What York House School does

York House School is a private, not-for-profit, CAIS-accredited independent school for female-identifying students in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating across three academic divisions: Little School (Junior and Senior Kindergarten, applying a Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy at a separate East Boulevard campus), Junior School (Grades 1-7), and Senior School (Grades 8-12). The Senior School supplements the BC Curriculum with Advanced Placement courses, Capstone projects, Global Online Academy electives, Career-Life Connections (including Work-integrated Learning with alumni mentors), and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Co-curricular programming spans the York House Tigers athletics program (multiple BC championship titles), 27+ clubs, Outdoor Education with international exchanges, and a Community Learning service program with local non-profit partners.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition ($31,225 for JK-Grade 7 and $31,900 for Grade 8-12 for 2025-26), supplemented by Annual Giving Campaign donations, a $17M YHS Foundation endowment that funds need- and merit-based financial aid (up to $1M annually), and various fees (PA membership, raffle, yearbook, outdoor education). The go-to-market is a direct, sales-led admissions funnel operating exclusively from two Vancouver campuses, with no boarding, homestay, or international enrollment permitted for families lacking Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. Digital infrastructure includes the myYHS parent/student portal (powered by AMAIS) and the YHS Connect alumni networking platform, both integrated with mainstream SaaS tools including Raiser's Edge NXT, ADP Workforce Now, and Google Workspace. The institution has approximately 4,000 lifetime alumni and is governed by a Board of Governors, with the separately incorporated YHS Foundation overseeing endowment and scholarship funding.

Name

York House School

Legal name

York House School

Website

https://yorkhouse.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

York House School is a not-for-profit, CAIS-accredited independent all-girls JK-12 school in Vancouver, BC, founded in 1932, offering Reggio Emilia-inspired early years, BC Curriculum, AP and Capstone programs, and a $17M endowment-supported financial aid program to Vancouver-resident families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA), Alternative/Pedagogical Model Private Schools (Project-Based, Democratic, etc.) (EDAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Independent K-12 education
• All-girls school
• Reggio Emilia approach
• Private school tuition
• Advanced Placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: York House School operates as a not-for-profit independent school, channeling all tuition revenue directly into school operations including innovative programs, outstanding educators, and relevant resources. Tuition for 2025-26 is $31,225 for JK-Grade 7 and $31,900 for Grade 8-12, plus additional fees for PA membership, raffle, yearbook, outdoor education, and after-school programs.
2. Annual Giving Campaign: Community donations supporting programming and experiences not included in tuition fees or government grants. Donations fund essential equipment, technology, scholarships, and financial aid. Directed giving options include The Yorkie Fund (unrestricted), school-specific funds, and financial aid contributions.
3. YHS Foundation Endowments: Foundation endowment fund currently valued at $17 million, overseen by a Board of Trustees, providing ongoing scholarship and financial aid funding through investment returns and planned giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

York House School is a private, not-for-profit JK-12 independent school for female-identifying students in Vancouver, BC. It delivers day-school education across three divisions—Little School (JK-SK, Reggio Emilia-inspired), Junior School (Grades 1-7), and Senior School (Grades 8-12, BC Curriculum plus AP, Capstone, and Global Online Academy electives)—supplemented by athletics, clubs, outdoor education, community learning, learning strategies, wellness counselling, and post-secondary pathways advising.

