Southpointe Academy

What Southpointe Academy does

Southpointe Academy is a K-12 co-educational independent day school located in Tsawwassen, BC (South Delta), operating as the not-for-profit Tsawwassen Independent School Society under the Societies Act of British Columbia. Founded in 2000, the school serves 710 students across Kindergarten through Grade 12 and is the only school in Delta — and one of few in Canada — authorized to deliver the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum, encompassing the Primary Years Programme (K-5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). The core educational product integrates the British Columbia curriculum with the IB framework, supplemented by Project Discover experiential outdoor education, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, Titan Athletics (55+ teams), a K-12 Arts Programme, and a University Counselling service that reports over 95% of graduates admitted to their university of choice.

The school's revenue model is tuition-driven with multiple recurring streams. Domestic tuition for 2026-2027 is $27,300 CAD for K-Grade 10 and $28,500 CAD for Grades 11-12, with international students paying $52,300 CAD annually. New families pay a one-time non-refundable $15,000 Education Investment Deposit and a $5,000 new student enrolment fee, plus non-refundable application fees of $435 (domestic) or $870 (international). Ancillary recurring fees include the dining programme ($2,000), outdoor education ($465-$795), bus service ($1,100-$2,100), and graduation-related charges. Sibling discounts of 5-15% incentivize multi-child retention.

Go-to-market is direct-to-family via a structured admissions process anchored at Kindergarten intake with limited entry points for Grades 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8; the process includes personalized campus tours, open houses, online inquiry forms, January student assessments, and family interviews, with offers confirmed January through April. Marketing relies on the school's own digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X) and community word-of-mouth referrals via the Buddy Programme and Titan Alumni Society. The school holds accreditations from the IB Organization, ISABC, CAIS, FISA BC, and the BC Ministry of Education. Currently operating from an 80,000 sq ft main campus (opened 2012) and a separate Senior School Campus (opened March 2022), Southpointe is mid-execution on a Master Campus Plan that will add 70,000+ sq ft and 26 new classrooms, expanding capacity to 850 students over the next 5-7 years.

Name

Southpointe Academy

Legal name

Tsawwassen Independent School Society

Website

https://southpointe.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Independent K-12 education
• IB Continuum Programme
• University preparatory school
• Experiential outdoor education
• Private school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition: Annual tuition fees for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Kindergarten to Grade 10: $27,300; Grade 11-12: $28,500. Additional $3,900 assessed for students not qualifying for BC Government grant.
2. International Student Tuition: Annual tuition for international students at $52,300. Includes application, dining programme fees, and mandatory costs.
3. Application Fees: Domestic applicants: $435; International applicants: $870. Non-refundable and non-transferable. Re-application fee: $200.
4. Program Fees: Dining Programme: $2,000; Outdoor Education (Grade 4-5): $465; Outdoor Education (Grade 6-11): $795; Grade 12 Grad Retreat: $795; Graduation Fee: $850. Bus fees: $1,100-$2,100.
5. Education Investment Deposit: One-time $15,000 Education Investment Deposit per family due upon enrolment for the Society's operational or capital requirements.
6. New Student Enrolment Fee: $5,000 per student enrolment fee for new students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Southpointe Academy is a K-12 independent university-preparatory day school delivering the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum Programme from Kindergarten through Grade 12 — including the IB Primary Years Programme (K-5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) — combined with enrichment programmes such as Titan Athletics, Arts, Project Discover outdoor education, university counselling, student support, library services, and a Summer Programme.

Product overview

Southpointe Academy is a K-12 independent school offering the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum Programme from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The core educational offerings include the IB Primary Years Programme (K-5), IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10), and IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). Beyond academics, the school provides enrichment programs including Titan Athletics (55+ teams), an Arts Programme (STEM, visual arts, drama, music), Project Discover experiential outdoor education, University Counselling, Student Support services, The Hodgins Library, and a Summer Programme. The school operates as a not-for-profit institution under the Tsawwassen Independent School Society.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate program for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students, offering inquiry-based learning with conceptual understanding and student agency at Southpointe Academy.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) International Baccalaureate program for Grades 6-10, providing a holistic framework with Sciences, Design, Visual & Performing Arts, and Language Acquisition through inquiry-based learning at Southpointe Academy.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Globally recognized IB program for Grades 11-12 including six subject areas, extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) at Southpointe Academy.
• Summer Programme Summer camps and programs offered annually for students at Southpointe Academy, described as a record-breaking program year over year.
• Titan Athletics Comprehensive athletic programming for Grades 3-12 with over 55 teams including soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross country, badminton, track and field, golf, and rock climbing at Southpointe Academy.
• Arts Programme K-12 arts program including STEM, visual arts, design, drama, and music with purpose-built spaces such as The Academy Theatre, Bo Min Junior Art Studio, and Gkioulis Design Studio at Southpointe Academy.
• Project Discover (Experiential & Outdoor Education) Outdoor education program for Grades 4-12 featuring camping, hiking, canoeing, ecological studies, and marine studies, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program at Southpointe Academy.
• University Counselling Program Personalized university counselling starting in Grade 9 with one-on-one guidance, course selection, career exploration, and post-secondary application support at Southpointe Academy.
• Student Support Program Academic and social-emotional support including counselling, study skills instruction, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention services at Southpointe Academy.
• The Hodgins Library School library with thousands of print and digital materials, serving as a hub for classroom research, independent study, and leisure reading at Southpointe Academy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% of graduates accepted to university of choice
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAGE Dining ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SAGE Dining Services provides chef-crafted, from-scratch meals made with fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Includes welcoming dining space with Boundary Bay views. A key staff wellbeing benefit enabling faculty to focus on teaching.
• OmicroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOmicron, led by Vice President and Lead Architect Kevin Hanvey, designed and built the current main campus (opened 2012) and is collaborating on the new expansion campus design. Partnership ensures functional, visually attractive buildings offering optimal learning environment.
• South Delta Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for parking needs. Southpointe development plan meets all municipal requirements with additional parking accommodated through church cooperation. Reduces traffic impact on surrounding area.
• Duke of Edinburgh's AwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational award system recognizing youth achievement. Southpointe students aged 14+ can complete Adventurous Journey, Service, Skill, and Physical Recreation at each level. Managed by Outdoor Education Coordinator and Middle School Teacher.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stratford Hall:
• Mulgrave School: Mulgrave is a co-ed independent IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP) in West Vancouver serving K-12. It is the closest comparable to Southpointe in curriculum model (full IB Continuum), tuition tier, and Vancouver-area market. Southpointe's own Head of School previously served as Deputy Head at Mulgrave.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthpointeAcademy
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/school/southpointe-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/southpointeacademy
• Xx.com/SouthpointeA

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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