Why Choose Maple Ridge

  • Location – A community nestled at that foot of the Thompson Mountain Range next to the Fraser River and close to Vancouver, one of the world’s top 5 most livable cities
  • Superior Education – BC teachers, education and students are ranked among the best in the world (PISA Rankings)
  • Extraordinary quality of life with year-round outdoor lifestyle
  • Safe, welcoming and peaceful place to live and study
  • Friendly and diverse people
  • Mild Climate – warm summers, mild winters
  • Cultural, artistic and athletic opportunities
  • Inclusive programming with ESL and International Liaison support
  • Program and course options – IB, academies, arts, music, theatre, languages, athletics, leadership, clubs
  • District managed Homestay Program with in-school homestay coordinators