The Richmond School District was established in 1906 and is the 5th largest school district in the province of British Columbia. Richmond students consistently exhibit excellent levels of achievement, demonstrate through high graduation rates, scholarships, and university acceptance rates.
The Richmond International Education offers international students of all ages a wide variety of challenging and exciting study options throughout the year:
The Richmond School District has extensive experience in supporting students that are English Language Learners (ELL). Across Canada, Richmond is considered the leading school district in the development of ELL curriculum and assessment. International students in Richmond have been very successful in obtaining English fluency while at the same time, completing their secondary schooling with excellent grades.
International students benefit from the extensive and diverse range of course options available to them in Richmond. In addition to core curricular academic courses – English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies– international students can also choose from a variety of elective courses including: Modern Languages, Physical Education, Technology, Information Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, Music, Recording Studio Technology, Desktop Publishing, and Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD).
Specialty programs provide international students with opportunities for advanced enrichment. In Richmond, international students can participate in the following specialty programs: International Baccalaureate (IB) Senior Years Program (IB-SYP); International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-SYP); Advanced Placement (AP) in the Sciences, Mathematics, Modern Languages, English, and Theatre Arts.
There are also a number of other unique course options available to international students in Richmond schools: Engineering; Fashion Design; Tourism and Hospitality; Environmental Biology; Computer Animation; Music Composition; Chef Training; and various Apprenticeship Programs.
Program Established: 1998
Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term, Summer Camp, Teacher Training
Specialized Programs: French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Sports, Fine Arts, Engineering, Chef Training, Leadership.
Language(s) of Study: English, French
Total number of schools: 47
High schools for international students: 10
Total Students: 21,000
Total International Students: 900
International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12
Nearest Airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Ideally located within 22 minutes of downtown Vancouver and 40 minutes from the ski hills on the North Shore Mountains, few communities are as well served by public transit – bus and SkyTrain – and superbly maintained public services. A temperate West Coast climate means that Richmond residents enjoy comfortable temperatures all year round. Unlike anywhere else in Canada, flowers bloom in February and last well into autumn.
Richmond is home to 14 of the top 100 high technology companies in the province of British Columbia including Microsoft and Nintendo. In addition to the high technology industry, the core of the Richmond economy comes from aviation and airplane-related businesses, information and computer system technologies, biotechnology development, hospitality and tourism, and education.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) both have vibrant Richmond campuses. The University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), and Langara College (LC) are all within short commutes.
Richmond is world famous for its welcoming and nurturing multicultural community, and is nationally and internationally recognized for its accessibility to people of all backgrounds and abilities.
International students can choose to stay with a Richmond School District homestay family while studying at Richmond public school.
Homestays include:
All homestay families are accessible to Richmond schools by public transportation, bike, or by walking.
A variety of cultural and sporting activities are available to international students at school and in the community, including festivals, sporting events, music, museums, art galleries and 2010 Winter Olympics legacy programs and events. There are also sports facilities in Richmond that offer basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, soccer, rugby, tennis, ultimate frisbee, football, hockey, swimming, curling, lacrosse, and golf.
Each year, the school district sponsors a variety of activities for international students, such as trips to Whistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort, Tofino (whale watching), Banff (The Rocky Mountains), and the Yukon (Northern Lights).
Entrance Dates: September & February
Application Deadlines: No Deadline but early application is recommended
Application Fee: $200 (one-time fee)
Documentation Fee: $150
Tuition Fee: $16,000 (one year)
Tuition Fee: $8,000 (one semester)
ELL Assessment: $100 (one-time fee)
Homestay Placement Fee: $500 (one-time fee)
Homestay Monthly Fee: $1,200
Medical Insurance and Administration: $1350 year/$675 semester
Custodianship Fee: $300 (one-time fee)
All funds are in Canadian dollars
General Inquiries Email: study@sd38.bc.ca
Website: studyinrichmond.sd38.bc.ca
Mailing Address: 7811 Granville Avenue
City: Richmond
Province: British Columbia
Postal Code: V6Y 3E3
Phone: 604-668-6092
Fax: 604-233-0520
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