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 (provided below)
• A completed student homestay application form if needed (provided below)
• 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

Once the original application package arrives at the School Board Office, it is reviewed by the District Principal, the school counselor and school principal. Notification will be given as soon as a decision has been made.

The following documents are available in pdf format: 

Student Application Form Student Homestay Application Immunization Form Participation Guidelines

Please email or mail the completed application to:

International Registrar International Student Program School District No. 48 (Howe Sound) P.O. Box 250 Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, V8B 0A2

Phone:  1-604-892-5228 Fax:     1-604-892-1038 Email: international@sd48.bc.ca