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Name: Vancouver School Board
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Type of Institution: High School |
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Vancouver School Board
The Vancouver School Board welcomes international students!
VSB Overview
- Part of the public school system of the province of British Columbia
- Programs offered:
- high school study
- summer school
- homestay with local families
Beautiful Vancouver City!
- Schools located in residential areas
- Access to shops, cafes, local skiing, hiking and cultural events
- Access to multilingual doctors, dentists if needed
- International airport 30 minutes away
About Vancouver Schools
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 56,000 students, 24,000 in high schools
- More than 3,000 teachers
- 18 high schools
- Each school has a library, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, a school nurse, and cansellors to assist all students in course planning and study skills.
- Many extra-curricular activities including robotics, photography, sports, drama, chess, skiing and community service
Highlights of Vancouver Schools
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 English as a Second Language
- Experienced teachers of ESL
- Local studnets and international students study together
- Students may enroll in a wide variety of excellent academic, fine arts, language and computer studies programs:
- English, social studies, and mathematics; biology, chemistry or physics, and career planning
- History, geography, calculus, law, accounting and business education
- String orchestra, chorus, drama, theatre production, dance, multimedia art, graphics artists, film studies, TV/video production
- French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin as a second language
- Information technology, design and computer assisted design credit courses
- Physical education
International Education Programs
- 655 international students, from 20 countries, are studying in the 18 VSB high schools
- 1.4% of total district enrollment
- Homestay available for high school students
- International student advisors and Japanese staff available to assist students
Types of Programs
- Year-long study leading to high school graduation
- Study abroad for one term or one year only
- Entry in April or September
- Summer school for individual or groups
Application Process
Fees:
- $12,000 tuition fee）
- $700 medical insurance fee
- some small course material fees paid at school upon registration
Students applies to Canadian embassy in home country for a study permit
 Homestay and Custodian
- Students aged 13 and over can apply for homestay
- Homestay placement fee: C$450
- Homestay monthly fee: C$730
- Host parent as custodian can be arranged
Selection Criteria
- Past academic performance of average or above average ability across all course areas
- Conduct
- School attendance
- School comments
Expectations of IE Students
- Identify custodian or apply for host family custodian
- Renew study permit three months prior to expiry date
- Good attendance
- Good study habits
- Participation in school life
Student Support
- Orientation for new students
- International student counsellors
- Japanese speaking district staff
- District student excursions
- Peer tutoring
- School report card will be sent to parents overseas (November, March and June)
Summer School
- July and August
- English, cooking, band, drama, art, tennis, sightseeing are fun and educational!
- Choose from 2, 3, 4, or 6 weeks
- Study with local students
- Homestay available
- Held at the Magee Summer School of the Arts
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