# BC Christian Academy > BC Christian Academy (1019 Fernwood Avenue, V3B 5A8) — interdenominational Pre-K–12 Christian school in Port Coquitlam. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/bc-christian-academy-school-guide/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Independent Christian Pre-K–12 · Port Coquitlam ## BC Christian Academy — parents' guide + Tri-Cities homes. Updated July 2026 · Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 A Coquitlam REALTOR®'s read on BC Christian Academy — an interdenominational Pre-K–12 Christian school in central Port Coquitlam, known for championship-level girls basketball and a Bible-based curriculum spanning Pre-K through grade 12. How no-catchment Christian schooling changes the housing decision for families across the Tri-Cities and Fraser Valley. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call Craig — 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Quick Answer What should you know about Bc Christian Academy School Guide? BC Christian Academy (1019 Fernwood Avenue, V3B 5A8) — interdenominational Pre-K–12 Christian school in Port Coquitlam. Known for championship girls basketball. Full school profile, admissions, tuition, plus a REALTOR® **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours. Quick answer **British Columbia Christian Academy** — British Columbia Christian Academy is a independent christian pre-k–12 school in Port Coquitlam, serving grades Pre-K–12 in the Fernwood · Central Port Coquitlam area. Interdenominational Christian Pre-K–12 with championship girls basketball. Address: 1019 Fernwood Avenue, V3B 5A8. Phone 604-941-8426. Verified school facts · Independent school ## About BC Christian Academy (BCCA). School type Independent Christian Pre-K–12 Grades Pre-K–12 Affiliation Interdenominational Christian — Bible-based, Christ-centered. Not affiliated with a specific Christian denomination. Address 1019 Fernwood Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 5A8 Phone [604-941-8426](tel:+16049418426) Website [School website →](https://www.bcchristianacademy.ca/) Administration Ian Jarvie (Head of School) (Principal) VP: Confirm current VP roster on bcchristianacademy.ca. Enrolment Confirm current-year enrolment with the admissions office. School hours Confirm the current year's bell schedule directly with the school at 604-941-8426. Admissions [Apply at BC Christian Academy (BCCA) →](https://www.bcchristianacademy.ca/admissions/admissions/) Application window Applications are accepted on a rolling basis subject to capacity. Contact the admissions office for the current cycle. Tuition Tuition is approximately $7,450 – $9,450 per year depending on grade level. A $250 non-refundable per-family registration fee applies, plus a $500 deposit toward tuition upon acceptance. Tuition support is available — see bcchristianacademy.ca/admissions/tuition-support/. School details verified against the school's official website (June 2026). Bell schedules, administrators, tuition, and program details can change year to year — confirm the current year directly with the school office before relying on any specific number. What this school is best known for ## Interdenominational K-12 Christian school with a long-running, championship-level girls basketball program — multiple GVISAA titles over 20+ years. One of very few Pre-K through Grade 12 Christian schools in the Tri-Cities. BC Christian Academy is an interdenominational K–12 Christian school in central Port Coquitlam, with a Pre-Kindergarten option in addition to the full K–12 program. The school is Bible-based and Christ-centered across all grade levels, with a strong athletics program — especially girls basketball, which has reached multiple championships and finals appearances in the Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association (GVISAA) league over 20+ years. BCCA also operates an international student program and draws families from across the Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, and Lower Mainland. Programs & academic profile ## What BC Christian Academy (BCCA) actually offers. ### Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 (continuous) Full Pre-K, Kindergarten through grade 12 on a single campus — one of very few continuous Pre-K–12 Christian schools in the Tri-Cities. ### Bible-based, Christ-centered curriculum Interdenominational Christian foundation across all grade levels, integrating biblical worldview with the full BC Ministry curriculum. ### Athletics — championship-level girls basketball Multi-decade competitive program with multiple GVISAA championship and finals appearances. Boys basketball, volleyball, badminton, and other sports also offered. NCCP-certified coaches. Plays in GVISAA, BCCSSAA, FNAA, and BCSS leagues. ### International student program BCCA operates an international student program drawing students from outside Canada. ### Tuition support and financial aid Tuition assistance available through the school's Tuition Support program — see bcchristianacademy.ca/admissions/tuition-support/. ### Faith formation Bible class, chapel programming, and Christian-worldview integration across the curriculum. Admissions, feeders & geographic reach ## Where BC Christian Academy (BCCA) students come from — and where they go next. ### Catchment / geographic reach BCCA has NO public school catchment. Admissions are open to Christian families and aligned families across the Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, and Lower Mainland. The school also runs an international student program. ### Feeds in from BCCA is K–12 continuous — most students enter at Pre-K or Kindergarten and continue through grade 12 on the same campus. ### Promotes to Post-secondary — university, college, trades. ### Admissions process Apply directly through the school. [BC Christian Academy (BCCA) admissions →](https://www.bcchristianacademy.ca/admissions/admissions/) Extracurriculars · sports · clubs ## Top extracurriculars at BC Christian Academy (BCCA). - Girls basketball — championship-level GVISAA program - Boys basketball, volleyball, badminton - Chapel and faith-based programming - International student program activities - Performing arts and music programming Programs change year to year. Confirm the current season's club and sport list on the school's Programs / Clubs page. Inside the catchment · housing read ## Buying inside the BC Christian Academy (BCCA) catchment — what I tell clients. BCCA has no public catchment, so the housing decision is independent of school choice. Families choosing BCCA typically prioritize the Christian K–12 continuity, the basketball program, or the international student community. The Fernwood Avenue location is in central Port Coquitlam — well-connected to the Tri-Cities and the Fraser Valley commute corridor. 1. BCCA has no public catchment. If Christian K–12 education is a priority, you can buy anywhere in the Tri-Cities and your child can apply. 2. BCCA is one of very few Pre-K → 12 schools in the Tri-Cities (alongside Traditional Learning Academy on the Catholic side). The Pre-K and Kindergarten entry tracks give families a continuous schooling option from age 4 through grade 12 graduation. 3. If athletics — especially girls basketball — is part of the family identity, BCCA's program is one of the strongest at the GVISAA level over the past 20+ years. 4. Tuition ($7,450–$9,450/yr) is comparable to other independent Christian K–12 schools in the region. Build it into your overall housing-and-education budget. Frequently asked questions ## BC Christian Academy (BCCA) — FAQ. ### Is BC Christian Academy a good school? BC Christian Academy is an interdenominational Pre-K–12 Christian school in central Port Coquitlam with a long-standing reputation for academics rooted in a biblical worldview AND championship-level athletics (especially girls basketball). For Christian families seeking continuous K–12 education on one campus, BCCA is one of the established options in the Tri-Cities. ### Does BC Christian Academy have a catchment? No. BCCA is an independent Christian school — admissions are open to families across the Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, and Lower Mainland, plus international students. ### What grade range does BC Christian Academy serve? Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 — one of very few continuous Pre-K–12 schools in the Tri-Cities. ### How do I apply to BC Christian Academy? Through the school's admissions process at bcchristianacademy.ca/admissions/. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis subject to capacity. A $250 non-refundable per-family registration fee applies, plus a $500 deposit toward tuition upon acceptance. ### What is the tuition at BC Christian Academy? Approximately $7,450 – $9,450 per year depending on grade level. Tuition Support / financial aid is available — see bcchristianacademy.ca/admissions/tuition-support/. ### What is BC Christian Academy known for athletically? Championship-level girls basketball — multiple Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association (GVISAA) titles and finals appearances over the past 20+ years. The school also competes in boys basketball, volleyball, and badminton across GVISAA, BCCSSAA, FNAA, and BCSS leagues with NCCP-certified coaches. ### Is BCCA affiliated with a specific Christian denomination? No. BCCA is interdenominational — Bible-based and Christ-centered without a specific denominational affiliation. ### Who is the head of school at BC Christian Academy? Ian Jarvie is the Head of School. ### Does BCCA offer Pre-Kindergarten? Yes — Pre-K and Kindergarten are both offered. ### What is BC Christian Academy's address and phone? 1019 Fernwood Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 5A8. Phone 604-941-8426. Continue your Coquitlam school research ## Related Tri-Cities school + catchment pages. 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Real estate commentary is the professional opinion of Craig Johnston, REALTOR® license V99960, working under The MACNABS at Royal LePage Elite West and serving the SD43 Tri-Cities market. Page reviewed and dated June 2026. License V99960 · BCFSA-regulated. Confirm school program details with the school office before relying on them for an enrolment decision. ## Buying into the BC Christian Academy (BCCA) catchment? Talk to Craig. A long-time Tri-Cities resident and licensed REALTOR®, Craig knows the catchment streets, the boundary risks, and the homes that come up inside the BC Christian Academy (BCCA) catchment before they hit the public market. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) [Email Craig](mailto:Craig@SoldByCraig.ca) Tri-Cities monthly ## Get the honest Tri-Cities market read, monthly. June 2026 Coquitlam detached HPI is $1,649,000, -4.8% YoY. 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