Alpha Secondary School

Quick School Facts

Population:1,300 students

Grades:8–12

School Calendar:Semester

Start Dates:September & February

Website:alpha.burnabyschools.ca

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Location Map (PDF):

Address: 930 Alpha Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 3E2

Best Known For

Exceptional support for international students, French Immersion, international award-winning Robotics Program

AP Courses

Art 2D Design, Art 3D Design, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, French, Human Geography, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Visual Arts

Unique Courses/Programs

Robotics, Theatre & Dance Company

Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Curling, Golf, Gymnastics, Mountain Biking, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Skiing & Snowboarding, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling.

Recent Sports Championships

Top debate team in Greater Vancouver area 3 years in a row.
VEX Robotics world championships, ranking team 2 years in a row.

Visual & Performing Arts

AP Studio Art 2D & 3D, Drawing & Painting, Ceramics & Sculpture, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Dance Technique & Performance, Media Arts / Photography, Theatre Production

Clubs

Music Production Club, Alpha Photojournalism Club, Alpha Political, Science Club, Model UN, Music Council, Pre-Med Club, Robotics Club, STEM Club

Highlights

Alpha Secondary provides international students with a caring and supportive environment where it is easy to make friends and seek added assistance from teachers.

In September 2018, a new wing with state-of-the-art facilities was opened

Alpha runs a very popular and prestigious Robotics Certificate program

The school offers a strong academic program with a range of Honours and Advanced Placement courses for high-achieving students. Ninety-two percent of Alpha students who wrote AP exams last year scored a level 3 or more.

Alpha runs an excellent Health and Physical Education program, including the Fitness Leadership program which provides students with an opportunity to become certified BCRPA fitness instructors and earn college credits.

Alpha Secondary School