Kootenay Lake School District
The International Student Program in SD8, – Nelson, BC, allows international students the opportunity to study alongside Canadian
students in the BC public education system. Our schools offer a wide range of courses in academics to lead to a university
entrance, technical, applied and visual arts, career preparation and
business fields. We provide exceptional integrated academic
programs for students at all grade levels.
ESL support classes with a pull out system are a vital part of helping students to quickly build their English Language Skills. Counselling services are offered to support students with university applications as well as course selection and social/emotional support. One of our highschools, LVR, offers courses in Honours English, Advanced Placement English, and Math Calculus. This school also offers FREE after school ESL support to students by a trained TOEFL teacher and offers an AVID program to students – (Advancement via Individual Determination) which is a course for students who want to be successful in high school and attend a high quality university in Canada, the US or anywhere in the world. This program stresses all of the skills needed to excel in an academic environment.
Program Details
Program Established: 1999
Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 semester, Short Term, Winter Camp, Teacher Training
Specialized Programs: French Immersion
Educational Programs offered in: English, French
Total number of schools: 16
High schools for international students: 5
Total Students: 4900
Total International Students: 123
Nearest Airport 3 flights scheduled each day from Vancouver to Castlegar and one each day from Calgary to Castlegar. Castlegar is a 30 minute car ride to Nelson.
Location
Nelson and Creston are small cities with BIG opportunities for international students. These two small cities are nestled in a
mountainous region that surrounds a large lake. Each city is
made up mostly of professional people who have come to this area
from all over in order to raise their own children in a safe area
with excellent schools and great art and music opportunities.
This nostalgic area where nature blends with the suble hint of economic development, soothes the soul as it bring to life the spirit that has slipped away from so many large, metropolitan cities. Thants to the moderate climate here, you can ski with out freezing in the winter and play on the beach without scorching in the summer. Come soothe your soul and energize your spirit in Nelson, BC Canada!
Accommodation
All of our students are required to live with a homestay family during their entire time enrolled in our educational program.
Home stay is more than just food and a room. It is a chance to
take part in all aspects of family life and Canadian culture. Our
students repeatedly tell us that they feel they really do have a
“home away from home” and a connection with their warm, caring,
Canadian family. All of our homestay families are carefully
screened to ensure the best possible experience for our students.
A staff of 4 homestay employees for the school district do the screening, interviewing, a home inspection, and ensure that a criminal record check is complete for a family is placed in our database to await a match with a student. Families provide furnished private rooms, meals, and the opportunity for students to practice their English language skills with native speakers of the English language.
Activities
All full year students in our program receive a free activity pass of their choice to be involved in some sort of afterschool activity.
Students have their choice of a free ski or snow boarding pass,
fitness pass, golf pass, badminton membership, curling
membership, soccer registration, etc.
Application & Fee Information
Entrance Dates: September, January, February
Application Deadlines: November 1 for winter program or winter semester, June 1 for fall applications
Application Fee: $200
Full Year Tuition Fee: $12,000
1 Semester Tuition Fee: $6,500
Annual Homestay Placement Fee: $200
Homestay Monthly Fee: $700
Annual Health Insurance Fee: included in the tuition fee
Annual Custodianship Fee: included in the tuition fee
All funds are in Canadian dollars
Contact Information
General Inquiries Email: sprentice@sd8.bc.ca
Website: http://international.sd8.bc.ca
Mailing Address: 811 Stanley Street
City: Nelson
Province: BC
Postal Code: V1L 1N8
Phone: 250-505-7033
Fax: 250-505-7036
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