To Apply

The International Student Program is open to fee paying students in Kindergarten to grade 12 level (ages 5 to 18 years). Normally, International Elementary students aged 5-12 years (grades K-7) will only be considered provided they will live with a parent or guardian.

Please contact a local agent in your country for registration. If you need a recommendation for one of our qualified agents then please contact us  international@sd48.bc.ca  for a list of agents we recommend.

The following documents are required for applications:

• a scanned copy of the student's passport photo page
• original or certified true copies of transcripts from the current and previous two  years of study
• a letter of recommendation on letterhead from his/her current school identifying the student and the student's strengths.  
• the student's letter to the host family introducing themselves, interests/hobbies along with goals and desires to study in Canada
• Parents letter to the host family
• a recent student photograph
• immunization form scanned as one pdf or jpeg document
• course request form for desired school and grade (above)
• signed Waiver, Participation Guidelines, Off-Site Activities Consent, Course Requests (you will find these pieces in the online application)
• a photo album of the student. A minimum of 5 photos: with family, friends, holidays, sports activities, etc

• January 15 -  completed application and non-refundable application fee due
• March15 - a minimum installment of 50% of fees due*
• October 15 - balance of invoiced fees due

• Applications will be accepted until these schools are full.
• March 15 - a minimum installment of 50% of fees due
• October 15 - balance of invoiced fees due