7 Student Videos
Unscripted & Real
Current Students & Alumni
Don’t take our
word for it.
These are real, unscripted conversations with Pear Tree students — past and present. No rehearsals. Just kids talking honestly about their school.
Don’t take our
Their Stories
“Pear Tree really made me a better person.”
Jacob
Pear Tree Alumni · 4 years at PT
“At this school I have not had a single bully — mainly friends.”
Salmaan
Grade 6 · Joined from public school
“I really have a sense of knowing who I am.”
Oliver
Pear Tree Alumni · 4 years at PT
“You walk through those doors and people are just welcoming you.”
Portia
Grade 6 · Joined from another school
“The classes come to you here — and it’s a lot different.”
Ethan
Grade 7 · At Pear Tree since Kindergarten
“So many themes, it’s kind of hard to count.”
Phoebe
Grade 7 · 6 years at Pear Tree
“It’s super fun, inclusive, and all the teachers are awesome.”
Benny
Grade 6 · 6 years at Pear Tree
What Comes Up Again and Again
We didn’t coach these students. But the same things keep surfacing — unprompted — across every conversation.
Belonging
Students describe Pear Tree as a family. New students say they felt welcomed immediately. Multiple students name real friendships that started here.
Teacher Relationships
Every student mentions teachers — not as authority figures, but as people who listen, understand, and don’t judge. Several say they could talk to teachers about personal struggles.
Hands-On Learning
Students contrast Pear Tree with sitting at a desk doing worksheets. They talk about themes, projects, creative freedom, and learning that feels like doing — not just listening.
The Food
The hot lunch program comes up in almost every interview. One former picky eater credits Pear Tree with transforming how he eats. Others simply say the food is amazing.
From Our Earlier Graduates
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Pear Tree developed my confidence. The weekly presentations and group projects forced me to talk to new people — and that changed everything for high school.
Kelly
Pear Tree Graduate
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Everyone in Pear Tree was just a family. We were all very close, and it showed me how much communication and friendships matter.
Elliot
Pear Tree Graduate
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I gained confidence in my skills and knowledge, because I felt free to ask, answer, and share my opinions without worrying about being wrong.
Alex
Pear Tree Graduate
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Contact Us
Main Campus (West Broadway)
Suite 215 (and Suite 201)
2678 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6K 2G3
Yaletown Campus
1035 Cambie St
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 2E2
