Coast Mountain Academy – Through wonder we learn. Through learning we live.

About Coast Mountain Academy

Coast Mountain Academy is a university-preparatory school for students in grades 7 through 12, founded with the goal of creating a culture of curiosity and wonder, while providing an education that is relevant in our modern world. CMA offers not only a rigorous academic program, but a well-rounded fine arts, athletics, and outdoor education program as well. Our highly engaging program takes full advantage of our rich natural environment, while fostering sound academic skills in written and oral communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration – the keys to success in post-secondary education and beyond.

We are honoured to be working and learning on the traditional, unceded, ancestral territories of the Sḵwxwú7mesh.

dpe

daily physical education

maximum class size

1:10

teacher student ratio

100%

graduation rate

What Parents Are Saying About Us

“Our son is in his second year at Coast Mountain Academy in Grade 8. His experience at the school has far exceeded our expectations. While he has grown in his ability to push himself in outdoor pursuits, he has also stretched himself further than we thought possible in academics. He is completely engaged in all areas of the curriculum due to the extraordinary teachers and meaningful instruction. We feel incredibly fortunate to have an exceptional school like CMA for our son, and our younger son can’t wait to join his big brother when he moves into Grade 7 next year!”

– Jen
(proud CMA mom)

“Both of my children have been attending Coast Mountain Academy for over two years now. We are incredibly happy with everything about the school. The curriculum is integrated with so much outdoor activity and learning and the teachers are hugely passionate and dedicated to the students. My kids genuinely like their teachers – they are inspirational and fantastic mentors for them. With the small class size, each child is getting the individual support and education they need as they work towards, and plan for University. As my kids get off their bus every afternoon we have a ten-minute download of their day. Everything I hear makes me so happy to have the kids at Coast Mountain Academy.”

– Julliette
(proud CMA mom)

“As a parent, I could not be any more thrilled with Coast Mountain Academy. My daughter is happy to go to school every day, she comes home excited and sharing what she has learned. Her teachers make the time to ensure my daughter is engaged and supported at school as well as in her daily life. I appreciate that staff are always pushing the envelope on innovation and always strive to deliver the best education possible. I wish I could have gone to a school like CMA when I was her age. Lucky kids!”

– Corey
(proud CMA Dad)

News & Events

Gambier Island Adventuring

Submitted by Mr. Ketcheson The trip to Gambier Island / Cha7elkwnetch was like two worlds colliding for me. I've spent, on and off, the last 7 summers living on Halkett bay at Camp Fircom - just a short 30 minute walk from our campsite. Exploring…

Meet a CMA student

Meet CMA grade 12 student Eric! As a member of Coast Mountain Academy's High-Performance Program, Eric has a unique perspective and set of experiences. Hear what he has to say about learning within a smaller classroom and how CMA has supported…