Students enrolled in the North Vancouver School District's AFK Studio Art Academy develop advanced skills in the visual arts. The Academy's curriculum broadens their options, encourages their success in post-secondary art studies, and opens doors to careers in the arts.

Through the development of a personal portfolio each year, students gain increasing confidence in their abilities as artists. Exploration of drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture provide students with a variety of artistic processes, culminating in yearly exhibitions of their work.

Intensive studio/classroom work, visits to artists' studios and post-secondary institutions equip students with an understanding of the skills and commitment required to pursue the visual arts in a post-secondary setting. Exposure to a variety of artists during each school term adds to the richness of students' experiences in the AFK Studio Art Academy.

Students gain an understanding of trends in contemporary Canadian art and career elements required of successful studio artists.

Cost of this Academy is $450.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website.

Since September 2014, The North Vancouver School District has partnered with Basketball BC to provide its students with the best basketball skill development program in British Columbia. Under Chris Weimer, head coach, Capilano University Women’s Basketball, academy coaches lead students from North Vancouver Schools through a fast paced, high energy, developmental and high performance basketball curriculum. The strength of this academy lies in our coaches and their ability to motivate and push student-athletes to be human-beings of integrity and high-character, while reaching their highest potential as basketball players.

The program consists of the Basketball Academy curriculum as set out by Basketball BC and the Physical and Health Education curriculum established by the B.C Ministry of Education. Students earn their grade level P.H.E. credit upon successful completion of the program.

Cost of this Academy is $1400 for the Academy Stream and $1500 for the Advanced Stream.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

In partnership with Gaming Stadium Esports, the North Vancouver School District is excited to offer British Columbia's first secondary enhanced program focused on the business of gaming.

The Business and Gaming Entrepreneurship Lab will provide students learning opportunities from industry leading professional with years of experience in the business of gaming. The Business and Gaming Entrepreneurship Lab will provide students with grade-level Applied Design, Skills and Technologies credits for Business Education and Information and Communication Technology towards graduation.

The Business and Gaming Entrepreneurship Lab would be open to all students regardless of experience in gaming. Interested students will have optional opportunities to connect with industry professional as well as Career Education Work Experience placements related to the production and organization of gaming events and content. Students interested in advancing in this area can, through the program's connection to The Gaming Stadium and Volcanic Media, discover pathways from secondary school to post-secondary institutions and/or employment in the technology/industrial sector in North Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

The program consists of a curriculum as set out by Ministry of Education. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn up to of 12 grade-level credits (per year) in a variety of Applied Design, Skills and Technology courses:

Cost of this Academy is $1221.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

Beginning in September 2014, the North Vancouver School District formed a partnership with Seymour Dance to offer a Dance Academy at Windsor Secondary School. The Dance Academy is parallel in design to existing academies, and provides for the participation of all students, male and female, regardless of their dance experience.

Goals and Highlights

Dance-Centered program aimed at developing the whole dancer consistent with the educational goals of leadership, fitness, active living and personal and social responsibility

Encompasses individual training for balance, flexibility and strength as well as endurance, agility, body awareness and coordination

Provides professional dance training in a wide variety of dance styles that will result in a well-rounded and diverse dance education

Uses a passion for dance as the basis for becoming lifelong learners

The program is held at Seymour Dance Studio and consists of the Dance Curriculum as set out by Seymour Dance and the Physical and Health Education curriculum established by the B.C. Ministry of Education. Students earn their grade level P.H.E. credit upon successful completion of the program.

Cost of this Academy is $1575.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

The DMA goes beyond the technical skills and knowledge fundamentals for working with digital media. At its core, DMA is a program that nurtures and evolves young people to develop the habits of mind to be inquisitive, creative, imaginative, innovative, and highly motivated in the creation of meaningful results. Students have the opportunity to learn and work collaboratively on real-world projects.

North Vancouver School District's Digital Media Academy (DMA) located at École Argyle Secondary School, is an enriched hands-on program that provides students with access to a broad and useful range of skills and knowledge in digital design, technology, project management, and problem solving. The DMA incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). Students will learn to create meaningful stories and solve challenging design problems.

One of the main goals of the DMA is to prepare students for post-secondary training as well as the many career opportunities in Digital Media, Science, Engineering and Technology.

The DMA suits students who are highly motivated and self-directed with a strong interest in Science, Engineering, Design, and/or Digital Media. The students work in cohorts and take their courses together which creates a dynamic and collaborative learning environment.

Students gain experience through project-based learning in DMA, field-trips to a variety of local companies, film & animation studios as well as post-secondary & specialty schools. As well, DMA offers visits with industry professionals through masterclasses, presentations, and workshops.

