Urban Academy
Educating for tomorrow
Urban Academy is a JK–Grade 12 private school in New Westminster, where students learn through immersive, hands-on experiences that inspire growth, leadership and innovation.
Urban Academy represents the evolving nature of education. We put students at the centre of our plans, setting them up for maximum success and optimal academic performance. Our students go on to become leaders, innovators, dreamers and doers. Experience an education with greater discovery, higher achievement and deeper passion as we educate for the future.
Meet the students of Urban Academy
BENEFITS OF AN URBAN ACADEMY EXPERIENCE
We Know Our Students Small Class Sizes
JK–12 427 Students
100% University Acceptance
20+
Sports
Teams
Lots Of Clubs!
For A Variety Of Interests
Technology Integrated Into The Program
Location Just off HWY 1 & Steps From Braid STN
Outdoor Education Opportunities
For All Ages
AP Courses
Preparing For
Post-Secondary
Urban Academy Values
- Future-Focused Education
- Belonging
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Changemaking
about UA
Urban Academy is a place where students learn to grow, and are excited about their education!
experience UA
Learning here extends well beyond regular class time, allowing students to cultivate their skills and providing another outlet for teamwork, discovery and collaboration.
learning at UA
Students discover themselves and the world with a focus on connections and creativity that leads to the highest possible academic performance.
admissions
Our team works hard to make the application process easy, guiding you and determining if Urban Academy is the right fit.
What We’re Up To
Latest News
How Pro D Powers Our Teaching | Weekly Update | November 14, 2025
As you know, teachers regularly have the opportunity for professional development, the goal of which is to improve and expand our teaching and the learning we are able to provide UA Students. Recently, I experienced such an incredible learning opportunity
Weekly Update | November 7, 2025
Today, the eldest UA Student of each household will be coming home with Urban Academy’s (second) annual Magazine: The Urban Academy Roar. While it is also available online, please ask your child for it once they arrive home. This is
Weekly Update | October 31, 2025
It is hard to believe that today is the last day of October already. As we enter the month of November tomorrow, we are honing in on the time remaining for our Graduating Class of 2026. In eight months, our
Weekly Update, October 24, 2025
Many people celebrate New Year’s Day on January 1st, but for educators, the day after Labour Day is the beginning of our ‘new year.’ Students and families often set their intentions and goals at this time (and they discuss and
Weekly Update | October 17, 2025
As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, many of us are looking back at our origins while planning intently for the coming years. Over the years at Urban Academy, the school’s original values have remained firmly in place, even as our
Weekly Update | October 10, 2025
As we close another productive week, we are thrilled to share some recent data that powerfully illustrates the high level of academic achievement Urban Academy Students are reaching across all grade levels at Urban Academy. This data came to us
Coming Up
- November 21, 2025
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PAX Purdys Fundraiser - order deadline
November 21, 2025
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- November 24, 2025
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Week 1
November 24, 2025 - November 28, 2025
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- November 26, 2025
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Hot Lunch
November 26, 2025
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