Coast Mountain Academy

What Coast Mountain Academy does

Coast Mountain Academy (CMA) is a private, not-for-profit independent day school operating in Squamish, British Columbia, serving students in Grades 7 through 12. Founded in 2013 by board members Geoff Park (founder of Camp Summit) and David Greenfield (founder of the Sea to Sky Gondola), the school was created to provide a local university-preparatory alternative to boarding school for families in the Sea to Sky corridor. CMA currently operates on the Quest University Canada campus and is relocating to the Capilano University Academic Building in September 2026, where it will occupy the entirety of the second floor to unify its middle and senior school divisions.

The school's academic program combines a rigorous university-preparatory curriculum (mathematics, sciences, humanities, French, Latin, applied design, arts) with four signature programs: the LEAD outdoor education program (multi-day wilderness expeditions beginning in Grade 7), the E3 (Enriched Experiential Education) program of workshops, field trips, and guest speakers, the INQubator inquiry-based course pairing students Grades 7-11 with teacher mentors on self-directed projects, and a High Performance Program offering flexible scheduling for elite athletes and performers. Daily physical education and a maximum class size of 20 (typically 16-20) underpin the student experience. Technology is delivered through the MyCMA learning management system (cma.msm.io), with technology described as 'integrated into every stream of the curricula.'

CMA generates revenue almost entirely through recurring annual tuition fees from enrolled students. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is delivered on a quote-based model through the admissions office, with an application deadline of March 31 for the following September. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via the school's website, weekly campus tours, an annual Open House in late November, Whistler information evenings, online Coffee Talks for remote families, and dedicated International Student Program recruitment. A daily Whistler-to-Squamish bus service extends the school's catchment, and a small international student program provides visa and homestay support. Operating geographies are limited to British Columbia, Canada, with the international segment as the only cross-border channel.

Name

Coast Mountain Academy

Legal name

Coast Mountain Academy

Website

https://coastmountainacademy.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coast Mountain Academy is a private not-for-profit independent day school in Squamish, British Columbia, serving Grades 7-12 students from the Sea to Sky corridor through a university-preparatory curriculum integrated with outdoor experiential education, small classes, and a daily Whistler bus service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private education services
• Experiential learning programs
• Outdoor education programs
• University preparatory school
• Independent day school

Headquarters

HQ city

Squamish

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a private independent school, Coast Mountain Academy generates revenue through tuition fees paid by enrolled students. The school offers an Independent Student Program for international students. Tuition information is available through the admissions section of the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Coast Mountain Academy is a private, not-for-profit independent day school providing university-preparatory education for students in Grades 7 through 12 in Squamish, British Columbia. Its offering combines a rigorous academic program with signature experiential components including the E3 (Enriched Experiential Education) program, the LEAD (Leadership Expeditions for Academic Discovery) outdoor education program, the INQubator student-driven inquiry course, a High Performance Program for competitive athletes and performers, and Daily Physical Education. The school serves families from Squamish and Whistler through a dedicated daily bus service and operates an International Student Program for students from outside Canada.

