| Name of Institution | Vancouver School Board |
| Contact Person | Iris Leung |
| Title | Manager, International Education Program |
| ileung@vsb.bc.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 5K8, Canada |
| General Phone | 604 713 4534 |
| General Email | intered@vsb.bc.ca |
| Website | http://intered.vsb.bc.ca |
School Profile
Vancouver School Board is one of the largest public school districts in western Canada. There are 18 secondary schools and over 90 elementary schools enrolling 52,000 students. Its International Education Program gives international students the opportunity to study with Canadian students. Vancouver schools offer English as a Second Language instruction in all high schools; multilingual support for international students and homestay with welcoming local families. Credentials earned in the Vancouver School District are recognized worldwide.
Quick Statistics
| School Type | Public K-12 |
| Year of Establishment | Elementary and secondary school programs from kindergarten to grade 12, until high school graduation. |
| Programs Offered | Students may enroll in a wide variety of excellent academic, fine arts, language and computer studies programs. Required courses are: English, social studies, and mathematics; biology, chemistry or physics; and career planning. Some elective courses offered include:
– History, geography, calculus, law, accounting and business education; – Band , strings orchestra, chorus, drama, theatre production, dance, multimedia art, graphic arts, film studies; – Information technology, design and computer assisted design credit courses; – Physical education |
| Training Specialized Programs | Students with strong academic achievement may study Advanced Placement courses in calculus, computer studies, science, literature and history at several schools. |
| Language(s) of Study | Academic courses are taught in English. English language learner’s program (ELL) is offered at all secondary schools for students, who need assistance on their English. French, Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish are also available for students to take, as elective second language courses. |
| Total number of schools | 18 schools and 100 elementary schools |
| Total of schools for International Students | 16 secondary schools and 50 elementary schools |
| Total Students | 52000 |
| Total International Students | 1300 |
| International Students Accepted for Grades | Kindergarten to grade 12 |
| Activities for International Students
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There are many extra-curricular activities including photography, sports, drama, chess, skiing and community services. District field trips are arranged for international students, including excursion to Victoria, capital city of British Columbia, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, university tours, hockey games and more… |
Cost and Important Notes
| Entrance Dates | September 2021 |
| Application deadlines | May 31, 2021 |
| Application fees | $CAD 250 |
| Full Year Tuition Fee | $CAD 15,500 |
| Annual Homestay Placement Fee | $CAD 550 + annual homestay admin fee of $CAD 300 |
| Homestay Monthly Fee | $CAD 1,000 |
| Annual Custodianship Fee | $CAD 525 |
| Airport Pick-up | $CAD 120 |