Perfect for both outdoor and urban adventures with mountains, coastline, and both city and country lifestyles.
School districts in this region:
Abbotsford #34
Located one hour east of Vancouver, Abbotsford is a beautiful and friendly community of 170,000 people. With almost 20,000 students in 47 schools, Abbotsford offers award-winning academics and specialty education programs. Website: www.experienceabbotsford.com
Burnaby #41
Located in central Greater Vancouver, Burnaby has eight secondary and forty elementary schools. It has one of the largest Advanced Placement program in North America and is well recognized for its programs in dance, drama, music, visual arts, and sports. Website: www.sd41.bc.ca
Chilliwack #33
Chilliwack is a friendly, progressive city that is close to many amenities and just one hour by car from Vancouver. We provide an ideal environment for international students to make Canadian friends and excel in school as 98% of our students have English as their first language. Website: www.i-studentschill.com
Coquitlam #43
We invite parents of school-aged children from around the world to visit our school district and learn more about our school programs, culture, facilities, and the natural beauty of the Coquitlam region. Website: www.internationaled.com
Delta #37
95% English-speaking Canadian students; High graduation rates; continuous entry, start at any time; short term fully integrated programs; national award-winning teachers; intensive university preparation; free custodianship; 30 minutes south of Vancouver; Website: http://www.godelta.ca/
Fraser-Cascade #78
Students may pursue a variety of courses, including Long Term and Short Term programs. All International Students are integrated into the regular curriculum with ESL support and receive extra help from school staff to ensure a quality experience. Website: www.sd78.bc.ca
Sea to Sky #48
Howe Sound is located in the spectacular Sea to Sky corridor where nature has provided tremendous recreational opportunities. The district is home to 3 centres: Whistler, site of the 2010 winter Olympics, Squamish and Pemberton. Website: www.high-school-canada.com
Langley #35
Langley is located only 45 km east of Vancouver. We have been hosting international students since 1989 and we offer comprehensive academic program, extra-curricular activities, full ESL support (beginner to advanced), dedicated International Student Coordinator at each secondary school and our own in-house homestay program. Website: www.studyinlangley.com
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows #42
On the west coast of Canada 44 km from Vancouver lies Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows and School District 42. Our region provides mild winters and warm dry summers. Students are immersed in Canadian classes and live with caring homestay families. Website: www.inted.sd42.ca
Mission #75
Mission is one of the most beautiful and diverse communities in B.C. It is nestled between the Fraser River and mountains allowing for a variety of activities. Wonderful host families and excellent schools await students from around the world. Website: www.mpsd.ca
New Westminster #40
New Westminster School District (NWSD) is located in the historic city of New Westminster and has been offering international programs since 1987, which provide students with academic excellence, Canadian friendships, and the skills to succeed in the global community. Website: www.newwestschool.com
North Vancouver #44
North Vancouver, the ‘Natural Place to Learn’, provides an amazing setting between the ocean and the mountains where international students from around the world are welcomed into our community. Our twenty-eight elementary and seven secondary schools offer high quality education including comprehensive academic programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) at all schools as well as the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), and some Advance Placement Courses (AP) at designated schools. Website: http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca
Powell River #47
Powell River’s magnificent scenery and warm climate provide an ideal location to study. Activities such as boating, fishing, golf and hiking are enjoyed all year. Limited student enrolment with complete English immersion ensures high TOEFL scores. Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Richmond #38
A friendly, caring, full Canadian cultural and English immersion learning environment with comprehensive support services. High quality programs with a wide range of course options and excellent facilities for sports, clubs, and leisure activities. Website: http://isp.sd38.bc.ca
Surrey #36
Surrey School District, located in metropolitan Vancouver, offers high quality public education in over 120 schools. Programs range from long-term integrated studies to customized short-term programs. Currently, 900 international students are studying amongst 65,000. Website: www.studyinsurrey.ca
Vancouver #39
Vancouver School Board, one of the largest school districts in western Canada, is located in the beautiful city of Vancouver. Vancouver public schools welcome international students! Our schools offer high quality programs, dedicated teachers and excellent facilities. Students may enroll in a wide variety of excellent academic, fine arts, language and computer studies programs. Credentials earned in the Vancouver school district are recognized worldwide. Website: http://intered.vsb.bc.ca
West Vancouver #45
West Vancouver is 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver. It is a wealthy and beautiful community. West Vancouver has an outstanding international program. The program began in 1982. Website: www.westvanintl.ca
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