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Bri sh Columbia – Maple Ridge & Pi Meadows School District

Prepare for yourfutureby living and studying inthe Maple Ridge-PittMeadowsInternationalprogram,partof SchoolDistrict42. We are on nature’s doorstep at the foot of the Garibaldi Mountain Range, but only 50 minutes’drive from beautiful Vancouver. Studentscanenjoyoutdooractivitiessuchasbikingandhikingortake advantageofcommunityactivitiesattherecreationcentres, iceskatingrinks,gyms,dancestudios,andmanyathleticclubssuchaskarate,soccer,baseballandrunning.Ourschoolsarestaffed by dedicated B.C. Government certified teachers, experienced at integrating international students into the school community. StudentswhostudyinourdistrictandstaytograduatewillearnaBritishColumbiaDogwoodDiploma,recognizedbyUniversities and Collegesaroundtheworld.

All international students receive ELLsupport at both elementary and high school level to help them with their English language acquisition. Each high school has an International Liaison teacher to support the students’academic and school success. In Maple Ridge-PittMeadowsSD42,allschoolsareequippedwithup-to-datetechnology,allowingstudentstointegratetechnologyasa21st centurytoolforlearning.

Ourin-househomestayprogramisstaffedwith4full-timehomestaycoordinatorswhomatchstudentswithhostfamilieswithsimilar interests. Students are taken care of from the time the airplane lands in Canada until they depart. Come to Maple Ridge- Pitt MeadowsSD42forAnAuthenticCanadianExperience.

OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS

Interna onal Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, French Immersion, Digital Arts Academy, Microso IT Academy, Interdisciplinary Arts Academy, Sports Academies (soccer, ice hockey, basketball, so ball) *addi onal fees may apply

SCHOOLS

GARIBALDISECONDARYSCHOOL

24789DewdneyTrunkRd,Maple Ridge,BCV4R1X2,Canada

MAPLERIDGESECONDARYSCHOOL

21911122Ave,MapleRidge,BCV2X3X2,Canada

PITTMEADOWSSECONDARYSCHOOL

19438116bAve,PittMeadows,BCV3Y1H2,Canada

SAMUELROBERTSON SECONDARYSCHOOL

10445245 St,MapleRidge,BCV2W2G4,Canada

THOMASHANEYSECONDARYSCHOOL

23000116Ave,MapleRidge,BCV2X0T8,Canada

WESTVIEWSECONDARYSCHOOL

20905WicklundAve,MapleRidge,BCV2X8E8,Canada

Bri sh Columbia – Mission Public Schools District

“OurMission isStudentSuccess”

MissionislocatedinthewarmVancouverCoastalRegionjust1houreastofthecityofVancouverandjustnorthoftheUSAborder; located on the Traditional,Ancestral, Unceded, and Shared lands of the Stó:lō people, of Qwó:ltl’el, Leq’á:mel, Matheqwí, and Sq’éwletspeoples.Weofferworldclassacademic opportunitiesforstudentstomeettheireducationalgoals.We customizestudent experienceswithourshorttermorlong-termprogramsforEnglishLanguageLearning,CanadianExperiences,andBCGraduation Programs.

International students are fully integrated in our Canadian classrooms, while supporting their English Learning needs. Students enjoyparticipatinginour widearray of classes from OutdoorEducation and HockeyAcademyto MusicalTheatreandBusiness to RoboticsandVisualArtsandsomuchmore.

We support students from the time they apply with our district and connect them with our wonderful homestay families, who also greet their students at the airport. Our International Program is known for its caring and supportive team and fabulous homestay families.

Join MissionforyourCanadian adventureto achieveyouracademic andadventuredreams!

OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS

French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Sports Academies, Community Recrea on, Fine Arts and Performing Arts, Robo cs, ESL/ELL credit courses, Honours Classes, Modern Languages, Applied Skills (Busiess, Culinary Arts, Automo ve Carpentry, Dra ing, Metalwork), Computer Technologies, Visual and Performing Arts, Sports Academies (Lacrosse, Hockey), Sports Specializa ons and Teams (American Football, Basketball, Golf, Rugby, Skiing & Snowboarding, So ball, Swimming, Track& Field, Volleyball, Wrestling)

Bri sh Columbia – North Vancouver School District

The NorthVancouverSchoolDistrictwelcomesstudentsfromallovertheworld. Ourschoolsarecommittedtocreatinga safe,caring and academicallychallengingenvironment.

Argyle providesstudentsopportunitiesto learnandgrowbyfosteringresilience, buildingself-efficacy,anddevelopingcritical and creative thinking.Asa vibrant,flexible,and connectedlearning community,wepreparestudentsto becomerespectfuland collaborative citizenswhoarestewardsofthelandanditspeople.

