Surrey Christian School

What Surrey Christian School does

Surrey Christian School is an independent, non-profit PreK-12 Christian school operating under the Surrey Christian School Society in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The school serves approximately 1,100 students across three campuses: the Elementary Campus (PreK-Grade 7, ~650 students at 8888 162 Street), the Secondary Campus (Grades 8-12, ~450 students at 15353 92 Avenue, originally founded as Fraser Valley Christian High School in 1964), and the Cloverdale Campus (~200 students, added via the 2018 merger with Cloverdale Christian School). Academic programming is structured around the proprietary Teaching for Transformation (TfT) framework, integrating a Christian worldview across all curriculum areas through Formational Learning Experiences (FLEx), Deep Hope narratives, and Storyline/Throughlines instructional design.

The school's revenue model is tuition-based with four recurring streams: domestic tuition ($9,190-$17,210 CAD annually with 30-50% multi-child discounts), international tuition ($22,500-$23,400 CAD plus $16,000 homestay fees), transportation ($720-$950 per child operated via CCSTA partner), and Out of School Care/Summer Care fees. A portion of tuition is CRA-deductible as a donation, with tax receipts issued in February, and the school maintains an active fundraising apparatus including the Imagine Campaign 2025-2026 and Falcons Classic Golf Tournament. Specialized product lines include Early Learning Centre (ages 2-5), Falcons Athletics, Microsoft Office Certification (with World Championship eligibility), Inclusive Education/SPED services, and the SCS Global program with partner schools in Sierra Leone and Honduras.

The institution operates as a non-profit Society governed by a board of directors with no external investors or parent company. It maintains Society of Christian Schools in BC (SCSBC) affiliation, partnerships with World Renew/Christian Reformed Church, and reports over 170 different churches represented among enrolled families. Distribution is purely direct-to-consumer via formal admissions (family interviews, priority given to siblings/staff/alumni/church members) supported by multi-channel marketing including virtual tours, open houses, content marketing (Avenues Magazine, blog), and social media across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Vimeo.

Name

Surrey Christian School

Legal name

Surrey Christian School Society

Website

https://surreychristian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Surrey Christian School is an independent non-profit PreK-12 Christian school in Surrey, BC serving approximately 1,100 students across three campuses, offering faith-integrated academics, international student programs, athletics, Microsoft certifications, and global partnerships.

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Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Independent Christian education
• Private K-12 schooling
• International student program
• Inclusive education services
• Early learning centre

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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 fees paid by families for K-12 education, with discounts for multi-child families (30%-50%) and early payment incentives (1.5% discount for full payment by August 1). Payment options include 10-month or 12-month installment plans.
2. International Student Tuition: Higher tuition rates for international students including BC MSP medical coverage, ELL support, international coordinator support services, and homestay fees.
3. Transportation Services: School bus service operated by Combined Christian Schools Transportation Society (CCSTA), with annual fees for regular routes and shuttle services between campuses.
4. Out of School Care and Summer Care: Before and after school care programs and summer care services for children enrolled at the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Surrey Christian School is an independent, non-denominational Christian PreK-12 day school delivering faith-integrated academics across Elementary (PreK-7) and Secondary (Grades 8-12) campuses in Surrey, BC. It sells annual tuition-based educational enrollment to families, with supplementary offerings including early learning (ages 2-5), before/after school care, summer care, an international student program with homestay, athletics, music, and inclusion support services.

Product overview

Surrey Christian School is an independent Christian school offering a unified PreK-12 educational program across two campuses. The Elementary Campus (PreK-Grade 7) and Secondary Campus (Grades 8-12) provide traditional academics enhanced by specialized programs including music (Orff, Modern Band, Orchestra, ROCKademy), athletics (Falcons), drama, visual arts, Microsoft Certification, and global citizenship (SCS Global). Additional services include Early Learning Centre (ages 2-5), Out of School Care, Summer Care, International Program with ELL support, and Inclusive Education services. The school implements Teaching for Transformation (TfT) framework through Formational Learning Experiences (FLEx) connecting students to real-world community service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Campus (PreK-Grade 7) Faith-integrated academic program for approximately 650 students from PreK to Grade 7, featuring Outdoor Kindergarten, music programs (Orff-inspired, Modern Band, marimba, Orchestra), athletics, clubs, and outdoor learning at local parks. Customers are families seeking Christian Early Learning through Grade 7 education.
• Secondary Campus (Grades 8-12) High school program for approximately 450 students offering academics, Falcons Athletics, music (Concert Bands, Choirs, ROCKademy, Jazz Band), drama productions, visual arts, photography, career education, Microsoft Certification, and intercultural learning trips. Customers are families seeking Grades 8-12 Christian education.
• Early Learning Centre Preschool program for children ages 2-5 offering play-based learning, music, sign language, library, and Fun Family Phonics. Customers are families with young children seeking faith-based early childhood education.
• Out of School Care Before and after school care services for children in Kindergarten to Grade 7 at the Elementary Campus. Customers are enrolled SCS families needing childcare outside school hours.
• Summer Care Summer program for children entering grades 1-5 in September, offered at the Elementary Campus from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Customers are enrolled SCS families needing summer childcare.
• International Program Program welcoming international students with Language Partners club, LEAD Across Cultures program, ELL support, homestay services, and international coordinator support. Customers are international families seeking a Christian K-12 education in Canada.
• Falcons Athletics Athletics program offering volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, badminton, rock climbing, track & field, and ultimate. Customers are SCS students seeking competitive and recreational sports.
• Microsoft Certification Program Program offering internationally recognized Microsoft Office certifications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, with students eligible to compete in Microsoft Office World Championships. Customers are SCS secondary students seeking industry-recognized credentials.
• Inclusive Education (SPED/LA) K-12 special education and learning assistance program providing individualized support, adaptations, modifications, and developmentally appropriate support with parental involvement in program development. Customers are SCS students requiring learning support.
• SCS Global Global citizenship program engaging students through relationships with partner schools in Honduras and Sierra Leone, including intercultural learning trips and fundraising for educational support. Customers are SCS students seeking global service and intercultural learning experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni achieving post-secondary education and contributing to communities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AFE - Amor Fe Esperanza (Honduras)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015AFE is located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, serving students who live and work on the municipal trash mountain. Partnership officially established in 2023 after years of ILT program connections. School provides free education, meals, healthcare, and psychological support from nursery to university.
• Kabala Christian School (Sierra Leone)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2007Partnership established in September 2007 with Kabala Christian School in Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone. SCS has supported building construction and ongoing operations. Students graduating from Kabala are achieving highest scores in the country and attending colleges and universities. SCS sends teams of students annually to visit, live in the community, and experience rural African life.
• World Renew and Christian Reformed ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Partnership formed in 2005 to support the establishment of Kabala Christian School in Sierra Leone. World Renew and CRC provided mission connections and support for the building project.
• Juan Calvino Christian School (Honduras)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Original connection began in 2002 when a grade 4 teacher visited as part of Christian Teachers Association of BC team. SCS students have been involved in fundraising for tuition relief and uniform costs. Students can visit through ILT experiences.
• Schools for Sierra Leone (US partners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS partners who joined after KCS success, generously funding new building projects and continuing to support operations costs.
• Society of Christian Schools in BC (SCSBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation providing accessibility committee, learning associates support, and professional development resources for member schools.
• Combined Christian Schools Transportation Society (CCSTA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates school bus service on behalf of Surrey Christian School and several other Christian schools. Sets routes, owns and operates buses, and handles discipline matters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Credo Christian Schools: Independent Christian K-12 school in the Lower Mainland/BC, providing comparable faith-based education, athletics, and arts programs to Surrey Christian School.
• Pacific Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in British Columbia, similar in size and scope to Surrey Christian School, with faith-based curriculum and parallel program offerings.
• Abbotsford Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in Abbotsford, BC, operating in the Fraser Valley with comparable academic, athletic, and spiritual programming to Surrey Christian School.
• Vancouver Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in the Vancouver area, directly comparable in mission, faith-based curriculum, and tuition structure to Surrey Christian School.
• MEI Schools (Mennonite Educational Institute): Large independent Christian K-12 school system in Abbotsford, BC, that operates parallel faith-based programming and serves a similar Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley market as Surrey Christian School.
• White Rock Christian Academy: Independent Christian K-12 school in White Rock, BC, geographically adjacent to Surrey with similar faith-based positioning, tuition structure, and program offerings.
• King's Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in Salmon Arm, BC, with a similar faith-based curriculum and regional Christian school positioning to Surrey Christian School.
• Langley Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in Langley, BC, serving a similar Fraser Valley demographic with parallel curriculum, athletics, and faith-based offerings to Surrey Christian School.

Broad incumbents

• Mulgrave School: Prestigious independent PreK-12 school in West Vancouver, BC, comparable in scale and tuition tier to Surrey Christian School, though secular in positioning and not faith-based.
• Trinity Western University: Christian university in Langley, BC, sharing the Society of Christian Schools in BC network and providing a post-secondary continuation pathway for graduates of independent Christian schools like Surrey Christian School.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SurreyChristian
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SurreyChristianFilms
• Facebookfacebook.com/SurreyChristianSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/surreychristianschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surrey-christian-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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