School Districts Welcome:
By choosing to study in West Vancouver Schools, you are choosing the premier place for learning. Our schools are among the highest ranked in the province of British Columbia. Our innovative approach to education ensures that we consistently achieve top results in academics, sports, and arts. Our city is recognized by the United Nations as one of the world’s best and our community is safe and welcoming.
Our International Programs were the first in Canada to welcome global students into public schools. Our programs have operated since 1982 and have attracted students from over 40 countries. We have three secondary schools and offer International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement.
Nearest Airport:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Want access to the best skiing and snowboarding in North America? World-class Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains (Whistler co-hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics) are only a 90-minute drive away!
Top-ranked schools! Our three secondary schools rank #3, #4, and #13 of 232 public schools in the Fraser Rankings of Academic Achievement of secondary school students.
West Vancouver has the highest percentage of students taking the academic university entrance courses in the Vancouver area. Over 80% of our graduates go on to post-secondary education!
Advanced Placement, Academies, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate
Baseball
Fencing
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Tennis
School Operator: State School
Program Established: 1982
Total number of schools: 17
Total Students: 7500
Number of High schools for international students: 3
Total international students grade 9-12: 400
Grades: K - 12
International students accepted for: 9, 10, 11, 12
Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese
Entrance Dates: September, February
Length of stay: 5 months/semester, 10 months/full year
Application Deadlines: March 31 and November 15
Application Process: Online Application Forms, Letter of Acceptance
Location: City
Info: British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, borders the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia and third-largest city in Canada. We consistently rank as one of the top
three most livable cities in the world with a combination of unspoiled natural beauty and urban sophistication that makes it attractive to both tourists and international students. West Vancouver is located
immediately north of the central business district and boasts sandy beaches, snow-capped mountains, and safe neighbourhoods.
Summer temperatures are comfortable and allow opportunities for hiking, swimming, sailing, and biking. Winter temperatures rarely fall below freezing within the city, but our location near the Coast
Mountains allows many wintertime activities.
Number of courses / system: Linear
Accomodation: Homestay
Info: We have a full-service accommodation department which can place a student into a Canadian home.
Student Services & Orientation & Counseling:
Our Orientation is the best in BC! For eight days in August, we prepare our new students for their time in West Vancouver.
| High School | Total Enrolment | Website |
|---|---|---|
| West Vancouver Secondary School | 1384 | westvancouverschools.ca/westvancouver-secondary |
| Sentinel Secondary School | 1200 | westvancouverschools.ca/ecole-sentinel-secondary/ |
| Rockridge Secondary School | 900 | westvancouverschools.ca/rockridge-secondary |
| Application Fee | CAD 300 | EUR 206,03 |
| Full Year Tuition Fee | CAD 17250 | EUR 11846,71 |
| Semester Tuition Fee | CAD 8625 | EUR 5923,36 |
| Annual Homestay Placement Fee | CAD 200 | EUR 137,35 |
| Homestay Monthly Fee | CAD 1400 | EUR 961,47 |
| Health Insurance Monthly Fee | CAD 75 | EUR 51,51 |
| Annual Custodianship Fee | CAD free | EUR - |
| Airport Pick-up Fee | CAD free | EUR - |
| Total Semester Fees | CAD 16500 | EUR 11331,64 |
| Total Annual Fees | CAD 32500 | EUR 22319,90 |
Please calculate additional costs for
Airfare approx. Euro 1200 to Euro 1700
Study Permit approx. Euro 180
Pocket money approx. Euro 250 to 300/month
If applicable additional health/accident/third part liability insurance
Health Insurance: mandatory
Info: Exceptional Dietary Request Fee: $150-250 per month
valid for school year 2025/26
Please note that the program description is very much reduced. All information, in particular on the fee-structure, is based on the information provided by the individual Canadian program and is subject to change / as at 10/2024
