Population: 1,300 students
Grades: 8-12
School Calendar: Semester
Start Dates: September & February
Website: alpha.burnabyschools.ca
School Profile (PDF): Alpha Secondary School
Location Map (PDF): Alpha Secondary School
Hashtag: #RiseAlpha
BEST KNOWN FOR
Exceptional support for international students, French Immersion, international award-winning Robotics Program
AP COURSES
Art 2D Design, Art 3D Design, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, French, Human Geography, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Visual Arts
UNIQUE COURSES/ PROGRAMS
Robotics, Theatre & Dance Company
SPORTS
Badminton, Basketball, Curling, Golf, Gymnastics, Mountain Biking, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Skiing & Snowboarding, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling.
RECENT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Top debate team in Greater Vancouver area 3 years in a row.
VEX Robotics world championships, ranking team 2 years in a row.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
AP Studio Art 2D & 3D, Drawing & Painting, Ceramics & Sculpture, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Dance Technique & Performance, Media Arts / Photography, Theatre Production
CLUBS
Music Production Club, Alpha Photojournalism Club, Alpha Political, Science Club, Model UN, Music Council, Pre-Med Club, Robotics Club, STEM Club
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Alpha Secondary provides international students with a caring and supportive environment where it is easy to make friends and seek added assistance from teachers.
- In September 2018, a new wing with state-of-the-art facilities was opened
- Alpha runs a very popular and prestigious Robotics Certificate program
- The school offers a strong academic program with a range of Honours and Advanced Placement courses for high-achieving students. Ninety-two percent of Alpha students who wrote AP exams last year scored a level 3 or more.
- Alpha runs an excellent Health and Physical Education program, including the Fitness Leadership program which provides students with an opportunity to become certified BCRPA fitness instructors and earn college credits.
- An extensive Visual and Performing Arts Program includes Drama, Choir, Band, Dance, Ceramics & Sculpture, Drawing & Painting and Media & Graphic Arts.
- Alpha maintains a focus on athletics, with a strong boys’ rugby program and girls’ netball program.
