Red Public Schools has two high schools with modern facilities and equipment. The two high schools, because of their large size (1800 and 1400 students) offer a wide range of courses and programs.
Specialized Programs include: International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Advanced Placement and Sports Excellence. There are also many, many courses to choose from, including Academic courses: Mathematics, English, English as a Second Language, Social Studies, Science, Physics, Chemistry and Biology to Option courses: Physical Education, Recreation Education, Martial Arts, Outdoor Education, Animation, Computer Technology, Robotics, Motion Media, Photography, Communication Technology, Graphic Arts, Digital Video Production, Design Studies, Architecture, Financial Studies, Legal Studies, Programming, Web Design, Autobody, Fabrication, Construction, Mechanics, Cosmetology, Fashion, Foods, Sports and Medical Studies, Art, Band, Rock Band, Guitar, Choir, Dance, Drama, Leadership, and Psychology. Both schools offer very strong language programs including: French, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.
Program Established: 2002
Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, we would consider 3 or 4-month short terms upon request.
Specialized Programs: French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, English Second Language
Language(s) of Study: English, French
Total number of schools: 24
High schools for international students: 3
Total Students: 11,000
Total International Students: 100
International Students Accepted for Grades: 7-12
Nearest Airport: Calgary International Airport
The City of Red Deer with a population of 102 000 is centrally located in the western Canadian province of Alberta. It is:
Red Deer Public Schools offer Homestay for international students who are fourteen years of age and older or entering grade eight. Students will have the opportunity to live with carefully screened families in a safe, caring, mid sized community of the City of Red Deer. We offer:
Again the size of our schools allow us to offer students a multitude of choices when it comes to selecting Extra Curricular Athletics or Clubs to participate in. Athletics includes: Soccer, Football, Basketball, Handball, Volleyball, Curling, Golf, Tennis, Badminton, Track and Field, Cross Country Running, Rugby, and both high schools have excellent weight rooms. Clubs and other Activities include: Ski and Snowboard Club, Dodgeball, Anime Club, Environmental Club, ESports Club, Lunchbox Theatre, Improv Club, International Student Club, Thurber Idol, Battle of the Bands, Robotics and Dances. As part of the Activities Fee, Red Deer Public Schools International Program provides activities locally, as well as provincially. Students can learn to ski, they will visit the Rocky Mountains, visit Calgary and Edmonton, as well as a visit to the Badlands.
Entrance Dates: September 1 & February 1
Application Deadlines: May 15 & November 15
Application Fee: $300
Full Year Tuition Fee: $11,865
1 Semester Tuition Fee: $5,032.50
Annual Homestay Placement Fee: $600 and Re-Registration Fee for returning students: $300
Homestay Monthly Fee: $1,100
Medical Insurance: $600 for the year/$350 for one semester
Annual Custodianship Fee: 0
Activities Fee: $250 for one semester/$500 for one school year
Bus Pass: $350 for one semester/$700 for one school year.
All funds are in Canadian dollars
General Inquiries Email: internationalservices@rdpsd.ab.ca
Website: rdpsd.ab.ca/internationalservices
Mailing Address: 4747 53 Street
City: Red Deer
Province: Alberta
Postal Code: T4N 2E6
Phone: 403-343-1405
Fax: 403 347 8190
Facebook: facebook.com/RedDeerPublicSchoolsInternationalStudentProgram
Twitter: twitter.com/rdpschools
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