Langley School District
- Why
- Students who need language support · Parents who want a contact at the school
- Because
- ELL at every level · A coordinator in every high school · IB and AP
- Result
- The language barrier is overcome step by step · A clear channel for parents · A path to university
- Benefit
- Premium · CAD 500 above the median, with IB, AP and homestay
- Cost
- CAD 27,650 (estimated first-year total) · about CAD 2,765 per school month
Why Langley School District?
Families sending a student whose English is not yet strong usually ask first how solid the school's language support is. Langley answers with many years of experience and ELL support at every level.
- Students who need language support: Those who want to progress with ELL starting from beginner level.
- Parents who want a contact at the school: Those looking for a coordinator who works with international students in every high school.
- Students with academic goals: Young people planning to prepare for university through IB or AP.
Reasons: concrete features that set Langley apart
The district has 25,000 students in 45 schools. High school students can join the program in September, at the start of the school year, or in February, when the second semester begins. The district's distinguishing features are:
- ELL at every level: Full ELL support from beginner to advanced means students are placed in a suitable program whatever their language level.
- A coordinator in every high school: Students' questions about course selection and adjustment are answered within the school.
- IB and AP: Both the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs are offered, so students can plan their university preparation according to their goals.
- Over thirty years of experience: The district has hosted international students since 1989, so its admission and support processes are well established.
- English-speaking community: In a community of about 130,000 people, almost everyone's first language is English, so language practice continues outside school.
- Eight high schools: Eight high schools accept international students, so placement can take program and location preferences into account.
- Summer English programs: Summer English Learning Programs are offered, so families can start with a short summer experience before a longer stay.
Cost analysis: what one school year costs
| Item | CAD | As published on CAPS-I |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one school year | 16,500 | $16,500 |
| Application fee | 200 | $200 (one time only) |
| Homestay, 10 months at CAD 1,050 | 10,500 | Homestay Placement Fee: $350 (one time only); Homestay Monthly Fee: $1,050; Annual Custodianship Fee: $100 |
| Homestay placement fee | 350 | |
| Custodianship fee | 100 | |
| Estimated first-year total | 27,650 | Tuition, the listed fees, insurance and homestay for one school year. |
Tuition alone works out to about CAD 1,650 per school month over a 10-month year. With homestay and the listed fees, the year comes to about CAD 2,765 per month.
The tuition figure for the 2026–27 school year was confirmed on the district's own website on 11 October 2026.
The other items are taken from the district's CAPS-I member page, read on 11 October 2026. Items shown as "see text" could not be read as a single amount and are left out of the total.
How this fee compares
At CAD 16,500, this fee is CAD 500 above the median of CAD 16,000 among 35 public school districts in British Columbia.
Outcome: what it means for the student and family
When language support, on-site guidance and academic options are offered together, a student's adjustment becomes more predictable. Students under 17 who travel without a parent need a custodian; at Langley the annual fee for this service is listed separately.
- The language barrier is overcome step by step: ELL support moves students forward as they become ready for academic classes.
- A clear channel for parents: The school coordinator is the person who can answer families' questions directly.
- A path to university: Graduates with IB or AP courses present a strong academic file in university applications.
- Affordable accommodation cost: The monthly homestay fee of CAD 1,050 is easier on the budget than in many other districts around Vancouver.
Benefit analysis: what the investment buys
The student works toward the BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) plus International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP), taught and assessed by certified Canadian teachers.
Classes in English every day, with French options that add a second official language.
A screened homestay family provides a private room, meals and daily support, and the district monitors the placement.
Fine Arts let the student build a profile beyond grades.
A Canadian transcript, teacher references and extracurricular record that Canadian and international universities review directly.
Cost–benefit at a glance
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Annual investment | CAD 27,650 | Estimated first-year total, from the cost analysis above |
| Per school month | CAD 2,765 | Over a 10-month school year |
| Price position | +CAD 500 | vs. median CAD 16,000 · 35 public school districts in British Columbia |
| Specialty programs | 3 | International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) and Fine Arts |
| Living arrangement | Homestay | Included in the cost analysis where the school publishes it |
| Language support | Immersion | No separate ESL program in our data; we confirm with the school |
| Value verdict | Premium |
CAD 500 above the median across 35 public school districts in British Columbia. The higher price is worth it when the student will use what it pays for: IB, AP, homestay and Fine Arts.
Who it suits and what to consider
- Suitable profile: Students who want to start with language support and progress to graduation, and who want a calmer setting close to Vancouver.
- Cost: Tuition is CAD 16,500 per year. Add a CAD 200 application fee, a CAD 100 annual custodianship fee, a CAD 350 placement fee, CAD 1,050 per month for homestay and a CAD 300 airport pickup fee. A single semester costs CAD 7,750. Current fees should be confirmed with the school before applying.
- Location and size: Downtown Vancouver is 45 km away. The district has about 850 international students, so families seeking a small program should take this into account.
Let us plan together, based on your child's English level, what a starting point in Langley could look like. Contact Canadian Edu Centre for a free preliminary consultation.