Overlooking Vancouver City Center
Resource
Personalized Pathway for Every Student
95% of graduates admitted to target university
Onsite boarding
Athletics and Arts
Your Gateway to the World
Parents - Our Closest Partners
Welcome to
Bodwell High School
Bodwell High School was founded in 1991 and is located in the waterfront of North Vancouver, Canada, overlooking the Vancouver Harbour and City Centre. It is a co-educational, university preparation boarding school, offering IB-MYP for grades 8 to 10 and BC curriculum for grades 10 to 12.
Bodwell provides a culturally diverse environment for students from Canada and around the globe and enables them to become active learners and well-rounded citizens. Our students are continually guided by a counsellor from admission to post-secondary, following a personalized pathway plan for their unique needs and aspirations.
What do they say about Bodwell?
![Ayako Naruke]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658432751/bodwelledu/z6x0oepslahwyyijgp2q/AyakoNaruke.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658432751/bodwelledu/z6x0oepslahwyyijgp2q/AyakoNaruke.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658432751/bodwelledu/z6x0oepslahwyyijgp2q/AyakoNaruke.png","width":664}])
Ayako Naruke
Class of 2015 - JD Student at Osgoode Hall
My classes definitely inspired my path that I'm on today. I studied criminology for my undergraduate in Toronto as a result of my Law 12 class taught by Mr. Griffin. We went to the BC Supreme Court on a field trip, where I met this amazing lawyer and a judge who inspired me to practice and study law.
![David Chen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658427079/bodwelledu/vb3etg3rpqxucctvf9at/DavidChen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658427079/bodwelledu/vb3etg3rpqxucctvf9at/DavidChen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658427079/bodwelledu/vb3etg3rpqxucctvf9at/DavidChen.jpg","width":600}])
David Chen
Class of 2010 - Supervisor at Crowe Mackay LLP
...in such an environment, I was able to thrive. Canada is just very welcoming. I really wanted to get into university in Canada. Therefore, I had that purpose; that drive to excel... I graduated from here in 2012, and subsequently I went to university a UBC Okanagan, where I studied management and more specifically specialized in accounting.
![Santa Ono]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658359429/bodwelledu/vvfsrkvpks0kkgfz3bf0/SantaOno.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658359429/bodwelledu/vvfsrkvpks0kkgfz3bf0/SantaOno.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658359429/bodwelledu/vvfsrkvpks0kkgfz3bf0/SantaOno.jpg","width":600}])
Santa Ono
President, UBC (2020)
Bodwell's motto is Strength in diversity. It is a slogan that resonates with me because I can appreciate how our diversity strengthens us individually, and how the diversity of institutions strengthens those institutions, and how the diversity of institutions strengthens the cities, the provinces, and the nations in which they are located.
![Nicole Anders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674592106/bodwelledu/or1wovfrkew9g5tou0a5/DrNicoleAnders.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674592106/bodwelledu/or1wovfrkew9g5tou0a5/DrNicoleAnders.jpg","width":266}])
Nicole Anders
Class of 2005 - Clinical Psychologist
Bodwell was an amazing school for me, it got me interested in diversity, in other cultures, in travel… it is the reason I became fluent in Spanish and have travelled the world not only for school/work but for pleasure too. I also feel Bodwell gave me a great academic foundation to succeed.
![Huimin Chen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658359902/bodwelledu/lbslaryttt20phyzheck/HuiminandMakayla.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658359902/bodwelledu/lbslaryttt20phyzheck/HuiminandMakayla.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658359902/bodwelledu/lbslaryttt20phyzheck/HuiminandMakayla.jpg","width":600}])
Huimin Chen
Parent
Makayla became more independent, not only in her life skills, but in her clarity for future goals. She was able to meet friends from all around the world, expanding her horizon and tolerance for other cultures. She became more confident and actively participated in school events and student parliament. As a result, she became much more responsible...
![Saeid Haji Nia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658359911/bodwelledu/q1rnazdrky7f77upgamh/SaeidHajinia.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658359911/bodwelledu/q1rnazdrky7f77upgamh/SaeidHajinia.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658359911/bodwelledu/q1rnazdrky7f77upgamh/SaeidHajinia.jpg","width":600}])
Saeid Haji Nia
Parent
A very important issue for me was not academic... The life skills, language skills, how to communicate, and creativity and leadership - all these things, Nima, just last week, told me, Dad, really, I miss this at Bodwell.
