Summer Learning
North Vancouver School District
May 1, 2026 @ 9am -​ Registration opens online for grade 7 - 11 students currently attending a North Vancouver School District 44
​Students attending a public school in all other school districts or attending any private/independent school can start registering on May 19th.
May 1, 2026 @ 9am -​ Registration opens online for grade 7 - 11 students currently attending a North Vancouver School District 44

​Students attending a public school in all other school districts or attending any private/independent school can start registering on May 19th.

May 19, 2026 @ 9am -​ Registration opens online for grade 7 - 11 students who currently attend a school outside of North Vancouver School District 44
​This includes all indepedent/ private schools, with few exceptions. See Registration page for list of which schools whose students must register in person only.
May 19, 2026 @ 9am -​ Registration opens online for grade 7 - 11 students who currently attend a school outside of North Vancouver School District 44

​This includes all indepedent/ private schools, with few exceptions. See Registration page for list of which schools whose students must register in person only.

Check back in Spring 2026 for updated Course Info

We would like to thank the Coast Salish people, specifically the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Na​tion and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, on whose traditional territory Summer Learning resides. We value the opportunity to learn, live, and share educational experiences on this traditional territory.


Important Facts about Summer Learning

  1. Summer Learning courses are intensive
  2. Daily attendance is mandatory
  3. We have high expectations for academic integrity


  • Careers in the Arts Fair
    09 Mar 2026
    6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
    Careers in the Arts Fair
    Mar 09, 2026
    06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
    Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave District Calendar

    ​Students in Grades 9–12 and their families are invited to explore the wide range of careers and career pathways available in the arts. Students with an interest in visual arts, music, music therapy, dance, fashion design, architecture, gallery curation, jewelry making, animation, special effects, or acting are encouraged to attend.

    • Engage with local businesses and cultural icons like the Vancouver Opera, Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, Opus Art Supplies, and Presentation House Theatre.

    • Explore post secondary opportunities with representatives from La Salle College, Capilano University, SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts, KPU’s Wilson School of Design, BCIT Architecture and Design, Vancouver Film School, Langara College, Vancouver Community College and Emily Carr University of Art + Design.​

    While optional, please consider completing this registration form​ by March 5. Your registration helps us estimate attendance and ensures you receive a reminder the day before the event.​​

  • Band & Strings 2025-2026 late registration opens
    13 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Band & Strings 2025-2026 late registration opens
    Mar 13, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    The Elementary Band & Strings Program is a unique instrumental music program that is distinctive to the NVSD. The program complements the BC Ministry of Education’s Arts Education curriculum and provides school-based instrumental instruction to students in the intermediate grades (Grades 5 – 7 for Band and Grades 4 – 7 for Strings).
    More information is available on the Band and Strings web page.​

  • Spring Break
    16 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Spring Break
    Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar
  • Good Friday (statutory holiday)
    03 Apr 2026
    All Day
    Good Friday (statutory holiday)
    Apr 03, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    Good Friday is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia and the date changes each year. 

    Resources:

  • Easter Monday (schools closed)
    06 Apr 2026
    All Day
    Easter Monday (schools closed)
    Apr 06, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    Easter is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. Easter Monday takes place the day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection. Easter is not a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar. Schools are closed on Easter Monday.

    Resources: