President’s Message
Welcome to the International Public School Education Association (IPSEA) and to our new website!
IPSEA of British Columbia, Canada, is an organization of Public School Districts of British Columbia, which have worked for over fifteen years to develop a set of standards and a process for the care and support for all international students who study in schools all across British Columbia. All our members are dedicated to making British Columbia the first choice for parents and students planning to study abroad at the elementary, middle school and/or high school levels.
Our member schools offer a variety of strong academic programs, opportunities for recreation, school clubs, sports and leadership opportunities. Your experience living within the many communities of British Columbia will make your stay with us one that will never be forgotten! The friendships and relationships that will be made will develop a confident and well-rounded student, prepared to meet life’s challenges.
IPSEA schools offer exceptionally strong academic graduation programs, programs that support learning English as a second language and opportunities for short-term stay programs. Many IPSEA members run summer camp programs or orientation programs, which assist international students to learn about and adapt to Canadian life. If you are coming to graduate, our member schools provide direction and support for applications to university and colleges throughout Canada and around the world
BC Public Schools offer outstanding opportunities for young people to study in an area of the world which is renowned for its spectacular and beautiful natural setting. Whether you are here to learn English, to participate in Canadian life or to graduate from high school, I am certain that you will be rewarded with an experience of a life time.
The International Public School Education Association of BC is committed to working to ensure that all students are provided with an excellent education. BC Public education is consistently ranked at the top of the world. Our teachers are well trained, university graduates, government certified and experienced in supporting and caring for international students. Our modern facilities offer a wide variety of learning opportunities. Our recreation and activity programs are second to none. Our home stay programs are an integral part of our programs’ success in supporting students comfort level with Canadian society and culture.
BC truly offers “something for everyone”.
If you wish to study in a large city, in a smaller community or in a rural area, you will find a place here. Wherever you choose to study in this province, you will be welcomed. I am confident that the time you spend studying in a BC public school will enrich your life and provide you with the skills to become a world citizen.
I encourage you to explore our website and our members’ websites to discover what will become a most memorable life enriching experience.
Experience Canada; Study in British Columbia.
Sincerely,
Rienold M. Zimmer,
President,
International Public School Association British Columbia
