Tuition Fees

All fees shown in Canadian currency. Click HERE to link to a currency converter.

 

Application Fee

$200 CDN non-refundable fee must be sent with the original completed application form.  This fee is payable to the School District No 48 (Sea to Sky).

 

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee is $12,000 CDN per school year (10 months, 2 semesters) and $6000 for a 1/2 year (5 months, 1 semester).  This payment is due upon the applicant's receipt of their Student Acceptance Letter.  This fee is payable to School District No 48 (Sea To Sky) by certified cheque, bank draft or money order.
There is a full refund if the Study Permit is not approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to obtain a Study Permit from the Canadian High Commission in the applicant’s country of residence.

 

Medical Fees

The medical fee is $375 CDN per semester ($750 for a 2 semester, full academic year) . All international students MUST have basic medical coverage. This fee is payable to School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky).

 

Homestay Placement Fee

The one-time homestay placement fee is $300 CDN. This fee is payable to School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky).

The Homestay application fee is non-refundable unless the student is not accepted.

 

Homestay Fees

The homestay fee ranges from $900-$1000 CDN (depending on the community). This fee is payable directly to the homestay family on the first of each month.

 

Other Fees

Airport Pickup and Drop off for Squamish (each way) - $80 CDN.
Airport Pickup and Drop off for Whistler and Pemberton (each way) - $150 CDN.

 

Refund Policy

In the event that an applicant does not come to Canada or decides to leave the Sea to Sky school system for personal reasons, a portion of the paid tuition fee will be refunded.  All requests must be made in writing.  The following refund procedures will apply to International Students:

  1. A full refund will be paid to students who show proof that the Canadian High Commission (Canada Immigration) has refused their application for a student visa.
  2. A 50% refund will be paid to students who withdraw prior to the end of the first month of the education program.
  3. No refund will be paid to students who withdraw after the end of the first month of their education program (or have an extended absence), nor will a refund be paid to students who are removed from the program at any time due to a violation of school or program rules.
  4. Students who are forced to withdraw from the program due to unforeseen circumstances, such as death in the immediate family or an illness, or other circumstances deemed valid by the Superintendent or designate, shall receive a pro-rated refund of tuition fees upon submitting proof supporting their reason to leave.
  5. Students who become Landed Immigrants during their term of study will not receive reimbursement of fees beyond the stated policy.

 

The International Student Program is open to applicants interested in studying at the grade 4 to grade 12 level (ages 9 to 19 years).  Students younger than 9 and older than 19 may be accepted only with the approval of the Superintendent or designate.
Normally, International Elementary students aged 9-12 years (grades 4-7) will only be considered, provided they are living with a parent, a grandparent, other family member, guardian, or as approved by the Superintendent, or designate.

 

Students are required to submit the following in order to apply:

  • A completed student application form. Click here
  • A completed student homestay application form if needed. Click here
  • A copy of the first page of student passport, indicating legal name and date of birth (or a copy of an equivalent document, i.e birth certificate).
  • Original or certified true copies of transcripts from the current and previous two years of study
  • A letter of recommendation from his/her current school regarding their behaviour and academic ability in support of their application
  • A recent photograph
  • English test results (if available)
  • Immunization Form
  • Application fee $200 CDN
  • Homestay application fee $300 CDN if required