About UA
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.
Head of School's welcome
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.
read more +Our Vision
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.
learn more +Urban Academy Mission, Vision and Values
Our most important principles help us shape who we are, where we’re going and what we want to be. This is our passion, our key to success and the essence of what we believe in. We are connected to the real world, committed to evolving education, and we represent a hub where future leaders and innovators come to learn.
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Latest News
see all newsHead of School’s Weekly Message
Hello UA families, If we’re lucky, on occasion, we get to experience an event or significant moment that you know will stay with you for some time. I have been fortunate enough to experience two this past week! The first was the UA Gala held on Saturday evening. Thank you to everyone who participated and […]
Head of School’s Weekly Message
Hello UA families, Last week staff and students at Urban Academy engaged in a number of activities in recognition of Canadian Mental Health Week. These included various mindfulness activities, daily body breaks, buddy walks where students from different levels of the school went together to the park, and a wonderful talent show on Friday. The biggest hit was […]
Head of School’s Weekly Message
Next week is Mental Health Week! A cross-Canada initiative, Canadian Mental Health Week encourages Canadians to explore mental health literacy and build their personal toolbox of strategies and systems for staying healthy and well. We are excited to launch our inaugural Mental Health Week at UA and are thankful to the teachers and students who have put together a variety of activities to […]
Coming Up
see calendar- June 1, 2023
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Grade 1 Vancouver Aquarium Field Trip
June 1, 2023 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, CanadaThe students will be putting their local plant and animal knowledge to work when visiting the Aquarium. Here they will see a variety of species in various habitats and use their sense of wonder to ask questions, peak their curiosity and learn!
- June 2, 2023
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Kindergarten Field Trip to Kidtropolis
June 2, 2023 9:15 am - 2:00 pm
110-5940 No 2 Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 4R9, CanadaA perfectly age appropriate field trip for our UOI Community Helpers.
- June 3, 2023
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inquire todayThe right education takes your child from remembering and reciting to knowing and understanding.
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Welcome Message
We would like to welcome you to explore the school and learn about what is possible in education.
learn more +Our Mission
Our most important principles help us shape who we are, where we’re going and who we want to be.
learn more +Our Campus
The new Urban Academy campus was designed from the ground up to provide students with a state-of-the-art facility for innovation, creativity, and physical education.
learn more +Our Story
Urban Academy was founded on the idea that creativity, heart and collaboration of individual talents would guide success.
learn more +Staff Directory
Our diverse team is comprised of thinkers, innovators, movers and shakers.
learn more +Contact
No matter how you reach out, we are happy to help.
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