CarsonGrahamSecondarystrivesforexcellencein allendeavours,encouragespersonaland socialresponsibility,respects diversityandworktodevelopsalife-longcommitmenttolearning.

Handsworth'smission istomaximize the potentialofallstudents'humanendeavoursintellectual,cultural,social,aesthetic, creative, andphysical.Itencouragesstudentsto understandthe relevanceoftheireducationwithinalargersocialandglobal context.Handsworthbelievesin developingself-esteem,emotionalwell-being,arespectforothers,adesireforlife-longlearning, and astrong careerawarenessina climatethatpromotesresponsiblelearning.

TheSeycovecommunitystrivesto engageitsmembersin opportunitiesforcollaborativeinnovationandlearning,tobuildand maintainpurposefulconnectionsandrelationships,and tocreatea safe environmentinwhich todevelopcitizensofintegrity.

Sutherland strivesto developstudents'skills,intellectandpersonalgrowthinasupportive,respectfullearningenvironment,and topreparestudentstobecomeresponsiblecitizens.

Windsor aspirestobeavibrantlearning environmentwhere individualsrespectandencourageeachotherto develop the competenciesto thrivein arapidly changingworld.

OVERVIEW

NumberOfSchool: 39 HighSchoolsforInternationalStudents: 6

TotalStudentsperSchool: 800-1450

GradesOffered: 8-12

AP: YES(Argyle)

IB: YES(Carson)

HIGHLIGHTS

DigitalMedia Academy, French Immersion,Anima on, GameDesign, Spanish, Fashion, Jewelry, Metal Art, IB World School, Graphic Design, Robo cs,Engineering, WideVariety of Sports, Choir, Hockey Skills Academy, Soccer Skills Academy, Dance Academy, Music/Vocal Programme.

SCHOOLS

ARGYLESECONDARYSCHOOL

1131 FrederickRd, NorthVancouver,BC,V7K1J3

CARSONGRAHAMSECONDARYSCHOOL

2145JonesAve,NorthVancouver, BC,V7M2W7

HANDSWORTHSECONDARYSCHOOL

1033Handsworth Road,NorthVancouver,BC,V7R2A7

SEYCOVESECONDARYSCHOOL

1204CaledoniaAve,NorthVancouver,BC,V7G2A6

SUTHERLANDSECONDARYSCHOOL

1860SutherlandAve,NorthVancouver,BC,V7L4C2

WINDSORSECONDARYSCHOOL

931BroadviewDr,NorthVancouver,BC,V7H2E9

Bri sh Columbia – Greater Victoria School District

The Greater Victoria School District No. 61 is located in the capital city of British Columbia and covers the municipalities of Esquimalt,OakBay,Victoria,ViewRoyalandaportionofSaanichandHighlands.

LambrickParkoffersexcitingandinnovativeInformation&CommunicationTechnologyprogrammes,aswellasaward-winning athleticteamsandanexcellentBaseballAcademy.

Esquimalt offers an excellent French Immersion Programme as well as a RugbyAcademy and a 4C Challenge Programme. Each studentisassignedtoa teacher advisorgroup.ThispracticeallowseachTeacherAdvisortogettoknowthestudent.

Mount Douglas is ranked among the top50 schools across the nation. Student travel is a key feature of the learning opportunities forstudents.Theschoolalsooffersseveralexcellentprogrammes(suchastheFrenchImmersionprogrammeandtheathletic,art& dramaprogramme),aswellasAPcourses.

Oak Bay is renowned for its outstanding academic, artistic and athletic accomplishments. The school has a very strong athletics programwithitscrosscountryandtrackandfieldteambeingoneofthemostsuccessfulinBC.OakBayhasalsoaFrenchImmersion Programme andassignseachstudenttoa teacheradvisorgroup.

Reynoldsoffersan activefineartsdepartment, anextensiveprogramofcoursesandawide varietyofelectivesandextracurricular opportunities with outstanding teachers. The school as an excellent French Immersion Programme as well as a Leadership in LearningProgramdesignedforElitestudentathletescompetinginindividualsports.

SpectrumoffersanexcellentHockeySkillsAcademy andawide rangeofsportsandextracurricular activities.

VictoriaoffersanoutstandingFrenchImmersionProgramme.TheschoolisthemostadvancedAppliedTechcentreinGreatVictoria and isnotableforhavingawoodenrunningtrack suspended20feetaboveone ofthegym’sfloors.

OVERVIEW

NumberOf School: 45

HighSchoolsforInternationalStudents: 7

TotalStudentsperSchool: 600-1300

GradesOffered: 9-12

AP: YES

IB: NO

HIGHLIGHTS

Baseball Academy, Music Programme (including strings and orchestra), Sports Programme, Rowing team, Rugby Academy, Spanish, Cheerleading, Wide Range of Sports, French Immersion Programme, Centre for Soccer

Excellence, Music Programme, Hockey Skills Academy, Japanese, Video Game Design, Outdoor Ed, Suburban Campus Se ng, Fairey Technical Wing.

SCHOOLS

LAMBRICKPARKSECONDARYSCHOOL

4139TorquayDr,Victoria,BCV8N3L1,Canada

ESQUIMALTSECONDARYSCHOOL

847ColvilleRd,Victoria,BCV9A4N9,Canada

MOUNTDOUGLAS SECONDARYSCHOOL

3970GordonHeadRd,Victoria,BCV8N3X3,Canada

OAKBAYSECONDARYSCHOOL

2121CadboroBayRd,OakBay,Greater,Victoria,BCV8R5G4, Canada

REYNOLDSSECONDARYSCHOOL

3963BordenSt,Victoria,BCV8P3H9,Canada

SPECTRUMSECONDARYSCHOOL

957BurnsideRdW,Saanich,BCV8Z6E9,Canada

VICTORIASECONDARYSCHOOL

923TopazAvenue,Victoria,BC,V8T2M2

Bri sh Columbia – Burnaby School District

TheBurnabySchoolDistrictstrivestoengageandempoweracaring,inclusivecommunityoflearnersfortheopportunitiesoftoday and tomorrow.

AlphaSecondaryoffersa strongacademic programwith arangeofHonoursandAdvancedPlacementcoursesforhigh-achieving students.Italsomaintainsa focusonathletics,withastrongboys’rugbyprogramandgirls’netballprogram.

Burnaby Central is known for outstanding academic, arts, technology, and athletics programs. It also ha Excellent facilities for music, drama, automotive technology, PE, information technology, photography, media arts and technical education. Its extensive award-winningVisualandPerformingArtsprogramincludesastrongmusicprogram.

BurnabyMountain’sstudentsexcelindistrict,provincial,andnationalcompetitionsinDrama,Writing,Math,Sports,MediaArts, MusicandDance.

BurnabyNorthisthelargestsecondaryschoolinBritishColumbia.ItishighlyacademicandhasoneofthelargestAPprogrammes ina Canadianpublic school.ItprovidesbothanexcellentArtsEnrichmentProgrammeandaHockeySkillsAcademy.

BurnabySouthprovidesasignificantamountoftechnology,auniquemorningbroadcastingclass,andanextensiverangeofVisual and PerformingArts courses. Its music ensembles are recognized nationally, and its students have performed for England’s royal family.

Byrne Creek’s outstanding Visual and Performing Arts Program includes Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts (including an extensiveprograminMediaArts).

Cariboo Hill has an excellent French immersion programme and provides international students with a family-like environment. Theschoolalso offersarangeof HonoursandAdvancedPlacementcoursesforhigh-achievingstudents.

Moscrop offers an excellent French immersion programme as well asAPcourses. The school also has award-winning basketball teams.

OVERVIEW

NumberOf School: 49

HighSchoolsforInternationalStudents: 8

TotalStudentsperSchool: 700-2400

GradesOffered: 8-12

AP: YES

IB: NO

HIGHLIGHTS

French Immersion Programme, Wide Range of Languages (Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish etc.), Dance Programme, Ski/Snowboard club, Volleyball/Lacrosse Academy, Technology Academies, Visual, Performing, Media, Graphic and Music Arts Programmes, Business Educa on Programme, Hockey Skills Academy, Swimming Academy, Wide RangeofSports.

SCHOOLS

ALPHASECONDARYSCHOOL

930AlphaAvenue,Burnaby,BC,V5C3E2

BURNABYCENTRALSECONDARYSCHOOL

6011 DeerLake Parkway,Burnaby,BC,V5G0A9

BURNABYMOUNTAINSECONDARYSCHOOL

8800Eastlake Dr,Burnaby,BCV3J7X5,Canada

BURNABYNORTHSECONDARYSCHOOL

751 HammarskjoldDr,Burnaby,BCV5B4A1,Canada

BURNABYSOUTHSECONDARYSCHOOL

5455Rumble St,Burnaby,BCV5J2B7,Canada

BYRNECREEKSECONDARYSCHOOL

777718thSt,Burnaby,BCV3N5E5,Canada

CARIBOOHILLSECONDARYSCHOOL

858016thAve,Burnaby,BCV3N1S6,Canada

MOSCROPSECONDARYSCHOOL

4433Moscrop St,Burnaby,BCV5G2G3,Canada