EDUCATING
GOD'S CHILDREN

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John Knox Christian School

Who We Are

Established in 1955

JKCS has notable history.
It was founded in 1955 by a diaspora
of Dutch believers, 4 teachers
and 65 students.

Interdenominational
and Multicultural

Our 650 students represent 18
denominations from 26 nations
around the world.

Christ-Centred Education

With Christ at the centre of all things,
our students learn to use their talents
and the opportunity of an excellent education
to serve God and love humanity.

High Academic
Standards

With a 9.2/10 Fraser Institute
rating (5-year average),
we consistently place in the
top 5% of BC schools.

John Knox Christian School

Who We Are

Established in 1955

JKCS has notable history.
It was founded in 1955 by a diaspora
of Dutch believers, 4 teachers
and 65 students.

Interdenominational
and Multicultural

Our 650 students represent 18
denominations from 26 nations
around the world.

Christ-Centred Education

With Christ at the centre of all things,
our students learn to use their talents
and the opportunity of an excellent education
to serve God and love humanity.

High Academic
Standards

With a 9.2/10 Fraser Institute
rating (5-year average),
we consistently place in the
top 5% of BC schools.

How We Are Unique

PROGRAM

We place a high priority on innovative curriculum development, including a K-12 coding curriculum. The school offers enriching learning with a complementary range of student leadership and service opportunities.

STUDENTS

Our students have a diverse range of personalities, learning needs, gifts and abilities. We teach them to live in community by cultivating peace-filled and supportive relationships with their friends and classmates.

TEACHERS

Our professionally trained teachers are Christians who understand that the Biblical narrative of redemption should inform and shape every aspect of what they do.

COMMUNITY

The JKCS community generously extends hospitality to one another. Staff, parents, alumni and students work, celebrate, give, worship and pray together.

How We Are Unique

PROGRAM

We place a high priority on innovative curriculum development and on enriching learning with a complementary range of student leadership and service opportunities.

STUDENTS

Our students have a diverse range of personalities, learning needs, gifts and abilities. We teach them to live in community by cultivating peace-filled and supportive relationships with their friends and classmates.

TEACHERS

Our professionally trained teachers are Christians who understand that the Biblical narrative of redemption should inform and shape every aspect of what they do.

COMMUNITY

The JKCS community generously extends hospitality to one another. Staff, parents, alumni and students work, celebrate, give, worship and pray together.

We have a new Secondary Campus

New Campus Opened Sept 2019

Our new campus opened in Sept 2019 and is designed to accommodate 450 students.

Located in New Westminster

Our urban location is close to Westminster Quay, Anvil Centre, and Moody Park. A public bus runs between the New Westminster Skytrain Station and the school’s front door.

Highlights of our Secondary Campus

The 52,000 sq. ft. modern facility was innovatively designed to inspire learning and to support ambitious educational goals. A Foods Lab, Maker Space, Rooftop Badminton Court/Green Space, Outdoor Classroom with Media Wall, Cardio Fitness Center and beautiful Chapel are just a few of the special places students will enjoy.

Learn About our Secondary School
 

We have a new Secondary Campus

New Campus Opened Sept 2019

Our new campus opened in Sept 2019 and is designed to accommodate 450 students.

Located in New Westminster

Our urban location is close to Westminster Quay, Anvil Centre, and Moody Park. A public bus runs between the New Westminster Skytrain Station and the school's front door.

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR SECONDARY CAMPUS

The 52,000 sq. ft. modern facility was innovatively designed to inspire learning and to support ambitious educational goals. A Foods Lab, Maker Space, Cardio Fitness Center and beautiful Chapel are just a few of the special places students will enjoy.

Learn About our Secondary School

Campus Locations

Secondary Campus

260 12th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4H2
Telephone: 604-523-1580
Email: info@johnknoxbc.org

Elementary Campus

8260 13th Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 2G5
Telephone: 604-522-1410
Email: info@johnknoxbc.org
Office Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri

How to Apply

Step 1

Book a school tour or
attend an open house

Step 2

Fill in the application form

Step 3

Receive admission package
(if accepted)

John Knox Christian School is committed to showing all students respect as image-bearers of God irrespective of their gender, race, culture, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.