Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

• Guided by the CHS Identity, our research-informed, girl-centred approach to education supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development
• Ivy Compass, our signature program, fosters personal growth, leadership and engaged citizenship through real-life experiences inside and outside the classroom, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
• On our beautiful 10-acre campus, in specialized classrooms, gyms, science and design labs, music and art studios, in the outdoors and within the community, girls have countless opportunities to discover themselves and develop a lifelong love of learning
• Our highly skilled and dedicated teachers are experts in teaching girls, and strive to make a positive impact on each student’s life

Crofton House students graduate prepared for their futures, having the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.   

Founded in 1898 by Dr Jessie Gordon, Crofton House School has been delivering inspiring, girl-centred education for over 125 years.

Our approach is both girl-centred and aimed at supporting the whole girl—intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. When girls feel valued, understood, and empowered, they thrive both academically and personally.

The CHS Learning Framework reflects how girls learn best—by feeling seen and valued, being encouraged to take risks and ask bold questions, taking ownership of their learning, and working together to explore, create and innovate.

The framework, developed with our staff who specialize in girl-centred learning and incorporating the latest pedagogical research, articulates how we approach teaching and learning at Crofton House. Underpinned by the CHS Identity and our School values, the framework also reflects the principles of the BC Curriculum and is fundamentally informed by the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning.

At the heart of the framework are two fundamental concepts:

• Belonging, agency, and competence are interlinked and fundamental to a deeper learning experience. When students feel connected to adults, peers, and place, and have a sense of ownership over their learning, they are more engaged and, as a result, develop their understanding and skills more effectively.
• Adopting a growth mindset is crucial to any successful learning journey. When students believe that they can grow their ability through effort, they are more likely to persevere and achieve better outcomes.

Here at Crofton House, we continually strive for meaningful, student-centred, and collaborative learning. It’s not only about what girls learn, but how they learn—through choice, connection, and challenge in a community that celebrates their individuality, nurtures their potential and empowers them as learners. We

This living framework evolves alongside our students, preparing them to thrive in a changing world and to lead with courage, creativity and citizenship.