Product overview

Coast Mountain Academy is a university-preparatory private independent school offering a unified educational program for students in Grades 7-12. The core offering combines rigorous academics with signature programs including the E3 (Enriched Experiential Education) program, LEAD (Leadership Expeditions for Academic Discovery) outdoor education, the INQubator inquiry-based course, and a High Performance Program for athletes. All students receive Daily Physical Education, and the academic curriculum spans humanities, sciences, mathematics, languages, arts, and technology across all grade levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Program (Grades 7-12) University-preparatory academic program with rigorous academics complemented by fine arts, athletics, and outdoor education for students in Grades 7 through 12. Course catalog spans Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Languages (French, Latin), Applied Design Skills & Technology, Woodwork, Art, and Independent Studies.
• E3 (Enriched Experiential Education) Instructional program of workshops, field trips, service projects, and guest speakers, carefully constructed along thematic lines by CMA faculty each term to enhance concurrent course learning while encouraging personal growth, leadership development, and confidence.
• LEAD (Leadership Expeditions for Academic Discovery) School-wide outdoor education program integrated into curriculum with overnight trips beginning in Grade 7 and continuing through graduation. Each student completes at least three overnight trips annually plus week-long June adventures across established routes including Garibaldi Park, Strathcona Park, Yukon River, and Sea to Sky destinations, instilling love for the natural world, personal growth, confidence, and environmental stewardship.
• INQubator Student inquiry-based course where students from Grades 7 through 11 design their own inquiry based on questions of personal interest, each paired with a teacher whose expertise aligns with their chosen project and guided through research, scheduling, and investigation.
• High Performance Program Flexible academic program supporting students involved in high-level competitive sport or performing arts who need to balance rigorous training schedules with education.
• Daily Physical Education Daily physical education for all students in the morning, supporting academic focus and student well-being through structured exercise.
• International Student Program Dedicated program for international students enrolling full-time, including visa support, cultural integration, academic placement, and access to CMA's full program including LEAD wilderness expeditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capilano UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Beginning September 2026, CMA will relocate all grades into the Capilano University Academic Building in Squamish. This strategic move unites middle and senior school divisions under one roof, providing access to university-designed academic facilities including state-of-the-art science laboratories, modern classrooms, and student-life spaces. The move represents a significant enhancement of the student learning experience.
• Quest University CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMA currently operates from the Quest University campus in Squamish, utilizing their facilities including classrooms, Recplex, and cafeteria spaces. The campus borders Garibaldi Provincial Park and overlooks the Tantalus Mountains and Howe Sound, providing direct access to outdoor education environments.
• FISA BC (Federation of Independent School Associations of BC)minorOthersCMA is a member of FISA BC, which represents independent schools in British Columbia and provides advocacy, resources, and professional development for member institutions.
• ISEEN (Independent Schools Experiential Education Network)minorOthersCMA is a member of ISEEN, connecting with other independent schools focused on experiential education to share best practices and innovative approaches.
• Squamish Chamber of CommerceminorOthersCMA is a member of the Squamish Chamber of Commerce, supporting local business community connections and economic development in the region.
• Tourism SquamishminorOthersCMA maintains membership with Tourism Squamish, supporting tourism promotion of the region while connecting the school to broader community initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Outward Bound Canada: Canadian outdoor experiential education provider offering wilderness expeditions and leadership programs for youth. Comparable to CMA's LEAD program in outdoor pedagogy and expedition format, though delivered as supplemental rather than full-time school programming.

Direct peers

• Pacific Academy: Surrey independent school (Grades K-12) offering university-prep academics with Christian-affiliated values and signature programs. Comparable BC private independent school in scale and tuition tier to CMA.
• West Point Grey Academy: Vancouver-based independent day school (Grades K-12) with rigorous academics and a wide extracurricular offering. Highly comparable to CMA's private independent school model in BC; specifically named as a prior employer of a CMA teacher, signaling overlap in faculty and curriculum philosophy.
• Crofton House School: Vancouver independent day school for girls (Grades K-12) with strong university-prep outcomes and small class sizes. Comparable BC private independent school competing for the same family demographic with a similar academic rigor profile.
• Collingwood School: West Vancouver independent day school (Grades K-12) known for strong academics and co-curricular programming. Comparable BC private independent school competing in the same Sea-to-Sky-to-Vancouver corridor for university-prep families.
• St. George's School: Vancouver boys' independent day school (Grades K-12) with rigorous university-prep academics and signature outdoor/leadership programming. Closest BC analog to CMA's combination of academic rigor and outdoor/experiential emphasis.
• Mulgrave School: West Vancouver IB World School (Grades K-12) offering university-preparatory academics with an international curriculum orientation. Directly comparable to CMA's private K-12 university-prep positioning and international student focus in the BC market.
• Brentwood College School: Mill Bay (Vancouver Island) independent boarding and day school (Grades 9-12) with strong outdoor and experiential programming. Comparable to CMA in grade range, university-prep focus, and outdoor education emphasis, though boarding-based.
• York House School: Vancouver independent day school for girls (Grades K-12) emphasizing academics, athletics, arts, and leadership. Comparable to CMA as a BC private independent school with differentiated signature programs targeting similar university-bound families.
• Glenlyon Norfolk School: Victoria-based independent day school (Grades K-12) with IB programme and outdoor education emphasis. Comparable BC private independent school with a similar blend of academic rigor and outdoor/experiential programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CoastMtnAcademy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CoastMountainAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/coastmountainacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/coastmtnacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coast-mountain-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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