John Knox Christian School - Who We Are
Established in 1955
JKCS has notable history. It was founded in 1955 by a diaspora of Dutch believers, 4 teachers and 65 students.
Interdenominational & Multicultural
Our 700 students represent 18 denominations from 26 nations around the world.
Christ-Centred Education
With Christ at the centre of all things, our students learn to use their talents and the opportunity of an excellent education to serve God and love humanity.
High Academic Standards
With a 9.2/10 Fraser Institute rating (5-year average), we consistently place in the top 5% of BC schools.
How We Are Unique
Program
We place a high priority on innovative curriculum development, including a K-12 coding curriculum. The school offers enriching learning with a complementary range of student leadership and service opportunities.
Students
Our students have a diverse range of personalities, learning needs, gifts and abilities. We teach them to live in community by cultivating peace-filled and supportive relationships with their friends and classmates.
Teachers
Our professionally trained teachers are Christians who understand that the Biblical narrative of redemption should inform and shape every aspect of what they do.
Community
The JKCS community generously extends hospitality to one another. Staff, parents, alumni and students work, celebrate, give, worship and pray together.
Our Campuses
Elementary Campus
Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 attend our elementary campus in Burnaby. This campus was rebuilt in 2010 and includes a full gymnasium, library, 21 classrooms, a beautiful playground and a soccer field.
8260 13th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 2G5
Telephone: 604-522-1410
Email: info@johnknoxbc.org
Office Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri
Secondary Campus
Students from Grades 7-12 attend our secondary campus in New Westminster. This 52,000 sq. ft. campus was opened in 2019 and innovatively designed to inspire learning and support ambitious educational goals.
260 12th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4H2
Telephone: 604-523-1580
Email: office@johnknoxbc.org
Office Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri
How to Apply
Step 1
Book a school tour or attend an open house
Step 2
Fill in the application form
Step 3
Receive admission package (if accepted)
John Knox Christian School is committed to showing all students respect as image-bearers of God irrespective of their gender, race, culture, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.