Maple Ridge Christian School

Name

Maple Ridge Christian School

Legal name

Maple Ridge Christian School

Website

https://mrcs.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYEDALAHAI

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school programs
• International student program
• Before and after school care
• Summer day camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Ridge

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition: Annual tuition charged to domestic Canadian families. Tuition rates vary by grade level (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) and the number of siblings enrolled. Payment options include one payment, two equal payments, or monthly automatic withdrawal starting July before the school year.
2. International Student Tuition: Tuition revenue from international students enrolled in the full-accredited international program, which includes homestay services for students in grade 9 and older.
3. Out-of-School Care Fees: Monthly fees for before and after school care, reduced by the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI). Billed over 10 months (September through June), with before-school care from 7:00-8:10 AM and after-school care from 3:00-6:00 PM.
4. Summer Camps: Revenue from sports camps ($200 per person per camp) and Art Adventure/STEM Inventors camps ($275 per week; $500 for any two weeks). Camps are open to the community.
5. School Merchandise (Shop): On-campus merchandise sales including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, shorts), accessories (gym bags, caps, toques), and branded items. Pickup only from school office; no shipping available.
6. Donations and Charitable Giving: Charitable donations directed to capital campaigns (third floor building), tuition aid fund, scholarships, and general support. Recurring and one-time donation options available. As a registered society, a portion of tuition is tax-deductible and donors receive charitable receipts in February.
7. Application and Re-registration Fees: A $200 non-refundable application fee is charged to all new families. Current families pay a $100 re-registration fee if paid before November 15, or $200 if paid after.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Maple Ridge Christian School is a private K-12 Christian school on a single Maple Ridge, BC campus that delivers a continuous Kindergarten through Grade 12 education (Elementary K-5, Middle 6-8, High School 9-12) through the Teaching for Transformation biblical-worldview framework. It also runs an International Program with homestay, Out-of-School Care, Summer Camps, Music, Theatre, and competitive Hornets Athletics, supported by an on-campus merchandise shop and a charitable donations program.

