2017-03-10

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is the only school in Victoria and on Vancouver Island that is both an International Baccalaureate World Continuum School and a member school of the Round Square. The former means that GNS teachers and staff have embraced an internationally recognized ‘gold’ standard of education. The IB is an inquiry-based approach to teaching which means children in JK to Grade 12 are actively engaged in their learning. Our membership in the Round Square is an articulation of ideals that include internationalism, environmental stewardship, outdoor activity, leadership and service.
GNS is a day school—a school we all come to in the morning and leave at the end of the day. Parents are partners in their children’s education. GNS is a school with an international outlook. International students at the school take part in our unique Family Boarding program where they live with members of the GNS community, including current families, teachers and staff members. Their Canadian experience transcends a school experience to become a cultural, family one. GNS is the only school in Canada with an ocean-side campus. Marine adventure and Outdoor Education for students in grades JK to 12 is alive and well at GNS.