School programs · North Vancouver School District (SD44)

North Vancouver IB programs and academies

The full IB continuum from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with the Middle Years Programme for every Grade 8–10 student at Carson Graham. Grade 8–12 academies charge fees and apply in winter.

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Grades
Grades 7–10
Format
Grade 7 students who want a secondary school other than their designated one submit a Transfer Request. Academies and the IB Diploma Programme have their own applications.
Cost
IB through Carson Graham is part of public school. Academies charged from $525 to $2,330 for 2026/27, with some bursaries.
Official site
www.sd44.ca

Key dates

  • ConfirmedTransfer Request priority period opensMon, January 4, 2027
  • Not confirmed yetTransfer Request priority period closesMarch 2027 (date to be announced)
  • Not confirmed yetAcademy first-round applicationsWinter 2027 (2026 first round closed before February 28)
  • Not confirmed yetIB Diploma Programme application (Grade 10)February 2027 (2026 deadline: February 11)

What it is

North Vancouver offers all three IB programmes. The Primary Years Programme runs at Capilano, Queen Mary and Norgate elementary schools.

Carson Graham Secondary teaches the IB Middle Years Programme to all its Grade 8–10 students, and offers the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12.

The Diploma Programme needs a separate application in Grade 10. For September 2026 the deadline was February 11, 2026. The school recommends an MYP level 6, an A, or 86% in all subjects.

Grade 8–12 academies focus on sports, dance and digital media. 2026/27 academies included Basketball, Dance, Hockey Skills, Rowing, Soccer and Volleyball (Grades 8–12), and Digital Media (Grades 9–12). Artists for Kids Studio Art and Field Hockey were not offered in 2026/27.

There is no district-wide gifted class or mini school listed on the NVSD program pages.

A good fit if: North Vancouver students who want an internationally recognized program, or who have a strong sport, dance or media interest.

How to register

  1. If Carson Graham isn't your designated secondary, submit a Transfer Request in Grade 7. The priority period for September 2027 opens January 4, 2027 and closes in March 2027 (date to be announced).
  2. Transfer Requests are made in person: book an appointment with Central Registration and bring the form and original documents. Requests are granted only if space allows.
  3. For an academy, apply on the NVSD academies page in winter. In 2026, first-round applications closed before February 28. Later applications were placed if space allowed or waitlisted.
  4. For the IB Diploma Programme, apply to Carson Graham in Grade 10. In 2026 there was an information night on January 29 and a February 11 deadline.

How to prepare

  • Talk with your child about whether an inquiry-based IB program fits how they like to learn.
  • Note that an approved Transfer Request is acted on right away, so only request what you'll accept.

For grade-by-grade options see Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10.

Common questions

Which North Vancouver school has IB for Grade 8?

Carson Graham Secondary. It teaches the IB Middle Years Programme to all its Grade 8 to 10 students and offers the IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12.

How do I apply to Carson Graham from outside its catchment?

Submit a Transfer Request during the priority period, which opens January 4, 2027. Requests are granted only if space is available.

How much do North Vancouver academies cost?

For 2026/27, fees ranged from $525 (Digital Media Academy Lite) to $2,330 (Hockey Skills Academy). A limited number of bursaries are available.

What comes next

Math

Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Contests

University of Waterloo contests for Grades 9 (Pascal), 10 (Cayley) and 11 (Fermat). Written at school on February 23–24, 2027.

Grades 9–11$6 per student

Sources

Last checked October 2, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.