Canadian Curriculum International Schools in Vancouver, Canada

Families looking at Canadian-curriculum international schools in Vancouver will most often encounter schools that follow the British Columbia provincial curriculum, which leads to the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (the Dogwood Diploma), and that teach primarily in English with common bilingual or language-immersion options in French and Mandarin. School types range from public district international programmes (which charge a single international tuition rate and include provincial certification and local supports) to independent day schools that set their own fees and timetables. Annual costs vary widely - public international tuition in Vancouver is published by the district as a single figure for overseas students, while independent schools typically charge anywhere from the mid-teens to tens of thousands of Canadian dollars a year depending on the school and grade. Admissions follow a September main intake for the school year (many private schools recommend applying 6 - 12 months ahead), with some programs and schools offering limited mid-year intakes; international applicants should also allow extra time for study permits, medical insurance and homestay or housing arrangements.