Academic Life
75% of our graduates enroll at post-secondary institutions immediately after graduation.
St. Thomas Aquinas follows the curriculum prescribed by the province of British Columbia. All teachers are certified. A wide variety of scholarships are available to our students. Every year the school is very successful in the provincial exams and a high percentage of our graduates receive provincial scholarships.
Scholarships and Awards

Governor General Award Recipient 2009
2008/09 - 5 BC Provincial Scholarships, 25 UBC President's Entrance Scholarships, 4 SFU Entrance Scholarships, 2 UVic Entrance Scholarships
2007/08 - 17 BC Provincial Scholarships, 8 SFU Entrance Scholarships, 22 UBC Entrance Scholarships
2006/07 - 71% Provincial Honours standing
24 BC Provincial Scholarships, 28 UBC Entrance Awards, 16 SFU Entrance Awards, 27 other Scholarships
2005/06 - 68% Provincial Honours standing
26 BC Provincial Scholarships, 3 UBC/USP Awards,
4 SFU Summit Scholarships
2004/05 - 65% Provincial Honours standing
16 BC Provincial Scholarships, 4 UBC/USP Awards, 5 SFU Summit Scholarships
2003/04 - 66% Provincial Honours standing
17 BC Provincial Scholarships, 3 UBC/USP Awards, 4 SFU Summit Scholarships
2002/03 - 46% Provincial Honours standing
10 BC Provincial Scholarships, 2 UBC/USP Awards, 4 SFU Summit Scholarships
2001/02 - 52% Provincial Honours standing
17 BC Provincial Scholarships, 2UBC/USP Awards, 2 SFU Summit Scholarships


