When West Vancouver realtors introduce potential buyers to their community, they are sure to highlight the array of educational options available to serve the needs of students of all ages.

Some of the finest schools in the province, both public and private, are found in West Vancouver. Independent assessments of educational institutions such as the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking of BC schools consistently place West Vancouver schools in the upper echelons. Above average performance on standardized tests, high graduation rates, and effective student support by school resources and parents at home are typical of the findings.

Families looking at West Vancouver homes for sale are quick to recognize the benefits. So much of contemporary family life revolves around the children’s schools including classroom and extra-curricular activities. Neighbourhood schools that are known for both quality and stability provide families an impetus to buy as well as peace of mind as they establish themselves in their new homes. Choosing a home in West Vancouver or selecting homes for sale in North Vancouver BC is made easier by that confidence in the school environment afforded to the children in the family.

The reality of family life, though, is that children don’t stay the same age. Today’s preschooler is tomorrow’s fifth-grader and will graduate from high school before parents have time to realize what has happened. What then?  Numerous post-secondary institutions are readily accessible from West Vancouver property. Some, like Capilano University, are close by, right on the north shore. Others such as the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are near enough to allow students to comfortably commute. Families that have established themselves in West Vancouver don’t have to move or live separately from their children to accommodate objectives for advanced education.

It is not uncommon for real estate advertisements to make reference to a property’s proximity to schools. Often less clear is the caliber of the schools themselves. In West Vancouver, school proximity and school performance go hand in hand, helping to take the guesswork out of finding the right home.      

Brock is a top Real Estate Agent at Prudential Sussex Realty – West Vancouver, British Columbia’s leading residential real estate company.

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Brock Smeaton
Debbie Walker
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