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Ecole Jules Quesnel
3050 Crown St, Vancouver, BC, V6R 4K9 · Vancouver
Rating
7.9
5-year avg
7.5
Rank
80/1015
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Ecole Jules Quesnel school information
Ecole Jules Quesnel is a elementary school in Vancouver. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, parent-submitted reports, school programs, 0 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
Quick take
School summary
École Jules Quesnel is a premier choice for families committed to bilingualism, offering a focused 'Single Track' French environment that is rare and highly effective. While the academic and social benefits are significant, it is effectively a 'lottery school' for many due to its popularity and location. It serves as a rigorous academic hub that prepares students well for the prestigious Kitsilano French Immersion program.
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Where is Ecole Jules Quesnel located?+
Ecole Jules Quesnel is located at 3050 Crown St, Vancouver, BC, V6R 4K9 in Vancouver.
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Ratings and data
Academic information
École Jules Quesnel is a high-performing elementary school with a Fraser Institute Overall Rating of 7.9/10, placing it 80th out of 1,015 schools in British Columbia. This rating indicates excellent academic standards, consistently outperforming the provincial average. The school's 5-year average rating of 7.5 demonstrates sustained stability in student achievement. As a 'Single Track' school, the entire academic environment is dedicated to French Immersion, which often correlates with stronger second-language proficiency compared to dual-track schools.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
School-run details
Special programs
Early French Immersion (K-7)Single Track French ImmersionMusic ProgramAthletics (Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field)Diversity ClubEngineering ClubDrama ClubYarn ClubArts ClubTheme Team (Student Leadership)Indigenous Education (First Peoples Principles)
Editorial review summary
Parent reviews highlight a highly engaged and affluent community with a very active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that supports fundraising and events. The most common complaint found in forums (such as Reddit) revolves around the extreme difficulty of admission; waitlists for Kindergarten are long, and many local families express stress over the lottery system. Once inside, parents praise the immersive French environment and the 'small school' feel. Some parents note the older facilities (1920s building) but appreciate the access to the adjacent Lord Byng pool and grounds.
Common positives
- Single Track French Immersion (100% of students are in the program)
- High academic ranking (Top 10% in BC)
- Located in the prestigious Point Grey neighbourhood
- Strong sense of community and parental involvement
- Access to Lord Byng Secondary facilities and Pacific Spirit Park
Common concerns
- Extremely competitive admissions with long waitlists
- Older building infrastructure (built in the 1920s)
- Feeds into Kitsilano Secondary for French, not the adjacent Lord Byng Secondary
- Lack of English instruction in early grades (standard for Immersion but a consideration for some)
Who this school may fit
Best suited for families living in the Point Grey area who are 100% committed to French Immersion education and value a tight-knit, culturally rich community. It is ideal for parents who can support non-English learning at home and are prepared for the logistics of potentially not attending the high school right next door (Lord Byng) if they continue in French.
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