Vancouver School Board

Address

Address: Various, see the list of schools below

Website: http://intered.vsb.bc.ca/

School Details

Key Facts

Vancouver schools welcome international students! Our schools offer high quality programs, dedicated teachers and excellent facilties.
Class Sizes: 20-30 students
School Sizes: 400-2000 students
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20-30:1
Academic Year: September-June
College/University Admission Link: Students who successfully complete the requirements for Grade 12 graduation have the necessary qualifications to apply to post-secondary institutions.

Rankings & Accreditations

Recognition of Vancouver Education: credentials earned in the Vancouver school district are recognized worldwide.

List of Schools

SECONDARY

Windermere Secondary School	Britannia Secondary School	David Thompson Secondary School
Eric Hamber Secondary School	Gladstone Secondary School	John Oliver Secondary School
Killarney Secondary School	King George Secondary School	Kitsilano Secondary School
Lord Byng Secondary School	Magee Secondary School	Point Grey Secondary School
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School	Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
Templeton Secondary School	University Hill Secondary School	Vancouver Technical Secondary School

ADULT EDUCATION SITES

South Hill Education Centre

Gathering Place Education Centre

Main Street Education Centre at Gladstone

Tuition & Fees

Application Fees

C$200 non-refundable
payable by credit card, cash, cheque or money order

Tuition Fees

C$14,000 per year (secondary and elementary)
payable by bank draft, certified cheque or telegraphic bank transfer only

Medical Insurance

all Vancouver School Board international students must join our group medical insurance plan, according to provincial regulations
C$950 per year
includes visits to doctor and hospital care
does not include dental care

Accommodation

International students may choose to participate in homestay with a local family while enrolled in a Vancouver public school: students experience Canadian culture, customs, expectations; safe, friendly host family program provided for over 20 years; orientation information session; custodianship available, if requested; support and supervision by homestay co-ordinator; airport pickup possible upon request.
Host families provide: welcoming, friendly environment; caring host parents; private bedroom; study area with window; three meals a day.
Homestay Fees: Registration and placement fee: $525; Host family fee: $900 per month; Custodian (if required) fee: $500; Airport pick-up fee: C$75 (payable in advance).

Other Fees

some textbook deposit fees will apply when the student registers at school; refundable upon return of textbooks in good condition;
elective courses may have some small materials fees, depending on the course

Overview

The Vancouver School Board (VSB) is a large, urban and multicultural school district providing programs to 55,500 students in kindergarten to Grade 12, and to over 3,000 adult students in adult education centres. The Vancouver School Board has 18 secondary schools and 91 elementary schools.

Academics

The VSB offers a great variety of educational programs to students in a number of elementary, secondary, and adult settings. In addition, summer school is available to VSB students.

Elementary School – Kindergarten to grade 7. This includes students from ages 5 to 12. *Note: It is Vancouver School Board policy that international students under the age of 13 must live with a parent or immediate family member.*

Secondary or High School – grades 8 to 12. This includes students from ages 13 to 17.

Adult Education – upgrading and completion of grade ten to grade twelve graduation requirements. Students in adult education are generally 18 years of age and older. Often students attend adult schools when they still have a few courses to complete and are too old to take them in a secondary school.

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