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Class size varies across grades. Brockton has an excellent staff to student ratio of 1-6.
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We consider the partnership of parent/guardian, student, and school to be integral to the success of the Brockton student. Families are encouraged to connect directly with our Admissions department for expectations, requirements and processes.
2. Admissions Assessment
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JK and K: Students will meet with the early learning teachers in a small group. The assessments typically include a series of developmentally-appropriate activities and an observation period as students interact with those around them. Teachers are looking for developmental milestones, social-emotional readiness, and a good fit with the school/programme.
Grades 1-5: Students will meet with the primary years teachers in a small group setting. The assessment is designed to assess students on their academic abilities as well as their social-emotional, communication, and collaborative skills.
Grade 6-12: Students will meet with teachers/admissions team in either an individual or small group setting to engage in a personal interview, a writing sample with prompt, and an assessment of thinking skills.
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We do not offer a separate English Language Learner Programme but provide language support to accommodate the limited needs of our English language learners. While there’s no requirement for a formal English Language assessment, applicants in grade 4 and above must be proficient in English to be successful in our program. This will be determined as part of the assessment process. If you have completed any English benchmark assessments, you may include the result as part of your application package.
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Students cannot prepare for this assessment in advance, as it is designed to evaluate their developmental and academic milestones in a way that reflects their current abilities.
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Student selection is based on both academic and non-academic considerations, including the ‘fit’ of the child and family with the school; the availability of space and class composition at the particular grade level; and character traits such as curiosity, independence, responsibility, self-discipline, and creativity.
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Yes, parents are invited to meet with a member of our admissions/leadership team for a personal interview to determine alignment of education goals with Brockton and share information about their child.. It is also an opportunity for parents to learn more about Brockton and ask questions.
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We consider the partnership of parent/guardian, student, and school to be integral to the success of the Brockton student. Families are encouraged to connect directly with our Admissions department for expectations, requirements and processes.
3. School Life
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Brockton offers Cub Care and Cub Club – an after school care program for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5. This program is delivered by an in-house team of professionals who hold an appreciation for the philosophy, and expectations of Brockton School’s educational programming and provides students time for homework, structured and unstructured play, and making meaningful connections with peers.
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Drop off and pick up bus service is currently not available but we look forward to including this service as Brockton grows. Some students use public transit, organize carpools or hire an transportation external provider.
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School generally starts at 8:20am and finishes at 3:30pm with early dismissal on Wednesday as early as 2:00pm. Start and finish time varies slightly across programs.
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Yes. Brockton offers a hot lunch program. It is available for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 students on a fee basis. Parent volunteers organize the program, which runs daily from September to June.
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Teachers know and connect with students allowing them to meet each students needs. Brockton takes a personized approach recognizing the importance of the connection between the student, teacher, and parent relationship.
Brockton offers a holistic learning experience where we aim to help students unearth their own unique genius and to construct their own personal toolkits that will allow them to chart their desired journey. Teaching and learning at Brockton is so much more than delivering, remembering, and understanding; it is about connection, skill building, application, analysis, evaluation, and creation. At Brockton, learning matters and learning for life matters.
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Brockton graduates, driven by their dreams and passions, earn acceptance to universities around the globe, showcasing their academic excellence and ambition. Many of them are making significant contributions. 100% of students graduate and receive multiple offers from post-secondary institutions of their choice.
