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British Columbia public schools offer programs for every type of student interested in going to school in Canada, from long-term to short-term, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Academic Graduation Program

Students who select this program are interested in graduating from a BC public high school.

    • Minimum of two academic years
    • Full BC curriculum
    • BC Dogwood High School Graduation Diploma
    • Successful students eligible to apply to colleges and universities throughout Canada, the US and globally
    • Opportunity to participate in the life of the school including sports, music culture and extra-curricular activities
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    one year

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    Students choose to study in Canada at a BC public school for one year to improve their English, to learn about Canadian culture, and to experience life in a Canadian family and school.

           Minimum of two academic years •
      Full BC curriculum •
      BC Dogwood High School Graduation Diploma •
      Successful students eligible to apply to colleges and • universities throughout Canada, the US and globally • Opportunity to participate in the life of the school including • sports, music culture and extra-curricular activities •

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      SEMESTER programS

      Students who wish to attend school in BC for a shorter period, but meet objectives similar to those of the one-year program.

        • Programs run for five months (September – January) (February-June)
        • Students study four or five subjects each semester
        • Opportunity to participate in the life of the school including sports, music culture and extra-curricular activities
        • Students may have their courses validated in their home countries
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        SHORT TERM

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        Students who want to improve English skills and experience life in a BC public school and with a Canadian family.

          Programs run from 1-5 months during the school year
          Students normally take regular courses, depending on their   level of English, or enrol in a combination of regular courses and activities
          Program is usually very flexible
          Students awarded certificates

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          summer programS

          Students who want to come to BC to study in Canada during their vacation from school.  Goals include learning English and participating in Canadian life.

            • Programs run from 2-8 weeks
            • ESL classes offered
            • Activity programs offered
            • Program certificates awarded upon successful completion of program
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            For more details about attending school in Canada, visit the individual school district websites from the Where to Study? page.

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