Product overview

York House School is an independent, CAIS-accredited all-girls JK-12 school in Vancouver, BC, founded in 1932. The institution operates three academic divisions—Little School (JK-SK with Reggio Emilia philosophy), Junior School (Grades 1-7), and Senior School (Grades 8-12 with AP, Capstone, and Global Online Academy supplements)—supported by a Learning Strategies program, Wellness and Personal Counselling, and a Post-Secondary Pathways counselling service. Co-curricular offerings span Athletics (York House Tigers), Clubs and Co-curricular Activities, Outdoor Education, Community Learning, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. The school provides a Financial Aid and Scholarships Program (up to $1M annually) through its $17M YHS Foundation endowment. Digital infrastructure includes the myYHS parent/student portal (powered by AMAIS) and YHS Connect alumni networking platform. With approximately 4,000 alumni worldwide, York House embodies its motto 'Not for Ourselves Alone' through community engagement, financial accessibility, and leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Little School (Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten) Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood day-school program for ages 3-5, located at the separate Little School campus at 3247 East Boulevard, Vancouver. Includes one Junior Kindergarten class (capacity 16) and two Senior Kindergarten classes (capacity 24 each), each with two teachers, featuring project-based learning, indoor/outdoor exploration, and early numeracy and literacy development.
• Junior School (Grades 1-7) BC Curriculum-aligned day-school program for Grades 1-7 with a Reggio Emilia philosophical approach, average class size 20-22 students. Includes core academics, co-curricular clubs, athletics, arts, outdoor education, Community Learning, and structured House-system leadership roles beginning in Grade 3.
• Senior School (Grades 8-12) BC Curriculum day-school program for Grades 8-12 supplemented by Advanced Placement courses, Capstone projects, and Global Online Academy electives. Average class sizes 6-22 depending on subject. Features university and academic counselling, Career-Life Connections, Work-integrated Learning, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and daily Teacher Advisory Group sessions.
• Learning Strategies Program Personalized academic support service operating at both Junior and Senior Schools that helps students understand their individual learning profiles and develop toolkits for independence. Provides needs-based and strengths-based support including small-group sessions, one-on-one coaching, and classroom accommodation coordination, funded in part by the Stephanie (Southam) Carlson Learning Strategies Fund.
• Wellness and Personal Counselling Confidential on-campus counselling service providing short-term support to students experiencing personal, mental health, social, academic, or health challenges. Counsellors run workshops on decision-making, emotional well-being, and stress management, and liaise with families and external professionals as appropriate.
• Community Learning Program Service-learning and global-citizenship program integrating local community partnerships (Vancouver Food Runners, Canuck Place, Greater Vancouver Food Bank, etc.) with student-led clubs such as First Responders, Green Club, and the Incubator for Social Innovation. Includes peer mentoring and the annual Spark Day event connecting students with industry professionals and non-profits.
• Athletics Program (York House Tigers) Co-curricular athletic program for Junior and Senior School students, with Tigers teams competing in ISEA, LMISSAA, and VS2S leagues. Junior School offerings include cross-country, volleyball, swimming, basketball, track & field, and ultimate; Senior School offerings include volleyball, basketball, field hockey, swimming, alpine skiing, soccer, badminton, tennis, golf, and track & field. Tigers have won multiple BC and regional championships.
• Clubs and Co-curricular Activities Structured club program with Junior School clubs (Mindfulness, Robotics, Choir, Drama, Improv, Board Games, Puppetry, etc.) and Senior School clubs (DECA/Business, Model UN, STEAM Club, Debate, Dance, Philosophy Club, Climate Leaders Fellowship, Yearbook). Clubs run during lunch, after school, and as semester or year-long programs.
• Outdoor Education Program Experiential learning program integrating environmental education and interdisciplinary learning through outdoor excursions. Junior School students participate in overnight trips; Senior School students lead and mentor on excursions to BC's mountains, forests, and waters. International exchanges to Australia and the UK are also offered.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Globally recognized personal development framework offered to Senior School students at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. Students set SMART goals across four sections—Skills, Fitness, Volunteering, and Adventurous Journey—fostering leadership and community engagement aligned with the school's motto.
• Career-Life Connections (CLC) and Capstone Program Senior School program guiding students through post-secondary planning and career exploration. Includes Work-integrated Learning with alum mentors in Grade 11, a self-directed Capstone project guided by an advisor and external mentor, and one-on-one university and academic counselling from Grade 8 through Grade 12.
• Financial Aid and Scholarships Program Need-based and merit-based financial assistance program administered through the YHS Foundation, offering up to $1 million annually in tuition and program support. Includes over 20 named scholarships (Founders Scholarship, Diamond Foundation Scholarship, Parents' Association Tiger Scholarship, etc.) and confidential financial aid processed via Apple Financial Services.
• myYHS (Parent/Student Portal) School management and parent/student portal powered by AMAIS, providing access to academic records, course information, schedules, and school communications. Used by current families for daily access to school information and by prospective families for the online admissions application process.
• YHS Connect (Alumni Networking Platform) Digital networking platform exclusively for York House School graduates, offering mentorship matching, event registration, volunteer sign-ups, job exploration, and an alum business directory. Integrates with LinkedIn for profile creation; current students gain access in Grade 11 for career mentorship connections.
