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North Burnaby after-school program near Kitchener Elementary offering Chinese class, art and drawing, games, crafts, and other extracurricular activities.
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Rating
10
5-year avg
9.6
Rank
1/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Our Lady of Sorrows is a top-tier independent elementary school that offers an outstanding blend of rigorous academics, rich language programs, and strong moral education. With its perfect rating, it is an excellent choice for families seeking a highly involved, community-centric environment, provided they are prepared for the associated tuition and volunteer commitments.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews for Our Lady of Sorrows are limited, so signals are drawn from community discussions and school communications. Parents highly value the tight-knit, family-oriented community and the school's emphasis on traditional values. The active Parish Education Committee and mandatory parent meetings reflect a culture of strong family involvement. Families also appreciate the unique language offerings, particularly the Italian program, and the inclusive Learning Resource Center. Some parents note that the mandatory meetings and volunteer commitments require a significant time investment, and admission priority heavily favors active parishioners.
Common positives
- Exceptional academic performance with a perfect 10/10 rating.
- Strong, supportive, and tight-knit community environment.
- Unique language programs, including Italian for Grades 2-7.
- Inclusive Learning Resource Center for students requiring special education support.
- Rich extracurricular offerings including choir, band, and athletics.
Common concerns
- Mandatory parent meetings and volunteer expectations can be demanding for busy families.
- Faith-based curriculum may not be suitable for all families.
- Admission is highly competitive, with strict priority given to active parish members and siblings.
- Tuition fees apply, as it is an independent school.
Who this school may fit
Highly recommended for families in East Vancouver who prioritize top-tier academic results, traditional values, and a close-knit community. Families who are unable to commit to mandatory parent involvement or prefer a secular education may want to explore public or non-denominational independent alternatives.
Ratings and data
Academic information
Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS) demonstrates exceptional academic excellence, consistently ranking at the very top of British Columbia's elementary schools. According to the provided database, the school currently holds a perfect 10/10 overall rating, placing it 1st out of 1,032 schools in the province. Its historical performance is equally impressive, with a five-year average rating of 9.6/10 and a recent trajectory of 10, 9.8, 9.4, 9, and 10. This stellar track record indicates highly effective teaching methodologies, strong foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and a rigorous academic environment supported by its educational framework.
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
Catholic Religious EducationItalian Language Program (Grades 2-7)French as a Second LanguageLearning Resource Center (Special Education Integration)Music, Choir, and BandPhysical Education and Athletics
Common questions
Where is Our Lady of Sorrows located?+
Our Lady of Sorrows is located at 555 Slocan St, Vancouver, BC, V5K 3X5 in Vancouver.
Does Our Lady of Sorrows have after-school pickup options?+
InsideVan currently tracks 0 programs that explicitly serve this school and 1 nearby after-school options.
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Our Lady of Sorrows school information
Our Lady of Sorrows is a elementary school in Vancouver. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 1 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
Sources & data context
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Researched: 2026-09-28
The AI summary uses public sources. Public parent commentary is separate from parent reports submitted to InsideVan. Ratings and history are supplied by our database.
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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
The rating dataset used here covers 2024-2025. The five-year average belongs to that historical report, not the five years ending today.
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