1906-2006 Burnaby School District

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Burnaby School District offers a variety of specialty programs in academics, athletics and the arts.

Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement program is a challenging academic program designed to provide motivated high school students with the opportunity to take college level academic courses while still in secondary school. This program is offered at all Burnaby secondary schools. Please contact the school principal for more information about the offerings at each secondary school.

Independent Directed Studies

Independent Directed Studies (IDS) courses enable students to initiate their own learning and receive credits towards graduation. These courses are intended to expand course options for students, allow students to pursue curriculum in greater depth and further develop their passion and provide students with the opportunity to pursue further studies of interest. This program is offered at all Burnaby secondary schools. Please contact the school principal for more information. More information is available on the course outline Download PDF and the Student Application Download PDF.

Education Through the Arts

Education Through the Arts is offered at Confederation Park Elementary School. The program provides elementary school students with a well-balanced and exciting education by partnering the academics with the art strands of dance, drama, music and visual arts. Please contact the school principal for more information, 604-664-8669.

Soccer School

Elite soccer players will have the opportunity to focus on training to enhance individual soccer skills while completing academic course work and graduation requirements. The soccer program is hosted at Burnaby Central Secondary School. Please contact the school principal for more information, 604-664-8542.

Hockey School

A skills development program aimed at developing an individual's hockey skills that will build and enhance self-confidence and self-esteem and may translate into better academic performance. This program is offered at Burnaby North Secondary School. Please contact the school principal for more information, 604-664-8550.