We invite you to consider the experience of a lifetime – studying English at a high school in rural Alberta. Grande Yellowhead Public School Division high schools follow the Alberta curriculum, which is recognized around the world for preparing students for an exciting and successful future. Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) includes five communities located between the capital city of Edmonton, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Jasper National Park. GYPSD includes 17 schools, 5,000 students and 600 staff. Our highlights include: very few international students, competitive fees, small, safe communities and schools. Our proximity to a national park and the mountains allows us to provide numerous outdoor education and recreational opportunities. We have cutting-edge technology with modern computer labs, SmartBoards, video-conferencing, and high-speed connections. Grande Yellowhead graduates are accepted at all major North American Universities and Colleges.
Program Established: 1987
Programs Offered: Full Year, Semester, Short Term
Specialized Programs: French Immersion
Language(s) of Study: English/French Immersion
Total number of schools: 17
High schools for international students: 5
Total Students: 5,000
Total International Students: 47
International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12
Nearest Airport: Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) includes five communities located between the capital city of Edmonton, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Jasper National Park.
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division places international students who come to GYPSD with carefully screened host families, who are enthusiastic to have the students become a member of their families.
We have highly qualified teachers offering a variety of optional courses including Drama, Art, Music, Media Studies, Wildlife Studies and Outdoor Education, Information Technology, Career and Technology Studies, Physical Education and French Immersion. There are numerous extra curricular cultural clubs and sports activities and teams.
Entrance Dates: September & February
Application Deadlines: None
Application Fee: $250
Full Year Tuition Fee: $13,500
1 Semester Tuition Fee: $6,750
Annual Homestay Placement Fee: $500
Homestay Monthly Fee: $1,500
Transportation Fee $1,000 (Includes transportation to and from the Edmonton International Airport)
Annual Health Insurance Fee: $500
Annual Custodianship Fee: Not Applicable
All funds are in Canadian dollars
General Inquiries Email: international@gypsd.ca
Website: gypsd.ca
Mailing Address: 3656 – 1st Avenue
City: Edson
Province: Alberta
Postal Code: T7E 1S8
Phone: 780-723-4471
Fax: 780-723-2414
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