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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AN 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.
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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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May 7, 2021 Dear UA Parents, That sure felt like a quick week! I can certainly feel the pace picking up around the school as we start to look toward the end of the school year. One of the highlights this week was definitely seeing all the student art on display in front of the […]
Head of School’s Weekly Message
April 30, 2021 Dear UA Parents, Happy Friday everyone. It was great to see students back on campus this week after the remote learning last week (or self-isolation for some of our students and staff). I am very impressed with the support and cooperation everyone in the community displayed over the last couple of weeks. […]
Head of School’s Weekly Message
April 23, 2021 Dear UA Parents, I hope everyone has had a good week of remote learning. I would like to thank everyone for being adaptable and making the quick transition on very short notice. It was very impressive to see how seamlessly the switch to remote learning occurred. Well done students, staff, and parents. […]
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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.
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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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