Senior School - Grade 8 - 12
Voice and choice to shape your path
With a comprehensive academic program and a supportive environment to pursue their passions, Yorkies grow in new directions during Senior School.
Complete design challenges in the STEAM lab. Perform in the concert band. Connect with children at the local YWCA. At York House, as in life, there are infinite paths to fulfillment—and no wrong turns.
Our expert teachers offer hands-on support as these Yorkies shape their future, using thoughtful methods like Harkness Learning and Visible Thinking routines to cultivate creativity and ensure student voices are always heard.
Senior School Yorkies also have access to a dedicated, confidential Wellness Hub to care for mental and emotional well-being. Whether preparing for post-secondary, cultural travel, career pathways, or personal projects, the Senior School years equip students to embrace whatever comes next.
Ambitious Academics
Advanced Placement Courses
York House empowers girls to take on academic risks and intellectual challenges. Advanced Placement (AP) courses build confidence, responsibility, and resilience while creating a smooth transition into higher education. AP students strengthen their post-secondary applications, gain future-ready skills like strong study habits and problem-solving, and are more likely to graduate post-secondary in four years.
We offer the following AP courses:
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature & Composition
- French Language
- Studio Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Statistics
- Physics 1 and 2
- Human Geography
- Macroeconomics
- Comparative Government & Politics
Global Online Academy
In addition to their core and elective courses, Grade 11 and 12 students can expand their horizons through Global Online Academy (GOA). Explore a subject you’re curious about. Gain additional elective credits. Work with students and teachers across the world. This flexible learning hub connects Yorkies to a global community of teachers and peers in enriching, interactive online courses that complement the established York House curriculum.
Career-Life Connections
Career-Life Connections (CLC) courses are the stepping stone to life after high school—a chance for students to explore a subject or industry that piques their interest outside of the York House curriculum. With mentorship and guidance from alums and field experts, Yorkies drive their own Capstone project and participate in Work-integrated Learning (WIL) to set them up for future success.
Find Your Place and Belong
Community LearningCommunity compassion and involvement are woven into every day as Yorkies contribute meaningfully to those around them—engaging in reciprocal learning both on-campus and throughout Vancouver. |
Student LeadershipYorkies know that being a leader isn’t about what others can do for you—it’s about what you can do for others. From the House Champions who keep our school spirit high to the Student Ambassadors guiding families on campus tours, York House Senior School students have many opportunities to lead by example. |
School SpiritWhether you’re in Arbutus, Cypress, Maple, or Pine House, the YHS spirit comes alive with fun and friendly competition. Senior School Yorkies cheer on their Housemates across grades and earn points in tournaments, volunteer initiatives, and lively events—all striving towards the coveted House Shield and Trophy awarded at the end of each school year. |
Teacher Advisory GroupsSenior School Yorkies connect with teachers and peers in daily Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) sessions. These small groups cultivate and strengthen an authentic sense of belonging through meaningful conversations and one-on-one guidance from a dedicated Teacher Advisor. TAGs serve as a space for check-ins, announcements, and the honouring of commemorative events, as well as time to celebrate special individual accomplishments. |