![Ginger Lindberg]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658358190/bodwelledu/wfq57mhyjjaa6infxkgr/p6bv5COJ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658358190/bodwelledu/wfq57mhyjjaa6infxkgr/p6bv5COJ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658358190/bodwelledu/wfq57mhyjjaa6infxkgr/p6bv5COJ.jpg","width":574}])
Ginger Lindberg
Parent
I really wanted her to go to a place where she could actually not be taught what to think, but rather, how to think. And I feel, especially this year, she has some fantastic instructors that have a strong university background and they are really challenging her.
Recent updates
![Bodwell High School Joins University of Toronto’s Select Partnerships list]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741388331/bodwelledu/pizjd0pmc8v22sfhjqod/UniversityofToronto1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741388331/bodwelledu/pizjd0pmc8v22sfhjqod/UniversityofToronto1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741388331/bodwelledu/pizjd0pmc8v22sfhjqod/UniversityofToronto1.png","width":600}])
Bodwell High School is proud to announce its official inclusion in the University of Toronto’s select partnerships list, making it the only school outside of Ontario to achieve this distinction.
Approximately one-third of Bodwell graduates apply to U of T each year, with a high acceptance rate. During a recent seminar for Bodwell parents, Ms. Sagebelle Wu, Assistant Director of Business Development & Partnership Management at U of T, shared: “Bodwell students tend to do very well at the University of Toronto.”
Looking ahead, the University of Toronto plans to run its Leadership Education and Academic Preparation (LEAP) workshop at Bodwell this March for the third consecutive year. Additionally, Bodwell students have been recipients of summer enrichment scholarships to attend U of T’s International Summer Academy for the past two years, a tradition the school aims to continue in 2025.
These initiatives underscore the many university-related opportunities available to Bodwell students, solidifying the school’s commitment to academic excellence and global leadership.
![Bodwell hosts LEAP workshop with UoT]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726613687/bodwelledu/jio8ubl1ffsuhirch4eu/UOFTLEAP.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726613687/bodwelledu/jio8ubl1ffsuhirch4eu/UOFTLEAP.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726613687/bodwelledu/jio8ubl1ffsuhirch4eu/UOFTLEAP.png","width":800}])
This morning, we were excited to host the Leadership Education & Academic Preparation workshop with colleagues from the University of Toronto. Twenty of our Pre-University students had a chance to engage in hands-on leadership development...
![Bodwell Founders receive Lifetime Achievement Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719627790/bodwelledu/mhazxflfwouemlc9awio/06252024BCIEWAwards-811png-brightened_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719627790/bodwelledu/mhazxflfwouemlc9awio/06252024BCIEWAwards-811png-brightened_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719627790/bodwelledu/mhazxflfwouemlc9awio/06252024BCIEWAwards-811png-brightened_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719627790/bodwelledu/mhazxflfwouemlc9awio/06252024BCIEWAwards-811png-brightened_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719627790/bodwelledu/mhazxflfwouemlc9awio/06252024BCIEWAwards-811png-brightened_1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719627790/bodwelledu/mhazxflfwouemlc9awio/06252024BCIEWAwards-811png-brightened_1.png","width":2200}])
We are pleased to announce that our school's founders Mr. Paul Yuen and Ms. Cathy Lee have received the BCCIE Award for International Education Lifetime Achievement, to recognize significant contributions to the field throughout their careers...
![2024 Graduation Speaker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713545281/bodwelledu/mhopubw1vkqnmdbsimo7/Dahl-current-portrait.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713545281/bodwelledu/mhopubw1vkqnmdbsimo7/Dahl-current-portrait.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713545281/bodwelledu/mhopubw1vkqnmdbsimo7/Dahl-current-portrait.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713545281/bodwelledu/mhopubw1vkqnmdbsimo7/Dahl-current-portrait.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713545281/bodwelledu/mhopubw1vkqnmdbsimo7/Dahl-current-portrait.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1713545281/bodwelledu/mhopubw1vkqnmdbsimo7/Dahl-current-portrait.jpg","width":2200}])
Bodwell High School is looking forward to a very special guest speaker this June for the Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2024...
We look forward to welcoming you
I always love the moment I first meet a new student as he or she arrives. From that moment forward, I get to see that student’s personal journey of transformation. I want all new students to know that they can seek me out for any concerns or questions, and I will work with staff to find the right supports.
Mr. Stephen Goobie
Head of School
From new student orientation to graduation, as a counsellor, it has been a joy to be a part of each student’s journey. Bodwell High School provides a rich and dynamic environment for students before they move towards a post-secondary education.
Ms. Meghan Dalziel
Head Counsellor
The best thing about working with new students is seeing them grow to reach their full potential. Self-actualization of who they are as people inside in and outside the classroom is what's most important to me as an educator.
