Public international secondary schools in Canada are secular, publicly funded institutions overseen by each provincial government’s Ministry of Education. Within local school districts, these schools are governed by the local public school boards and are an integral part of their communities.
Many public secondary schools in Canada actively recruit international students from all over the globe. Public schools offer the advantage of studying alongside the broadest section of Canadian society: 92% of Canadian youth are enrolled in the public school system.
The main language of instruction in Canadian public secondary schools is English, except in Québec, where the main language is French. French Immersion is available in many English-language public school districts, as well as English as a second language (ESL) and French as a second language (FSL) training and also courses in other languages (like Spanish, German, Ukrainian and more). Available courses and curricula will vary somewhat from school to school, but all public secondary schools conform to a set of government standards.
Public international secondary schools are one of the most economical options for international students; since public education is free for residents of the province, and tuition for international students is correspondingly lower than the private institutions, ranging from $12,000 – $14,000 CAD for a ten-month study period. Some public secondary schools have dormitories, and many have arrangements for homestay families, providing another level of Canadian experience for international students.
The Canada Edu Centre provides professional support to students. We have cooperation with many high schools in Canada. The following are just a few of them.
Vancouver School Board
Program Established: 1986 Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term Specialized Programs: Advanced Placement Language(s) of Study: English Total number of schools: 110 High schools for international students: 18 Total Students: 55,000 Total International Students: 1,700 International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12 Nearest Airport: Vancouver International Vancouver public schools welcome international students! The United Nations ranks Vancouver as one of the top ten
Sea to Sky School District
Program Established: 1996 Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term Language(s) of Study: English, French Total number of schools: 16 High schools for international students: 4 Total Students: 5042 Total International Students: 220 International Students Accepted for Grades: 7-12 Nearest Airport: Vancouver International School District #48 has a modern and progressive school system offering a full range of educational programs and services. International
Richmond School District
Program Established: 1998 Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term, Summer Camp, Teacher Training Specialized Programs: French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Sports, Fine Arts, Engineering, Sports Academies, Chef Training, Leadership. Language(s) of Study: English, French Total number of schools: 48 High schools for international students: 10 Total Students: 22,000 Total International Students: 1000 International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12 Nearest Airport: Vancouver International
North Vancouver School District
Program Established: 1996 Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester Specialized Programs: French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Sports Language(s) of Study: English, French Total number of schools: 31 High schools for international students: 6 Total Students: 17,000 Total International Students: 600 International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12 Nearest Airport: Vancouver International North Vancouver Schools have well developed comprehensive programs for students that support strong academics,
New Westminster School District
Program Established: 1987 Programs Offered: Full Year, one Semester, Short-Term group programs Specialized Programs: French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, New Westminster School District Administered Homestay Program Language(s) of Study: English Total number of schools: 12 High schools for international students: 1 Total Students: 7,755 Total International Students: 320 International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12 Nearest Airport: Vancouver International Airport New Westminster School District: A Canadian Leader
Nanaimo Ladysmith School District
Program Established: 1998 Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester Language(s) of Study: English, French Total number of schools: 34 High schools for international students: 6 Total Students: 14,300 Total International Students: 306 International Students Accepted for Grades: Our high school program is grades 8-12, public school system. Our elementary program is from grade k-7 but a parent must accompany the child. Nearest Airport: Nanaimo
Greater Victoria School District
Program Established: 1992 Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term, Summer Camp, Teacher Training Specialized Programs: Advanced Placement, French Immersion, Sports Academies Language(s) of Study: English Number of Schools: 45 High Schools for International Students: 7 Total Students: 19,000 Total International Students: 900 International Students Accepted for Grades: 7-12 Nearest Airport: Victoria International Airport The Greater Victoria School District’s Victoria
Cowichan Valley School District
Program Established: 1999 Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term, Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Teacher Training Specialized Programs: French Immersion, Advanced Placement Language(s) of Study: English, French Total number of schools: 27 High schools for international students: 5 Total Students: 8,000 Total International Students: 185 Nearest Airport: Vancouver International Airport, Nanaimo International Airport School District No 79, an integral district of the British
Burnaby School District
Program Established: 2002 Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester Specialized Programs: French Immersion, Advanced Placement, SportsTech Academies, Fine Arts Educational Language(s) of Study: English Total number of schools: 49 High schools for international students: 8 Total Students: 24000 Total International Students: 750 International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12 Nearest Airport: Vancouver International Airport Burnaby offers international students the opportunity to study alongside local Canadian
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
Program Established: 2012 Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term Specialized Programs: Sports, Fine Arts Language(s) of Study: English, French Total number of schools: 42 High schools for international students: 7 Total Students: 14,000 Total International Students: 40 International Students Accepted for Grades: 7-11, Adult & Vocational Training Nearest Airport: Pierre Elliot Trudeau The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board serves the educational needs