The mission of the North Vancouver School District is "to promote academic, social, and personal development for all learners, to honour diversity, encourage equity, and practise democratic governance."

The School District's 28 elementary and 7 secondary schools offer a comprehensive Kindergarten through Grade 12 Education Program (in English and French) consisting of over 200 provincially and locally developed educational programs and services. Students in British Columbia graduate from secondary school upon the successful completion of Grade 12. Programs are designed to provide all students with the courses necessary to enter university, college, or other post-secondary education as well as the skills and training necessary to pursue career and vocational opportunities. In addressing the wide diversity of student needs the district also provides specialized support services for students with exceptional learning needs.

Elementary schools provide educational programs for students in Grades Kindergarten through Grade 7, with an annex at Ridgeway (Gr. K to 2). Secondary schools provide educational programs for students in Grades 8 through 12, with the exception of Balmoral Secondary that enrolls students in Grades 8 through 10.

Schools are organized into "families of schools" with each of seven secondary schools serving a geographical "catchment" or attendance area made up of a number of elementary schools. The District French Immersion program is offered at two of our secondary schools and six of our elementary schools with each providing an early immersion program (entry at Kindergarten and Grade 1) and one providing both an early and a late immersion program (entry at Grade 6). The district has two alternate schools/programs including Keith Lynn Alternate Secondary School and Windsor House Alternate Program.

Through the efforts and leadership of its employees, the encouragement and support of parents and the vision and advocacy of the Board of Trustees, the North Vancouver School District continues to address current and future opportunities with energy and enthusiasm.