Vernon School District
Vernon schools offer a variety of unique programs along with high quality academic programs resulting in one of the highest graduation rates in British Columbia. Vernon’s schools have:
· International teachers in each high school to take care of international students.
· A diverse international student population from over twenty different countries.
· Easy transition to Canadian and USA universities. Partnerships with many universities.
· Additional high school start dates including: September, November, February, April and July.
Vernon School District has a strong focus on academic achievement combined with a number of specialty programs including English Second Language (ESL), soccer academy, hockey academy and a high performers program. Other programs include Quest outdoor education , IELTS training and testing, summer ESL and full credit Math and English courses, fashion design, theatre, fine arts and home economics options.
Program Details
Program Established: 1995
Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 semester, Short Term, Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Teacher Training
Educational Programs offered in: English, French
Total number of schools: 20
High schools for international students: 5
Total Students: 9,000
Total International Students: 270
International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12
Nearest Airport YLW Kelowna International Airport – 30 minutes from Vernon – homestay families meet the students at the airport
Location
VERNON
A Great Place to Learn…and a Fun Place to Be
The City of Vernon is well known for its beautiful setting amid valleys, mountains, rivers and lakes. Bordered by Kalamalka, Okangan and Swan Lakes, Vernon has a great climate with four seasons which hosts year round recreation activities. Vernon has a population that exceeds 50,000 with a healthy diversified economy based on services, manufacturing, forestry and tourism.
Some features that help distinguish Vernon from other Canadian cities are:
· Vernon is a leading tourist destination in Canada and a desirable place to live. The City of Vancouver is 4.5 hours away by car, or 45 minutes by air to an international airport. The Okanagan Valley where Vernon is located is a wine growing region nestled in beautiful mountains.
· One of the best climates in Canada with mild winters and hot dry summers. Vernon one of the few cities in Canada where a student can experience 1 to 2 months of snow with mild temperatures.
· World Class recreational facilities including Silver Star mountain ski resort (20 minutes from the city), Predator Ridge Golf resort (one of Canada’s top golf courses) and Sparkling Hill Resort Wellness centre —which has incorporated Swarovski crystal elements into its design.
· Completely English speaking medium sized safe city.
Accommodation
Vernon provides a fully supervised homestay programs where coordinators are available 24 hours a day. All families are subject to criminal record checks, home inspections and interviews. Students are matched to families based on interest. Regular checks and reports occur throughout the year to ensure students are happy.
Activities
Students may participate in a variety of activities (for free and/or for a fee) as follows:
1. School
a. – Sports including: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby, Golf
b. - Clubs including: International, leadership, yearbook, other
c. – The Arts including: Music and Theatre
2. International Program
a. The international program offers regular activities throughout the school year including:
i. Shopping trips, sightseeing trips, hockey games, bowling, snow tubing, skiing, skating, university tours, plus others
3. Community Activities
a. There are many activities offered in the community by different organizations:
i. Sports – soccer, basketball, skiing, swimming, tennis, golf, badminton
ii. Dance – all types
iii. Music – most instruments and vocals
iv. Martial arts
Skiing – one of Canada’s leading ski and snowboarding destinations
Application & Fee Information
Entrance Dates: September, November 15, February 1, April 15, July 1
Application Deadlines: 2 months prior to start-up late applications considered
Application Fee: $150
Full Year Tuition Fee: $12,000
1 Semester Tuition Fee: $6,000
Annual Homestay Placement Fee: 0
Homestay Monthly Fee: $775
Annual Health Insurance Fee: $800
Annual Custodianship Fee: $200
All funds are in Canadian dollars
Contact Information
General Inquiries Email: international@sd22.bc.ca
Website: www.sd22.bc.ca
Mailing Address: 1401 - 15 Street
City: Vernon
Province: British Columbia
Postal Code: V1T 8S8
Phone: 250-542-3331
Fax: 250-549-9200
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