Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology

A not-for-profit high school in Vancouver. Established 2022.

Apply for September 2025

Level up your education

Looking for more challenge? Experience an accelerated and enriched curriculum in a supportive and cooperative environment.

Learn more about our program

Why VISST?

🔋 Come to school refreshed — classes start at 10:00am! (Doors open at 9:00.)
🙋🏻 Experience individualized learning in small classes.
🌎 Go beyond just homework and exams with real-world projects.
⏩ Pursue STEM in depth — including computer science.
💪 Enter university prepared, organized, and confident.
🤝 Be seen and heard as an individual, with input into decisions at school meetings.
🥇 Join our community as Vancouver’s first and only dedicated STEM high school.

Hear what our students say

In this video, the VISST students explain what makes VISST the right school for them.

Words from our Principal

Listen to VISST Principal Mike Gelbart discuss student buy-in, the need for computer science in high school, and the story of how he first got into teaching.

…and our Head of Admissions

“We are a very inclusive program… everyone who wishes to attend VISST and has those passions for STEM and motivations to do well and take education seriously, those are all people who belong at VISST.”

Learn with the best

Go beyond the BC curriculum with subject area experts.
Be inspired by teachers who love what they teach.
Really get to know your teachers over 5 years in a close-knit community.

Learn more about our team

Dr. Mike Gelbart

Co-Founder and Principal
Shaun Olafson

Co-Founder and Executive Director
Linda Edworthy

Founding Humanities Teacher
Dr. Paloma Corvalan

Founding Science Teacher
Philip Freeman

Teacher - Physics & Math
Erica Huang

Teacher - Mandarin
Brian Taylor

Teacher - Computer Science
Alexander Donovan

Teacher - Social Studies & Art
Wendy Tang

Counsellor
Dr. Leo Hui

Teacher - Chemistry & Math
Sarah Pearson

Teacher - French & PE

Why are we here?

Tomorrow’s challenges will demand strong leaders who are STEM-literate, resilient, resourceful, and compassionate. We’re here to prepare them.

Striving

We believe in challenging ourselves, even if this means being uncomfortable along the way.

STEM Focus

Science and technology will be crucial to addressing society’s future challenges.

Student Buy-in

We respect students’ valuable time and involve students in decision-making.

Learn more about our values

Contact

See our parking map for public parking near the school.

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Address

#200 - 1490 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 4E8

School Hours
Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm

Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Email
info@visst.ca

Phone
604-566-7836

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