Starting a new school year can be intimidating, and starting at a new school in a new country can be even more daunting. Meeting people, figuring out how to get around the city, finding places to eat, taking classes, and learning new things can be overwhelming when you’re faced with it all at once.
During the winter months in Burnaby, the weather can change drastically overnight. Waking up to fresh snow outside isn’t an uncommon sight around Metro Vancouver.
All of our Secondary Schools prepare students for life after graduation with excellent academic, arts, science, work, and career experience programs. But this guide will give you a quick outline of each of our 8 secondary schools unique qualities.
It’s never too early to start thinking about university applications. Burnaby is home to two amazing post-secondary schools and only a short trip from the beautiful University of British Columbia.
Here at Study In Burnaby, we’re firm believers that studying abroad is a great thing to do. You’ll make new friends, discover a new way of life and learn another language. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any challenges to overcome.
We had some fantastic news earlier this month! Four Burnaby School District teachers have been selected as finalists for the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. This is a fantastic acknowledgement for the teachers and our School District. We are incredibly passionate about teaching and developing students, so it’s great to receive such recognition.
We at Study in Burnaby are always proud of our students’ academic achievements and we just wanted to take a little time to acknowledge all the talented people who have been raising the high academic standards in Burnaby.
It’s been a slam dunk season for Burnaby basketball. The Burnaby South Rebels have clinched the provincial title in the AAAA tier. The Rebels are the top team in BC! The AAAA/Quad A tier is fiercely competitive, as the Rebels ousted every other qualified high school team in BC comprised of over 300 boys enrolled in grades 11 and 12.
While only in its third year, the Robotics (Mechatronics) Program at École Alpha Secondary has been a big success with students. Incorporating subjects such as math, physics, and computer engineering with the core competencies of collaboration and critical thinking, ensures that students in the one-year program will have a huge advantage in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields for post-secondary education and careers.
Byrne Creek Community Secondary School, located in the Kingsway South district zone of Burnaby, is an inclusive place of learning, serving the needs of a diverse population of 1100 students, as well as the surrounding community.
With superior academic programs and modern facilities, all located within a city of vibrant green spaces, modern shopping malls, safe residential neighbourhoods, and state of the art public transit, choosing an education in Burnaby is the right choice.
Academics
Burnaby School District has one of the largest Advanced Placement (AP) programs in Canada.
Location
Burnaby is located in the centre of Metro Vancouver. Its world-class SkyTrain public transit provides access to downtown Vancouver in just 30 minutes.
Facilities
Burnaby schools feature modern facilities and state of the art technology.
