เมือง: British Columbia

Year Established : 1996
Curriculum : B.C. curriculum
Type : Co-ed
Day / Boarding : Day
International Student Support : Yes
English Preparation Program : Yes

Highlight / Special Features

The Sea to Sky School District is located in British Columbia’s spectacular Sea to Sky corridor just north of Vancouver, in the communities of Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. Our schools are  equipped with outstanding facilities and technology. With a team of educators who works together on the current District Learning Plan to ensure our students develop the competencies:  Collaborate, Create & Innovate, Contribute, Think Critically & Learn, Sea to Sky School District offers students a safe and caring environment where individualized attention assists students with their university goals.

We have three secondary schools, one middle school, a model school: Learning  Expeditions,  and  ten elementary schools. All our schools are accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and offer the BC Curriculum. ELL is provided by a team in every secondary school.

The Sea to Sky International Program is unsurpassed for sports and outdoor recreational opportunities. Home to the 2010 winter Olympics, the Chief, Whistler Blackcomb, and Joffre Lakes  Provincial  Park,  to name a few, we offer both summer and winter sports including downhill ski, snowboard, ski cross, Nordic ski, biathlon, and sliding sports. The area is considered a Mecca for climbing, mountain biking, windsurfing, kite boarding and golf. We have Academies in hockey, soccer,  mountain  biking,  skiing,  snowboarding,  and Outdoor leadership.

Year Established : 1998
Curriculum : B.C. curriculum / IB
Type : Co-ed
Day / Boarding : Day
International Student Support : Yes
English Preparation Program : Yes

Highlight / Special Features

The Richmond School District offers academic excellence, varied student programming and world class living all within 25 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Across Canada, Richmond is considered a leading school district in the development of English Language Learning (ELL) curriculum and assessment and can provide outstanding support to  international students who wish to develop English fluency while studying full time at one of our elementary or secondary schools. Richmond students consistently exhibit exceptional levels of  achievement, demonstrated through high graduation and completion rates, provincial government examination results,  scholarship awards and university entrance acceptance rates.

International students of all ages are offered a wide variety of challenging and exciting long- and short- term study options at 10 secondary and 38 elementary schools.  In addition to core  curricular academic courses,  international students can participate in a variety of specialty programs and unique courses, including : Junior and Senior Years’ International Baccalaureate  (IB),  Advanced Placement (AP), Engineering, Fashion Design, Computer Animation, French Immersion, Music Composition and a number of student clubs and sport teams.

Year Established : 1993
Curriculum : B.C. curriculum / IB
Type : Co-ed
Day / Boarding : Day
International Student Support : Yes
English Preparation Program : Yes

Highlight / Special Features

Our schools are all B.C. Government EQA certified, with dedicated B.C. teachers. Students who study in our district and stay to graduate will earn a British Columbia Dogwood Diploma. This  diploma is recognized worldwide at any university. All international students receive ELL support at both elementary and high school level, to help them with their English language acquisition.  Each high school has an International Liaison to support the students when they have questions around school life or academics. All schools in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows have up-to-date  technology,  allowing students to integrate technology as a 21st century tool for learning.

In our high schools, students will fnd many diferent interest clubs that may include music, graphic arts, sports, writing, yearbook, and hiking to name a few. There is something for everyone.

We have our own in-house homestay program and all our students are taken care of from the time the airplane lands until they depart.

 

Year Established : 1995
Curriculum : B.C. curriculum / IB
Type : Co-ed
Day / Boarding : Day
International Student Support : Yes
English Preparation Program : Yes

Highlight / Special Features

Delta School District is located 30 minutes from Vancouver and has 33 schools in three communities and touches the USA border. Surrounded by water on three sides, Delta has beautiful beaches and natural environments.

Delta has very few ESL students with 90% speaking English as their first language (excellent  English immersion). Delta has National Award winning teachers and the graduation rate is  consistently among the top in BC. Delta has free airport pick up and drop of. We have continuous entry so students can start at any time all year long.

Delta has short term, full year, and graduation programs for elementary and secondary aged students. Delta has IB and AP programs for honors students. There are traditional schools with uniforms and elite academies in dance, film production, acting, lacrosse,  golf,  hockey,  baseball,  and  soccer.  All schools have a wide variety of clubs and sports.

Year Established : 1999
Curriculum : B.C. curriculum
Type : Co-ed
Day / Boarding : Day
International Student Support : Yes
English Preparation Program : Yes

Highlight / Special Features

The Cowichan Valley,  situated on Vancouver Island, is a safe, beautiful rural area with a number of small communities nestled between Victoria and Nanaimo. It is very close to Vancouver, being just a scenic ferry ride away. The Valley has the warmest average temperatures in Canada. Activities include horseback riding, sailing, rowing, soccer, volleyball, feld  hockey, ice hockey,  basketball, and many other sports.

School District No 79 offers one of the best educations in the world. Our District has four high schools, four middle schools, and twenty-one elementary schools with a combined enrollment of  about 8000 students. The academic, sports, and performing arts (particularly film, drama and music) programs are some of the best in Canada. Computer technology programs and equipment  are up-to-date and excellent, providing a cutting edge foundation for students to build on.

Year Established : 2006
Curriculum : B.C. curriculum
Type : Co-ed
Day / Boarding : Day
International Student Support : Yes
English Preparation Program :

Highlight / Special Features

The Central Okanagan is characterized by beautiful mountains, lakes, orchards and vineyards. This area is one of Canada’s top tourist destinations and most desirable places to live. There are a  wide variety of recreational activities, cultural experiences, and shopping opportunities available in the Central Okanagan. The area is serviced by Kelowna International Airport (YLW) which is the tenth busiest in all of Canada.

The Central Okanagan School District offers students the opportunity to be immersed in a safe, welcoming, vibrant,  English-speaking  community.  The  school district has been recognized for quality programs and outstanding results. All schools are publicly funded, government accredited, and provide a wide variety of courses and programs. Over ninety-eight percent of our students have English as their first language and we limit the enrolment of international students to one percent of a language in schools to guarantee a unique cultural experience for all students.

Year Established : 2002
Curriculum : B.C. curriculum
Type : Co-ed
Day / Boarding : Day School
International Student Support : Yes
English Preparation Program : Yes

Highlight / Special Features

Burnaby, 2016 and 2017 Star High School award winner, is located in the center of the beautiful Greater Vancouver area. It offers the perfect combination of residential and city living and is only 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

Burnaby’s focus on academic achievement is reflected in its student success. All Burnaby schools are accredited by the BC Ministry of Education and are led by highly qualified teachers and  administrators.

Burnaby houses the largest Advanced Placement Program in Canada and is proud that 2 of only 10 schools in Canada offer the prestigious AP Capstone diploma. Burnaby is also well recognized  for its programs in robotics, gaming, cyber security, dance, drama, music and visual arts. All schools offer a strong English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) program.