Famed for its vineyards, orchards, lakes and beaches in the summer and snow-covered ski slopes in winter.

School districts in this region:

Central Okanagan #23

Beautiful mountains, lakes, orchards, and vineyards add up to one of Canada’s top tourist destinations. SD No. 23 is the largest school district outside of the Lower Mainland. All schools in the district are publicly funded, government accredited institutions. Website: www.internationaleducation.ca

Kamloops/Thompson #73

Kamloops (population 85,000) is located in the interior of B.C. With over 2000 hours of sunshine annually, the area is a four-season playground, especially with our world-class skiing/snowboarding at Sun Peaks Resort. Come enjoy our intimate and diverse international program. Website: www.sd73.bc.ca

North Okanagan Shuswap #83

Nestled between mountains and a huge lake, North Okanagan-Shuswap School District offers students an opportunity to truly experience ‘small town’ Canada. The area features four distinct seasons, natural beauty, and an abundance of recreation, sports, arts and cultural activities. Website: www.sd83.bc.ca/International

Okanagan Skaha #67

Okanagan Skaha, Penticton, is located between two lakes, located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of the interior of British Columbia. There are three graduating secondary schools with high academic standards and a variety of sports programs. Our year round advanced Hockey and Baseball Academies are very popular. Website: www.sd67.bc.ca/international.asp

Vernon #22

Vernon School District is a stunning community nestled on Lake Okanagan in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We offer high school programs and university preparation programs focused on English and academic preparation in a Canadian immersion environment. Website: www.sd22.bc.ca/international

Learn more about this region at the BC Tourism website: www.hellobc.com

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