Average class sizes vary from 18-22 students depending on the year group. Typically Saltus offers three (3) classes/groupings per year group in our Primary Department, each with a full time classroom teacher who is supported by teaching assistants as well as specialty subject teachers. Class sizes vary in Middle and Senior school depending on subject.
Our school year starts in September and we have a rolling admissions process so consider applications throughout the year, as long as there are spaces available.
As a general process, Primary (JK - Grade 5) applications are reviewed October through January and Secondary (Grade 6 - SGY2) applications are reviewed January through March.
We are incredibly excited to implement the BC Curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 9. This milestone is a testament to our commitment to providing a world-class education, blending academic excellence with innovative teaching practices. Our dual accreditation with Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and the New England Accredited Schools & Colleges (NEASC), means that you can rest assured that your child is receiving the highest quality education that meets rigorous international standards.
Through BC’s rigorous competency-based curriculum, students can engage in rich learning opportunities that deepen their understanding of phenomena, concepts and ideas of the world around them. At the Primary School level our Reggio-inspired approach continues to focus on age-appropriate experiential and competency-based learning practices that support their learning as they progress through the Upper Primary and Middle grades. At the Senior grades, a flexible approach which includes numerous internal and Advanced Placement (AP) course options to prepare students for a variety of post-secondary opportunities.
Saltus has two campuses dedicated to educating our students. Both campuses open between 7:45 am and 8:00 am with regular classes ending between 2:50 pm and 3:30 pm daily. For an additional charge, we have an After-School Programme for our Lower Primary and Upper Primary students provided until 5:30 pm while school is in session.
Saltus students are routinely accepted at their first-choice universities around the world. Please visit our University Guidance webpage to see where our graduates are attending.
Our Mission is to inspire a passion for learning and independent thinking through a commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity and service to others.
