School District No. 35

A new school and two new additions are now open for K-12 students in Langley, bringing more than 900 new seats to the district, with thousands more on the way.

“As more families choose Langley, we are focused on building new and expanded schools to serve the community for generations to come,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “With new classrooms opening this fall and thousands of more seats on the way, our record investments are helping meet the growing demand to ensure students have the learning spaces they deserve.”

In the Willoughby neighbourhood, Josette Dandurand Elementary is opening with 555 new seats, and Lynn Fripps Elementary has a new school addition that adds 150 seats.

In Langley City, a 200-seat addition is opening at Nicomekl Elementary school. In addition to the 900 seats opening this fall, 275 more seats opened this year at Peter Ewart Middle school, with site work completed during the summer of 2025.

Together, these new schools and additions represent approximately $111 million in provincial investments in Langley.

“The board is delighted to welcome students and staff into a new school with modern, innovative classrooms designed to help every learner reach their full potential,” said Candy Ashdown, chair of the Langley Board of Education. “These new spaces will play a key role in easing enrolment pressures across our rapidly growing district.”

More than 3,000 new seats are on the way for Langley families, with construction expected to start soon on the new Smith Middle and Secondary schools. Construction is already underway on an addition at Langley Secondary school.

“With its welcoming neighbourhoods, accessibility and beautiful natural surroundings, Langley is a great place for families, and schools are at the heart of that,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care. “These new and expanded schools are about more than just buildings, they are inspiring spaces where students can learn, explore and reach their full potential.”

Since 2017, the Province has committed more than $583 million to Langley schools, creating nearly 5,000 new student spaces and more than 1,500 seismically safe seats for Langley students. As the province grows, we remain committed to working with school districts and municipalities to provide all students with safe, modern and inspiring places to learn.

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For more information about K-12 school capital projects in B.C., visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/capital