You want a school that motivates, inspires, and stimulates your child to learn and push their limits.

At Pear Tree, our teachers are passionate about their school and their class, and that passion translates to enthusiasm in our students. Our teachers encourage students to try even when they’re not sure, to dismiss the idea of being “wrong” as a bad thing, and that there is no greater feeling than putting effort into their own achievements.

A school is only as good as its teachers. You expect the best. After all, you’re trusting them with the most precious thing in your life: your child.

As one of the best private schools in Vancouver, Pear Tree Elementary teachers are very carefully selected not only for their superior educational credentials, but also for their abilities as skilled mentors and exceptional role models. This unique combination of Masters-degree level education and genuine dedication to teaching helps create individualized learning systems that motivate and stimulate each child’s unique learning blueprint.

You want a school that promotes independent thought and critical thinking with your son or daughter.

At Pear Tree, we place tremendous importance on cultivating independent thought with a balance of teacher guidance and active encouragement to strike out on their own. Students quickly develop into independent thinkers, decision makers, and creative doers. They’re never afraid of “wins and losses” at school because they recognize the value of each through self-reflection, discussion with their teacher, and sharing with their peers.

Each child is different. And they need individualized attention in order to reach their full potential.

Because of our small class sizes – each is capped at 15 students – your child will get the personalized attention they deserve and explore the joys of learning at a challenging and motivating pace that meets their needs.

A school must provide a safe and secure learning environment.

Our custom-designed facility on West Broadway is bright, welcoming, and stimulating, with controlled entrances and exits. Optimized for learning, but far from a traditional institution feel, the Pear Tree Elementary classrooms are truly a home away from home for our students. They feel safe, supported, and inspired. Every child deserves a learning environment free from threat. An atmosphere where they feel included and respected.

That’s Pear Tree Elementary.

The curriculum, and more importantly, the classroom teaching style, must be clearly defined and implemented by its teachers.

Our classroom instruction masterfully blends academic subject areas, social skills, emotional well-being, physical education, and real world application. Our teachers all believe in this holistic approach and not only teach it, but live it. They lead by example, and embody the values we promote in the classroom, on the playground, during field trips, and in their day-to-day lives.

There can be little success without the confidence to pursue it. Children need opportunities for their confidence and self-worth to grow along with their abilities.

Our teachers celebrate student achievement with them, but also applaud risk-takers that dare to try. Success and failure are equally valuable parts of the learning process, and Pear Tree students develop the confidence to take those risks, share those experiences, and learn from their mistakes. In that sense, there really isn’t such a thing as “failure”. It all moves us forward. Our students are taught to see everything as a learning opportunity.

What’s more, our combined classes expose our students to all types of learners. No one ever feels above or below grade-level because they’re surrounded by peers with a diverse range of learning styles, speeds, and achievement. Everyone is right where they’re supposed to be.