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Admissions

Our Process

All schools in CISVA (Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdioceses) have a process for admitting students. As part of this process, the school principal shall meet with each family. Admission rules are established to ensure that all Catholics have an equal opportunity to enroll their children in a Catholic school. Priority will be given to Catholic students seeking admission to the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese.

In accordance with CISVA policy, applications for enrolment will be given preference in the order of categories.

  • Children whose parents are practicing Catholics who are active at SFA parish
  • Children whose families are practicing Catholics active in other parishes
  • Children whose families are either not practicing Catholics or are not active in their parish
  • Non-Catholics
Tuition Information for 2024/25 school year
  • Category 1 (1 Child)
  • $416monthly

    • St. Francis of Assisi Parishioners
    • $4056.00 per year

  • Category 2 (1 Child)
  • $496monthly

    • Non-Parishioners and Non-Active Parishioners
    • $4,836.00 per year

  • Category 3 (1 Child)
  • $576monthly

    • Non-Catholics
    • $5,616.00 per year

  • Category 1 (2 Children)
  • $661monthly

    • St. Francis of Assisi Parishioners
    • $6,445.00 per year

  • Category 2 (2 Children)
  • $711monthly

    • Non-Parishioners and Non-Active Parishioners
    • $6,932.00 per year

  • Category 3 (2 Children)
  • $811monthly

    • Non-Catholics
    • $7,907.00 per year

  • Category 1 (3+ Children)
  • $842monthly

    • St. Francis of Assisi Parishioners
    • $8210.00 per year

  • Category 2 (3+ Children)
  • $932monthly

    • Non-Parishioners and Non-Active Parishioners
    • $9087.00 per year

  • Category 3 (3+ Children)
  • $1072monthly

    • Non-Catholics
    • $10,452.00 per year

Tuition is paid from August 1 – May 1 (10 monthly payments)

Tax Receipts: St. Francis of Assisi School issues a charitable donation tax receipt for the religious portion of the tuition. The exact amount is determined annually using a formula created by the Society of Christian Schools in British Columbia in collaboration with Canada Revenue Agency.

How to Apply

2025 – 2026 School Year: The application forms and information is listed below.
We are accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please read the following information carefully. In order for your application to be considered, you must complete and submit to St. Francis of Assisi School Office the following:

    • Completed Application Form

    • Signed Family Statement of Commitment

    • Signed Legal Residency of Parent Form

    • Child’s Birth Certificate – copy

    • Baptismal Certificate for your child – copy (if Catholic)

    • Immunization Record – copy

    • Proof of parent/legal guardian’s citizenship (Canadian birth certificate, passport or citizenship card)

    • Copy of recent report card (if applying for Grades 1- 7)

    • Copies of other supporting documents – Individual Education Plan, Case Management Plan, Medical Information etc.

    • Legal guardianship documents if applicable (proof of court-appointed guardianship must be provided)

Click to download Application Form

Required Documents

*NOTE: Admittance of your child should not be considered confirmed until you have been interviewed and accepted by the Principal. A letter confirming your acceptance will be emailed to you. For more information, please contact our office by email at office@sfaschool.ca

    • Baptismal Certificates: The Catholic school system regulations require that Birth and Baptismal Certificates be presented when the child is registered. Please attach a photocopy of your child’s birth and baptismal certificates along with your application form. Children registering for Kindergarten must have been born in the year 2020 (January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020). Please note that until proof of age is established, enrolment for your child will not be considered complete.
    • Pastor’s Authorization Form: If your family is Catholic, we require you submit the Pastor’s authorization form in which indicates that you are an active Catholic and you and your family attend mass regularly. Priority will be given to Catholic families. This form is given to you IF your child is accepted into the school.
    • Immunization Records: Our government regulation requires that a copy of Immunization Records of every child, be given to the school for records. Children’s vaccines should be up to date.
    • Most Recent Report Card: New Students entering Grades 1 – 7 must present a copy of your child’s most recent report card from their previous school.
    • Legal Residency of Parent: This government form is required to verify the parents or legal guardian lawful admission to Canada and residency in British Columbia.