Crofton House is an all-girls private school located on a 10-acre campus in Vancouver. It has been educating girls for over a century using innovative teaching methods and world-class facilities. The school aims to foster self-confidence, resilience, creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication in its 850 students from junior kindergarten to grade 12. It is accredited by the Canadian Association of Independent Schools and governed by an elected Board of Trustees.

1. Set on a beautiful ten-acre campus on the Westside of Vancouver, Crofton House is an
inclusive, nurturing community of dedicated teachers, involved parents, and enthusiastic
students. Innovative teaching and learning practices and world-class facilities create a
unique all-girls’ environment where each girl can reach her full potential.
We educate girls for life.
Mission
Building upon a tradition of academic excellence within a supportive community, we
enrich the learning experience of our students to foster self-confidence, resilience,
and creativity to enable each student to reach her unique potential. We value character
development, social responsibility, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Accreditation and governance
Crofton House School is a not-for-profit society accredited by the Canadian
Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) with an elected Board of Governors.
Quote from the head of school
“An exemplary university preparatory school offering junior kingergarten to grade
12, Crofton House School has been enriching girls’ lives for over a century,” says Dr.
Patricia Dawson, Head of School. “Self-confidence, resilience, and creativity flourish
in an all-girls’ environment. Crofton House girls think critically and communicate
effectively. They care about the world and take responsibility for their place within it.
Our girls are supported as they flourish and excel – in academics, the arts, athletics
and in life.” - Dr. Patricia Dawson
At a glance
Founded: 1898
Type: Day school for girls
Total School Population: 850
Grades: JK - 12
Total Teaching Staff: 100
Graduation Class of 2013: 91
Location: Situated on ten acres in a
well-established residential area on
the Westside of Vancouver, British
Columbia.
Memberships: CAIS, NAIS, ISABC,
NCGS
Media contact
Jenée Elborne
Director of Communications
& Marketing
Crofton House School
3200 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6N 3E1
t: 604 263 3255 ext. 4700
e: jelborne@croftonhouse.ca
croftonhouse.ca/media
Crofton House School
Established in 1898, Crofton House School is an exemplary university preparatory day
school for girls from junior kindergarten to grade 12.