Yale Secondary School,situated in Abbotsford, B.C is a semestered school serving about 1200 students. After fourteen years as a junior high, Yale became a full secondary school and graduated its first class of Grade 12's in 1988. Recent surveys identify Yale as the top academic public high school in the district and one of the best in the province. In most years, Yale students are awarded significantly more scholarships than any other school in Abbotsford.

Yale offers over 250 different courses and a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. The range of educational opportunities available at Yale has led to our fine reputation. We offer several Advanced Placement courses and support them with Honours courses throughout the grade levels.

Yale also offers a wide-ranging and intensive program in visual art, theatre and music, which presents students with many opportunities to show their talents.

Yale’s Student Government / Leadership class - a program with depth and traditions - co-hosted the national Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC). Members of our student leadership crew are always working to improve the school with a variety of service projects, in addition to dances, weekly student activities, and student appreciation days. The lLeadership Program has facilitated Lion Pride - the culture and belief in student ownership of their school.

Yale students enjoy many extra-curricular options – especially in sports. Our athletic program is enjoying terrific success with teams ranked provincially in volleyball, swimming, rugby, soccer, wrestling and basketball. In addition, newer sports at Yale include Ultimate, Cheer and Waterpolo. Other extra-curricular offerings include garage bands, Chess Club, Amimae Club and a number of plays and musical events.

The school supports learning at all levels by the use of “vertical teaming,” a system in which learning outcomes are linked from grade to grade. Teachers see parents as partners in learning and many teachers have adopted on-line posting of marks so parents have immediate access to information on their children’s progress. Yale Secondary offers programs of studies to meet the needs of all students.

Mission Statement
We work together developing responsible citizens,
dedicated to lifelong learning.