Our Program & Community
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» School District’s international student program has been welcoming international students since 2005. Our students rave about the connections, relationships, and Canadian cultural experience that Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» offers. We believe in a program that is flexible and personalized to prioritize our relationships with our students, our host families, and our partners. As a small, boutique program we offer our students a supportive environment and an exceptional academic experience.
The area surrounding Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is known for its extraordinary beauty and nature. The city of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is nestled between the majestic mountains of Strathcona Park to the west and the Salish Sea to the east. With lakes and old-growth forests both north and south, people can take advantage of our mild year-round climate. Students will find a close-knit community and welcoming people who are excited to share their homes with international students. Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»’s population is over 37,500 and the surrounding area has a combined population of approximately 60,000 people.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has a local airport and is a quick 40-minute flight from Vancouver International Airport and a 4-hour drive and ferry ride from Vancouver. Pacific Coastal Airlines and Central Mountain Air are the two airlines that serve Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» daily with direct flights from Vancouver airport.