Cost of this Academy is $1312.50

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

The DMAL goes beyond the technical skills and knowledge fundamentals for working with digital media. At its core, DMAL is a program that nurtures and evolves young people to develop the habits of mind to be inquisitive, creative, imaginative, innovative, and highly motivated in the creation of meaningful results. Students have the opportunity to learn and work collaboratively on real-world projects.

North Vancouver School District’s Digital Media Academy Lite (DMAL), located at École Argyle Secondary School, is an enriched hands-on program that provides students with access to a broad and useful range of skills and knowledge in digital design, technology, project management, and problem solving. The DMAL incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). Students will learn to create meaningful stories and solve challenging design problems.

The DMAL suits students who are highly motivated and self-directed with a strong interest in Science, Engineering, Design, and/or Digital Media. The students work in cohorts and take their courses together which creates a dynamic and collaborative learning environment. Students gain experience through project-based learning, field-trips and contact with industry professionals.

Students gain experience through project-based learning, visits with industry professionals through masterclasses, presentations, and workshops as well as field trips.

Cost of this Academy is $525

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

North Vancouver School District in partnership with Field Hockey BC (FHBC) and Sea to Sky Field Hockey Club offers the Field Hockey Academy, which provides programming for all students, regardless of their field hockey experience.

The program consists of a field hockey curriculum focused on holistic athlete development, including technical/tactical skills training, strength and conditioning, and performance education, and the Physical and Health Education curriculum established by the B.C Ministry of Education. Students earn their grade level P.H.E. credit upon successful completion of the program.​​

Students seeking an opportunity to compete at a high- performance level will be constantly evaluated by FHBC Academy coaches regarding their potential within the performance pathway. Athletes demonstrating the appropriate skills and traits will be invited by our coaching staff for inclusion in FHBC's Provincial Team tryout structure for a selection opportunity for Team BC.

Cost of this Academy is $2780.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

In partnership with N/C Hockey Group, the North Vancouver School District opened a Hockey Skills Academy at École Windsor Secondary School in 2004. The Academy's program is licensed by Hockey Canada as a Hockey Skills Academy. This co-ed program provides for the participation of all students, male and female, regardless of their hockey experience.

The Hockey Skills Academy is an athlete-centred program aimed at developing the whole athlete. The goal is to enhance a player's confidence and self-esteem while giving them opportunities beyond the secondary school system.

The Hockey Skills Academy program has developed and is proving to be an extremely positive experience for students. With the coordination of secondary school timetables in the North Vancouver School District, the program is accessible to students outside the Windsor School catchment area.

The program consists of the Hockey Skills curriculum as set out by Hockey Canada and the Physical and Health Education curriculum established by the B.C Ministry of Education. Students earn their grade level P.H.E. credit upon successful completion of the program. Leadership opportunities are available by request/invitation to senior students.

Cost of this Academy is $1387.50 for skaters, $971.25 for goalies.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

The North Vancouver School District is pleased to partner with Zen Maker Lab to offer this STEAM Academy (Science Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) for students in Grades 10-12. Students will engage in learning opportunities that require the use of innovative technology, collaboration, and problem-solving skills involving math, science, and engineering principles.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a B.C. Ministry of Education grade-level credit for Robotics.

Cost of this Academy is $2252.50.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

The Rowing Academy started in September 2022. North Vancouver School District is partnering with Deep Cove Rowing Club (a member of Rowing BC and Rowing Canada) to offer students a program that replaces students’ regular P.E. courses. Deep Cove Rowing Club (DCRC) has run Youth rowing programs for nearly two decades. The DCRC boathouse is located in a District of North Vancouver building shared with Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak.​

The program consists of a curriculum which complies with the Physical and Health Education curriculum established by the B.C. Ministry of Education. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn their grade-level P.H.E. credit.

Cost of this Academy is $1985.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

In September 2012, the North Vancouver School District formed a partnership with the North Shore Girls' Soccer Club (NSGSC) to offer the Soccer Academy at Windsor Secondary School. The Soccer Academy provides for the participation of all students, male and female, regardless of their soccer experience.

The Academy covers all aspects of soccer training: skills, tactics & fitness, as well as injury prevention, nutrition and leadership training. The Academy is geared for students who are interested and enthusiastic about improving their soccer skills and fitness.

Students earn their grade level P.H.E. credit upon successful completion of the program.

Cost of this Academy is $1900.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.

Since 2012, the North Vancouver School District has partnered with Volleyball Canada to offer students this unique program which replaces students’ regular P.E. courses and offers 700+ hours of volleyball instruction that combines on-the-court and physical training.

The program consists of a curriculum as set out by Volleyball Canada, which complies with the Physical and Health Education curriculum established by the B.C Ministry of Education. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn their grade-level P.H.E. credit.

Cost of this Academy is $2,152.50.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy

To apply for the 2024/25 school year, please submit an application on the NVSD Academy Applications website between January 19 and February 29, 2024.