Bodwell High School


Bodwell High School is a private co-educational boarding school offering grades 8 to 12, and , in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Background

Bodwell High School was founded in 1991 in the City of Vancouver and is a non-denominational, co-educational day and boarding school, offering grades 8 to 12 and university preparation. In September, 2003, the school moved into its new facility on Harbourside Drive in North Vancouver, overlooking Burrard Inlet and the Vancouver harbour. Bodwell's purpose is to "provide a culturally diverse environment for students from around the globe, and enable them to become active learners and well-rounded citizens who contribute positively to the world."
Bodwell's courses follow the Provincial Curriculum prescribed by the British Columbia Ministry of Education. Students who fulfill the graduation program receive a high school graduation diploma issued by the Ministry of Education. Junior and senior grades are specialized to best fit the needs of Bodwell students.
As of the Fall 2016 Term, Bodwell students represented over 40 countries.

School culture & philosophy

The Bodwell motto or school slogan is "Strength in Diversity" and "Education for a Changing World"
Bodwell may be named after one of the first settlers in Vancouver whom had ties with the CPR　Railway.

Awards

Bodwell High School won the Study Travel Magazine prize for 'STM Star High School Award' in 2014 and again in 2015. In June 2015, Bodwell won the Excellence in International Education Marketing Award from the BCCIE.

Certifications

Bodwell High School is certified by the British Columbia Ministry of Education.

Memberships

Bodwell High School is a member of the British Columbia Council for International Education, the Federation of Independent Schools British Columbia, Study in British Columbia, Imagine Canada, the Canada Eurasia Russia Business Federation, and the Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association.

School teams & activities

Athletic teams and clubs
Competitive teams
Art clubs
Performing art clubs