Product overview

Maple Ridge Christian School offers a unified K-12 private Christian education program on a single campus in Maple Ridge, BC. The core educational offerings include Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (Grade 6-8), and High School (Grade 9-12) programs, all delivered through the Teaching for Transformation framework with a biblical worldview. Supporting programs include the International Program for global students, Hornets Athletics with competitive sports, Music Program with band and choir, Theatre Program with annual productions, Out-of-School Care for before/after school supervision, and Summer Camps featuring sports, art, and STEM activities. The school also operates an online Merch Shop for branded apparel. The school expanded in 2025 with a new education wing and high school gymnasium, and is currently fundraising for a third floor featuring science lab, food lab, and additional classrooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary School (Kindergarten to Grade 5) Kindergarten to Grade 5 Christian education program building strong academic foundations with BC curriculum infused with biblical worldview, featuring music, arts, library, and physical education.
• Middle School (Grade 6 to 8) Transitional middle school program for Grades 6-8 supporting students academically, socially, and spiritually with BC curriculum enriched by biblical worldview, featuring athletics, arts, and applied design and technology.
• High School (Grade 9 to 12) High school program for Grades 9-12 preparing students for life beyond the classroom with BC curriculum leading to the Dogwood Diploma, featuring the SAIL program, service opportunities, and university preparation.
• International Program Full-accredited international student program providing an authentic Canadian experience within a biblical worldview for students from around the world, including ELL support, homestay placement for grade 9 and older students, and university preparation.
• Hornets Athletics Program Athletics program offering team sports including cross-country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, track and field, and golf, with the Hornets competing in multiple leagues around Metro Vancouver.
• Music Program Music education program from elementary through high school including choir, concert band, jazz band, and chapel worship band with opportunities for performance.
• Theatre Program Theatre program featuring annual drama productions, acting, improvisation, and technical training in set design, sound, and lighting for students.
• Out-of-School Care Before- and after-school care program providing a safe, nurturing environment for children from Kindergarten through Grade 7 with structured activities, play, and supervision guided by Christian values; before-school care 7:00-8:10 AM and after-school care 3:00-6:00 PM.
• Summer Camps Summer day camps for children entering Grades 1-10, including sports camps (basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer), Art Adventure Camp, and STEM Inventors Camp; open to all community children, not just MRCS students.
• MRCS Merch Shop Online merchandise store offering school apparel and gear including MRCS and Hornets branded clothing (t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, jackets), accessories (gym bags, caps, toques); pickup only from the MRCS office, no shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked in top 10% of schools in British Columbia according to Fraser Institute school rankings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Society of Christian Schools (SCSBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRCS is a member of the Society of Christian Schools in BC, which supports schools in living out their mission through the Teaching for Transformation (TfT) framework and provides accessibility committee support for compliance with the Accessible BC Act.
• FISA BCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRCS is a member of FISA BC, the federation representing independent schools in British Columbia.
• Centre for Advancement of Christian Education (CACE) at Dordt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACE administers the Teaching for Transformation (TfT) educational framework used by MRCS. The framework began in Alberta in the early 2000s and was expanded through the Prairie Centre for Christian Education.
• Christian Educator Sports League (CESS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMRCS participates in the CESS athletic league for grades 6-7, which provides competitive sports programming for Christian schools in the region.
• School District 42 (SD42)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRCS participates in School District 42 athletics leagues alongside public schools, providing additional competitive opportunities for middle and high school students.
• BC Christian Schools Athletic Association (BCCSSAA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMRCS participates in BCCSSAA athletics leagues for grades 8-12, providing competitive sports programming alongside other Christian schools in BC.
• BC School SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMRCS participates in BC School Sports for high school athletics, including provincial championship competitions.
• Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association (GVISAA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMRCS participates in GVISAA leagues for high school athletics, competing against other independent schools in the Greater Vancouver area.
• Ridge Meadows Hospital FoundationminorOthersWalkathon 2026 donated a dollar of every $10 raised to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Paediatric Unit in Maple Ridge.
• Friends In Need Food BankminorOthersWalkathon 2025 donated a dollar of every $10 raised to Friends In Need Food Bank, supporting families in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
• Food Bank on WheelsminorOthersGrade 1 students donated food collected through their 'One Can Can Make a Difference' food drive to Food Bank on Wheels, which delivers groceries to those unable to visit the food bank in person.
• Local Surrey Elementary School (Inner-City)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRCS high school ELL students served a local inner-city elementary school in Surrey that had lost its breakfast program due to funding challenges, preparing and serving waffles and sharing story time.
• Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Center / Metro Vancouver Parks / Bell-Irving Hatchery (KEEPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRCS partners with Metro Vancouver Parks, Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Center, and the Bell-Irving Hatchery for an ongoing stewardship project where students assist in tree planting at Kanaka Creek Regional Park. Students planted approximately 500 trees and bushes in fall planting seasons.
• Elim VillageminorOthersMRCS middle school students visited Elim Village, a Christian-based seniors' community in Surrey, to share handmade Christmas cards and meaningful conversations as part of their 'Salt and Light' outreach.
• Wagner HillsminorOthersMRCS Bible 12 students visited Wagner Hills in Fort Langley, a faith-based organization supporting those dealing with addiction, to learn how God is working in the lives of individuals there.
• Blue Lake ResortminorOthersBlue Lake Resort served as the Title Sponsor for the 2025 Legacy Gala Dinner & Auction, supporting the third floor building campaign.
• Swaneset Bay Resort and Country ClubminorOthersSwaneset Bay Resort and Country Club hosted the 2025 Legacy Gala Dinner & Auction event.
• International Student Homestay FamiliescoreOthersCanadian host families provide a safe, secure, Christian environment for international students in grade 9 and older. Host families provide a home away from home, ensure consistency between home and school, and support the student's social, mental, spiritual, and physical health.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Christian School: Christian K-12 school in the Metro Vancouver area serving domestic and international students; directly comparable in mission, size range, and independent Christian school positioning.
• White Rock Christian Academy: Independent Christian K-12 school in the Fraser Valley region offering a comparable Christ-centered program to families in the same broader Metro Vancouver catchment.
• Langley Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in Langley, BC — overlapping service area, same SCSBC membership, and similar faith-based pedagogy and tuition model as MRCS.
• Regent Christian Academy: SCSBC-member Christian K-12 school in Surrey, BC with international program and similar tuition tier; competes for the same faith-seeking Metro Vancouver families.
• Meadowridge School: Independent (non-faith-based) K-12 school located in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows area; competes for the same local affluent families considering private education in MRCS's immediate catchment.
• Vancouver Christian School: Christian K-12 school in Vancouver affiliated with SCSBC; comparable program, faith-based pedagogy, and international student recruitment model.

Broad incumbents

• St. John's School: Well-established independent K-12 school in Vancouver offering a comparable premium private education alternative in the broader Metro Vancouver market.
• Southridge School: Independent K-12 school in Surrey, BC; another incumbent in the broader Metro Vancouver private-school market competing for similar family demographics.
• Mulgrave School: Premier independent (non-faith-based) IB K-12 school in West Vancouver; sets the upper benchmark for Metro Vancouver private school tuition and competes for the same affluent, academically-oriented families.
• West Point Grey Academy: Independent K-12 day school in Vancouver; competing incumbent for the same premium private-school segment of Metro Vancouver families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/mymrcs
• Facebookfacebook.com/MapleRidgeChristianSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/mymrcs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maple-ridge-christian-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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