| Name of Institution | Qualicum School District |
| Contact Person | Ronda Bell |
| Title | District Principal |
| rbell@sd69.bc.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 502 Bay Ave. Parksville, British Columbia V9P 1C7 Canada |
| General Phone | 250 951 0857 |
| General Email | isp@sd69.bc.ca |
| Website | https://schoolincanada.ca/ |
School Profile
The Qualicum School District is located on Vancouver Island, BC, and encompasses the charming beach front cities of Qualicum and Parksville in the Oceanside region. Qualicum School District provides international students from all over the world the opportunity to live with a local family, study in a Canadian school and enjoy the wonderful quality of life we enjoy on Vancouver Island. We offer a very strong and comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program with specially trained and experienced instructors to ensure International Students have the best instruction possible.
Qualicum School District has an abundance of athletic, arts and cultural organizations. Our schools provide all students with the opportunity to participate in many excellent academic, performing arts and athletic activities including specialized academy programs in: Golf, Soccer, Hockey, Dance, Outdoor Leadership (ROAMS) and Music. A dedicated International Student Counselor is based at each secondary school to provide academic counseling and support. Students are also encouraged to participate in activities outside of school including, soccer, baseball, beach volleyball, ice hockey, tennis, golf, swimming, dance, skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, karate, and taekwondo. Students are also provided with an annual itinerary of activities and travel opportunities to further enhance their Canadian experience. The friendly and welcoming nature of our people enhances the spectacular natural setting. Located in a sub- mediterranean zone, this area enjoys the mildest year round climate in Canada.
Quick Statistics
| School Type | Public K-12 |
| Year of Establishment | 1995 |
| Programs Offered | High School Programs |
| Training Specialized Programs | English Language Learning courses, Outdoor Education programs, Computer courses, Business courses Electronics/Robotics Fine Arts |
| Language(s) of Study | English |
| Total number of schools | 2 |
| Total of schools for International Students | 2 |
| Total Students | 1700 |
| Total International Students | 170 |
| International Students Accepted for Grades | 8 – 12 |
| Activities for International Students
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Monthly cultural activities
Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, American Football, Track& Field, Rugby, Soccer Club: Model UN, Robotics, Leadership, Student Council |
Cost and Important Notes
| Entrance Dates | September or February |
| Application deadlines | May 15th or December 15th |
| Application fees | $ CAD 500 |
| Full Year Tuition Fee | $ CAD 13,500 |
| Annual Homestay Placement Fee | $ CAD 9,000 |
| Homestay Monthly Fee | $ CAD 900 |
| Annual Custodianship Fee | $ CAD $450 program fee |
| Airport Pick-up | included |