Ideal Mini School, Secondary school building in Vancouver, Canada
The Ideal Mini School operates as a complete secondary program for grades 8 through 12, accommodating approximately 110 students in its current location.
Founded in 1972 by teacher Garry Nixon, the school began in a former sausage factory before relocating multiple times until settling at 855 West 59th Avenue.
Students and teachers maintain a first-name basis relationship, creating an educational environment centered on trust, mentorship, and cross-grade collaboration.
The school conducts entrance evaluations through English and cognitive skills tests, considering grades, community service, and extracurricular activities for admission.
In 1995, the school achieved the highest provincial exam results in English 12 and second place in English Literature 12 across British Columbia.
Location: British Columbia
Inception: 1972
Website: http://vsb.bc.ca/programs/ideal-mini-school
GPS coordinates: 49.21730,-123.12600
Latest update: September 23, 2025 15:08
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