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Now accepting applications for 2024/2025

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is a co-ed independent JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate and Round Square day and boarding school located on two campuses in Victoria, BC. Our inclusive community, rich variety of programs, and personal supports enable each child to experience an educational journey that’s as unique and multidimensional as they are. 

Why GNS?

Our Community

Our Programs

Our Approach

Whether at our oceanfront Junior School or six-acre Pemberton Woods Campus, your family will be welcomed into an inclusive, close-knit community. Our classes are small by design, so students receive personal attention and form strong relationships. We work closely with parents to provide an experience that suits each child.

We offer a vast and varied selection of academic and co-curricular options, so that each child’s educational journey can be as unique as they are. All students are encouraged to explore the full range of opportunities available to them, including arts, athletics, science, math, leadership, service and more.

As a proud International Baccalaureate (IB) World Continuum School, and a member of the Round Square, we offer a learning experience that balances strong academics with co-curricular enrichment. This whole-child approach creates global thinkers who are committed, creative and compassionate leaders and stewards of the world.

8,500+ service hours

completed by our students last year

1M+ in financial support

is awarded annually to GNS families

100% of our grads are accepted

into 1 of their top 2 post-secondary choices

1:8 faculty to student ratio

ensures each child is known and cared for

100% of GNS students choose co-curriculars to explore new interests & pursue their passions

10% of our student population is comprised of international students from over 20 countries

Our Difference In Action

3 Schools, 1 Philosophy

Junior School

Middle School

Senior School

Our Junior School fosters inquiry-based learning, nurturing a strong sense of belonging and providing a unique educational experience for students from age three to Grade 5.

Our Middle School provides a safe environment for students in Grades 6 to 8 to develop academically and socially on their pathway to becoming confident learners.

Grade 9 to 12 students prepare for post-secondary education—and the world—with a personally tailored mix of gold-standard academic and co-curricular opportunities.

What GNS Families Are Saying

Is GNS Right for You?

Find out by registering for an Open House event.

Junior School Open House Events

Middle & Senior School Open House Events

Experience the magical waterfront setting of our Junior School campus, where young students age three through Grade 5 enjoy the beach as their playground and classroom.

Discover the peaceful, university-like setting of our Middle (Grades 6–8) and Senior (Grades 9–12) Schools nestled in within six acres of the Pemberton Woods Campus.


February 15

Pemberton Woods Campus 

February 7
via Zoom.

February 7 & May 15
via Zoom.

Book A Private Tour

We would be thrilled to provide your family with a personalized tour of our campuses. Contact our admissions team using the form below to learn more and schedule a tour. 

Contact Us

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 co-ed independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. We are firmly rooted in the values of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Round Square.

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