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IB Application Timeline for students outside WVSS – Fall 2024

IB Information Night for interested parents and studentsMon. Jan. 19, 2026, 7 p.m. at the Kay Meek Theatre
IB Critical Thinking and Writing Test dates - required for admission to our IB programmesThurs. Jan. 22, 2026, at 3:15 p.m., Sat. Jan. 24, 2026, at 10 a.m., Thurs. Feb. 24, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. (all tests take place in room W346)
Outside students Admission Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026
WVSS students Admission Application DeadlineFeb. 28, 2026
Admission InterviewFeb. 3-13, 2026 (you will be contacted with a date)
First Offers (by email)Feb. 24, 2026
Second Offers (by email)Mar. 3, 2026
Successful outside applicants must submit WV Schools district applicationApril 1, 2026
Successful outside applicants must complete registration for West Vancouver Secondary SchoolApril 7, 2026
Submit IB Registration Fee ($500)April 7, 2026
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IB Critical Thinking Test dates:

Both current West Vancouver Secondary School students and students from outside of WVSS may select one of the following times to take the Critical Thinking and/or Writing tests, which are required for admission to our IB programmes: 

  • January 22, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. in room W254
  • January 24, 2026 at 10 a.m. in room W254
  • February 24, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. in room W254

For Fall 2026 entry, students from outside WVSS must complete one of our online Admission Applications by Jan. 31, 2026. WVSS students must submit their application by Feb. 28, 2026.

Upon acceptance, out of district applicants will need to first register online with West Vancouver Schools, then register at WVSS. In-district students from other high schools must transfer to West Vancouver Secondary School and complete the WVSS registration. Students will need to provide a birth certificate or passport and proof of residency (rental agreement, BC Hydro bill etc.).

Questions?  Please contact our IB Coordinator, Ms. Colhoun at ncolhoun@wvschools.ca

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