School District No 79, an integral district of the British Columbia public school system, offers one of the best educations in the world. Our District has four high schools, four middle schools, and twenty-one elementary schools with a combined enrollment of about 8300 students.
The academic, sports, and performing arts (particularly film, drama and music) programs are some of the best in Canada. Computer technology programs and equipment are up-to-date and excellent, providing a cutting edge foundation for students to build on.
We have been hosting international students for over 21 years, and host a variety of International Students (from Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, and Turkey).
We are one of few programs that have ESL specialist teachers who work only with our international students. This ESL support is included in tuition costs, and is available throughout the regular school year.
Program Established: 1999
Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term
Specialized Programs: French Immersion, Equestrian Academy, Sport Academies, Art Academies and Academic Academies
Language(s) of Study: English, French
Total number of schools: 27
High schools for international students: 4
Total Students: 8,000
Total International Students: 150
Nearest Airport: Victoria International Airport, Nanaimo International Airport
The Cowichan Valley, situated on Vancouver Island, is a safe, beautiful rural area with a number of small communities nestled between Victoria and Nanaimo. It is very close to Vancouver, being just a scenic ferry ride away. The Valley has the warmest average temperatures in Canada. Its summers are very warm and sunny, and the winters very mild with little or no snow. Wine grapes, fruit trees, and peppers are just a few among many things that grow here, as well as an array of flowers and shrubs.
All of our students stay in approved homestays. We have one of the most experienced homestay programs in Canada, and have a full-time homestay manager to oversee the needs of our students.
Activities include horseback riding, sailing, rowing, soccer, volleyball, field hockey, ice hockey, basketball, and many other sports. There are also very active theatre and musical programs, providing a balance of choices.
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Application Fee: $300
Homestay Placement & Management Fee: $450
Medical Insurance: $1,100
Tuition Fees: $ 14,500
Homestay Fees: $10,000
Transportation Fee: $450.00
Total: $26,800
Application Fee: $ 300
Homestay Placement & Management Fee: $450
Medical Insurance: $550
Tuition: $7,250
Transportation Fee: $225
Homestay Fee: $5,000
Total: $13,775
All funds are in Canadian dollars
General Inquiries Email: akeple@sd79.bc.ca
Website: www.studyincowichan.com
Mailing Address: 2652 James Street
City: Duncan
Province: British Columbia
Postal Code: V9L 2X2
Phone: 250-746-0744
Fax: 250-746-0757
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