City School

City School is an alternative high school that offers a full range of semestered academic courses to Grade 11 and Grade 12 students. It is ideal for creative, self-motivated young people who value community and enjoy working together. Our informal atmosphere, innovative curriculum, engaging social atmosphere and small size make City a lively alternative to mainstream high schools.

City School was established in 1979 by a group of parents and teachers who believed that education could be improved with more experiential learning, greater student involvement in school affairs, and by providing more opportunity for young people to take responsibility for their learning. These principles are alive and well at City. We welcome student initiatives and help develop the critical thinking skills that lead students to self-sufficiency, at school and in the community. Mutual respect and tolerance of individual, social, and sexual differences help us create a friendly, caring community.

Our school has a wide range of courses in both the Humanities and the Sciences. As well as a core academic program, we offer courses in Environmental Design, Life Strategies, Film Studies, The Writer's Craft, Earth and Space Science, Guitar, Philosophy and DIY Art. These courses are enriched by field trips, guest speakers and numerous activities which bring the various disciplines together. Most of our graduates go on to university.