Admissions

Catholic Education

We teach the B.C. Curriculum as set out by the Ministry of Education, in a Christ-centered setting. We have an admission policy as per CISVA to ensure that all Catholics have an equal opportunity to enrol their children in a Catholic school.

Uniform Dress Code

St. Francis Xavier has an uniform policy in place to create a sense of community and foster respect. It is important that all students abide by the dress code.

Participation

Once admitted, families are required, as an active school community member, to participate in various activities of the school. A monetary levy is assessed to families who choose not to participate.

About SFX

St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic Independent School of the Vancouver Archdiocese. We are a dual stream elementary school, established by St. Francis Xavier Parish, and it follows the policies and procedures recommended by the Catholic Independent School Board.

Admission Process

Submit completed application package and a non-refundable $100 application fee by December 8, 2023.
When your child is accepted, you must submit the registration package and the Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) form within 5 business days.

Admission Priorities

Admission of students is based on the following criteria:

Catholic children of supporting parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Parish with a sibling in the school.
Catholic children of supporting parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Parish.
Catholic children from other parishes with a sibling in the school.
Catholic children from other parishes.
Non-Catholic children with a sibling in the school.
Non-Catholic children.