WELCOME TO URBAN ACADEMY
This is a place where diversity thrives and students learn to grow. We do things a little differently – bringing the real world to our students and helping them understand through practical, tangible, hands-on experiences. Different is good. Different is better.
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A NEW URBAN INSPIRED CAMPUS
Our environment fuels us. In March 2019, we expanded into a brand new urban school facility, fully catered to the unique, innovative learning experience we offer.
innovation starts here
Relevancy is more than a dynamic approach. We push ourselves to operate on the forefront of the latest innovations and breakthroughs.
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Real-world learning from the ground up – literally. Outdoor experiences elevate lessons, challenging students to study the world beyond the classroom.
learn more +Urban Academy Is Centrally Located
The important things should always be close to home. We thought, “An exceptional academic experience needs an outstanding location!” And that’s where our facility is. Located in New Westminster, the geographic centre of the Lower Mainland, just off of Highway #1 and close to the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and Surrey, UA draws from many surrounding communities and is easily accessible by car and transit.
THE BACKBONE OF OUR ORGANIZATION
What we do is just as important as how we do it. These are the reasons we get up in the morning.
Our Mission
What propels us forward. Our mission gets us from point A to point B and helps us define everything in between.
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Where we want to go. Our vision is our horizon, our comprehensive goal and what will take us into our bright future.
read more +Our Values
What we’re all about. Our values represent our purpose, our passions and what we seek to achieve each and every day.
read more +We’re proud of our roots: grounding where we’re going and marking how far we’re come.
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There is a lot to know when exploring schools, and joining a new school. Check out the details that will help you get an even better idea about what we do and how we do it.
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Latest News
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January 22, 2021 Dear UA Parents, Another eventful week has come to an end at UA. It has been nice to get a reprieve from the rain and see the blue sky. It helps us to realize that daylight hours are steadily increasing. It was also nice to see the US Presidential inauguration happen without […]
Head of School’s Weekly Message
January 15, 2021 Dear UA Parents, It is amazing how fast the weeks seem to go by at Urban Academy. It is such an active place, even in the midst of the pandemic. I am so thankful and appreciative of all the efforts our teachers, students, and staff are putting in to maintain both the […]
Head of School’s Weekly Message
January 8, 2021 Happy New Year UA Parents, I hope you all had a very relaxing break and found new ways to connect and celebrate over the holidays. I know for myself it was the most relaxing break that I can remember. With the restrictions in place, we didn’t have the opportunity to visit friends […]
Coming up
see calendarGrade 3 Field Trip to the River School Discovery Centre
Kindergarten Science Workshops
Grades 1-12 Application Deadline
Junior Kindergarten Application Deadline
inquire todayThe right education takes your child from remembering and reciting to knowing and understanding.
Stop imagining. Start achieving.
Welcome Message
We would like to welcome you to explore the school and learn about what is possible in education.
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Our most important principles help us shape who we are, where we’re going and who we want to be.
learn more +Our New Campus
100 Braid Street in New Westminster has never looked so good.
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Urban Academy was founded on the idea that creativity, heart and collaboration of individual talents would guide success.
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Our diverse team is comprised of thinkers, innovators, movers and shakers.
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No matter how you reach out, we are happy to help.
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