Secondary Program

North Vancouver School District offers secondary students comprehensive programming – from academics to athletics, to the arts, and technology.

Overview

All North Vancouver secondary schools have developed comprehensive programs for students that support strong academics, athletics, fine arts and technology. In addition to the core academic subjects, our schools offer an extensive variety of music, art, drama and athletic programs, as well as a wide selection of elective subjects, such as robotics; photography; psychology; and fitness and conditioning.

The Secondary Program is designed to provide students with the courses necessary to enter university, college or other post-secondary institutions, as well as the skills and training necessary to pursue career and vocational opportunities.

Fine Arts subjects such as dance, drama, music, and visual arts provide opportunities for students to represent their learning through creating, communicating and performing.

Applied Design, Skills and Technologies (ADST) courses such as engineering; woodwork; metalwork; textiles; computer sciences; and auto mechanics provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and apply practical skills.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative abilities, and prepare students for future careers in high-demand fields.​

Each secondary school has at least one international counsellor available to assist international students with course programming, as well as offering support and guidance throughout students' year(s) of study.

Secondary school international students may reside with family members or in an approved homestay program.

Our Secondary Schools

Argyle Secondary

Located in the central North Vancouver area known as Lynn Valley, Argyle Secondary School provides students with a 21st century learning environment. The school's approximately 1,600 students in Grades 8-12, including around 90 international students, can choose either an English or French Immersion Program of study. Some Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in Grade 12. Argyle is the host of Digital Media Academy (DMA) and DMA Lite. In addition to a strong academic focus, Argyle offers students diverse music and award-winning sports opportunities. A brand new Argyle Secondary opened its doors in January 2021.

Carson Graham Secondary

Located centrally in North Vancouver, Carson Graham Secondary offers a state-of-the art school for approximately 1,400 students in Grades 8-12, including approximately 100 international students. Carson Graham offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) for all Grade 8, 9 and 10 students, and the two-year Diploma Programme (DP) for Grade 11 and 12 students. Carson Graham is known for its award-winning athletic teams, and music programs including concert and jazz band, guitar, and concert and jazz choir.

Handsworth Secondary

Located within a 12-minute transit ride to Grouse Mountain, a popular local ski destination, Handsworth Secondary offers both English and​ French Immersion programs for its approximately 1,550 students in Grades 8-12, including around 100 international students. In addition to Grade 12 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the school offers excellent sports and music programs, including Orchestral Strings, and over thirty clubs. A brand new Handsworth Secondary opened its doors in February 2022.

Seycove Secondary

Located in the Deep Cove/Seymour area of North Vancouver, Seycove at sə́yəmətən offers Grade 8-12 programming to approximately 600 students, including around 60 international students. In addition to the strong sense of community and proximity to Deep Cove (popular for kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding) and Seymour Mountain (known for skiing and mountain biking), Seycove offers comprehensive course selections, plus an exceptional music program, Performance Learning Program (PLP), and Basketball and Rowing Academies for Grades 8-12.

Sutherland Secondary

Sutherland Secondary is North Vancouver School District's only semester school. It is a state-of-the-art school, centrally located and well-served by transit. It is home to approximately 1,250 Grade 8-12 students, including around 100 international students. Sutherland is home to Basketball and Volleyball Academies, many athletic extracurricular teams and programs, a robust drama program, and over thirty clubs. 

Windsor Secondary

Located in the Seymour Mountain area of North Vancouver, Windsor Secondary offers both English and French Immersion programs for its approximately 950 students, including approximately 100 international students. Unique to Windsor are its Dance, Soccer and Hockey Skills Academies, which are skill development programs for students in Grades 8-12 of all abilities. Windsor is the only school in the NVSD that has a full automotive workshop and automotive technology program, and a 30,000 square foot air-supported facility (or "bubble") for indoor soccer.