• YHS Foundation and Annual Giving Registered charitable foundation with an endowment valued at $17 million overseeing scholarship endowments, financial aid, and program enhancement funding. Annual Giving Campaign runs October through June supporting the Yorkie Fund (unrestricted), school-specific funds, and Financial Aid; the Legacy Society (130+ members) manages planned giving and bequests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates receive offers of admission at post-secondary institutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vancouver Food RunnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership where York House students engage with food rescue and redistribution efforts, supporting local food security initiatives as part of Community Learning program.
• Canuck Place Children's HospiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing York House students opportunities to volunteer and support children with life-threatening illnesses and their families through community service initiatives.
• The Terry Fox FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership supporting cancer research through student-led fundraising events and awareness campaigns.
• Greater Vancouver Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Frenzy partnership where Junior and Senior School students organize food drives to support food-insecure community members.
• Union Gospel MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership including toy and hamper drives supporting vulnerable populations in Vancouver.
• Downtown Eastside Women's ShelterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual holiday box donations supporting women and children in the Downtown Eastside community.
• BC SPCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-organized pet supply drives supporting animal welfare in the community.
• The Reading BearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy partnership where York House students mentor and read with children from local schools.
• Apple Financial ServicescoreOthersThird-party financial review partner that assesses financial circumstances of applicants for Financial Aid and makes recommendations to the Financial Aid Committee. Charges $137.50 application fee per financial aid application.
• Aboriginal Mother Centre SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-led community initiatives supporting Indigenous families and mothers through donations and volunteer efforts.
• Global Online AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership providing Senior School students access to online courses and electives through GOA's network of leading independent schools worldwide.
• Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)coreOthersNational organization providing professional development, accreditation standards, and networking opportunities for independent schools across Canada.
• Independent Schools Association of BC (ISABC)coreOthersProvincial professional association for independent schools in British Columbia offering professional development and collegial networking.
• International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS)coreOthersGlobal organization connecting leading all-girls schools for advocacy, research, and professional development on girls' education.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreOthersNational organization representing independent schools in the US and internationally, providing resources, conferences, and professional development.
• Independent School Management (ISM)minorOthersEducational management organization providing professional development resources and training for independent school faculty and staff.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stratford Hall: Vancouver IB World School offering JK-12 with a project-based, inquiry-led pedagogy that mirrors aspects of York House's Reggio Emilia and Capstone approach.
• Crofton House School: Vancouver's other leading all-girls JK-12 independent school, also CAIS-accredited and IB-affiliated. Crofton House is the closest single-sex peer and competes directly for the same female-identifying student pool in Vancouver.
• St. George's School: Vancouver's leading all-boys JK-12 independent day and boarding school. Operates in the same local independent-school market and competes for faculty, donor share, and reputation, though not directly for students.
• Little Flower Academy: Vancouver all-girls Catholic JK-12 independent school. Competes directly with York House for female-identifying students and families seeking single-sex education, differentiated by religious affiliation.
• West Point Grey Academy: Vancouver-based independent JK-12 school offering a rigorous liberal-arts program. Competes in the same local premium market and overlaps on co-curricular breadth and university-prep outcomes.
• Mulgrave School: West Vancouver IB World School offering JK-12 with co-curricular depth and a Global Online Academy partnership profile similar to York House's. Targets the same premium North Shore/Vancouver family segment.
• Southridge School: Independent JK-12 day school in Surrey, BC, with strong athletics and university-prep outcomes. Competes for the broader Metro Vancouver premium independent-school market and overlaps on co-curricular participation rates.
• Vancouver College: Vancouver-based all-boys Catholic JK-12 independent school. Operates in the same premium market with comparable athletics profile and university-prep outcomes, though differentiated by religious affiliation and single-sex focus.
• Brentwood College School: Mill Bay, BC-based independent boarding school for Grades 9-12. Comparable in academic rigor, co-curricular excellence, and university-prep outcomes, though differentiated by boarding model and co-ed structure.
• Shawnigan Lake School: Vancouver Island-based independent boarding school with a comparable athletics-first culture and university-prep focus. Competes for BC-wide premium boarding-day student share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/yorkhousedotca
• Facebookfacebook.com/yorkhouseschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/york-house-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/yorkhousevan
• Xx.com/yorkhouseschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about York House School