A Private High School for Local and International Students

Yes. Bodwell accepts local Canadian students in Grades 8–12.

Local students may apply as day students, weekday boarding students, or full boarding students. Bodwell has served local students and families throughout its 35-year history, alongside international students from around the world.

No. Bodwell is a fully accredited BC independent high school serving both local Canadian and international students.

Local students attend Bodwell in a range of ways and are a core part of the school community, learning alongside peers from around the world on our North Vancouver campus.

Many independent schools that offer boarding also serve local day students.

At Bodwell, day students benefit from the same academic program, structure, activities, and global learning environment as boarding students, while continuing to live at home. Some local families also choose weekday boarding for added structure during the school week, returning home on weekends.

Many BC families live too far away to commute to Bodwell each day.

For these families, Bodwell offers weekday boarding, where students live on campus during the school week and return home on weekends and holidays. This option allows students to benefit from the school’s academic structure and support while maintaining regular family time.

Bodwell High School is a university-preparatory academic school. Our programs are designed for students who are working toward university admission and who can meet most academic expectations without formal special education services.

While our small classes, personalized approach and afterschool supports provide guidance and structure, Bodwell is best suited to students who demonstrate growing academic readiness, independence, and a clear university orientation. While we do not offer IEP-based programming, modified curricula, or intensive learning support, to support student success we do provided case-by-case supports such as teacher check-ins, group tutorials, and tutoring where available. Additional supports depend on staffing and scheduling availability.

Fit may vary depending on a student’s learning profile, level of independence, and whether they attend as a day student with family support or as a boarding student living away from home. Families are encouraged to share relevant learning information during the application process so we can assess fit thoughtfully and transparently.

Bodwell’s tuition and boarding fees for BC and Canadian students are comparable to other independent schools in the Lower Mainland.

There are no enrolment fees and no mandatory family donations. Families may choose day attendance, weekday boarding, or full boarding, depending on their needs.

We encourage families to speak directly with our admissions team to understand current fees and options.

Bodwell High School is a privately owned, BC-accredited independent school. The school is led by an experienced on-campus leadership team, including:

• Paul Yuen, Founder-Owner & President
• Stephen Goobie, Head of School
• Housam Hallis, Principal
• Cathy Lee, Founder-Owner & Past Principal
• Shane Chaffey, Vice Principal
• Janice Wong, Head of Business Systems
• Robyn Fallis, Director of Boarding & Special Programs

Applying to Bodwell is straightforward. There is no standardized entrance test required. Our admissions team works with families through a clear application process.

The application process typically includes:

1. Booking a tour or submitting an online application
2. Providing recent school transcripts
3. A conversation with a member of the admissions team
4. Teacher references, if requested

Students applying to one of Bodwell’s Real World Academies may be asked to share a portfolio related to their area of interest. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to space availability.

Bodwell is a BC Group 4 independent high school, accredited by the Province of British Columbia.

The school follows the BC curriculum and meets all provincial academic and operational requirements. For Grades 8–10, Bodwell is also authorized as an IB World School.

Bodwell serves both local Canadian and international students. BC students are welcome to attend as day, weekday boarding or full boarding students on its North Vancouver campus.