Comox Valley Schools

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Beschreibung

School Districts Welcome:

Comox Valley Schools welcomes international students from over 20 countries every year. It serves Canadian students from the communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland as well as the surrounding rural areas and adjacent islands of Denman and Horby. An ideal place to become immersed in the "west coast" Canadian lifestyle and learn along side Canadian students. We look forward to seeing you continue your studies in the Comox Valley.

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Nearest Airport:

www.comoxairport.com (YQQ)

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Location:

small-town,  rural,  Island

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Language:

English,  French

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Get in touch with us:

Your School contact

 

Welcome to Comox Valley Schools

3 reasons to choose our International Student Program

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Our English Speaking Community

98% English Speaking. Study and learn English in an Immersion Environment.

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2.

Our Programs

Comprehensive English programs - credit courses and support blocks at no extra cost.
High School and community sports, fine and performing arts, and outdoor recreation.

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Our Community

Safe, friendly, and caring people surrounded by alpine peaks and lush forests and beaches.

Offerings & Activities

School Facilities

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Sports

Aquatics, cross country running, field hockey (female only), football, volleyball, basketball, curling, skiing/snowboarding, golf, mountain biking, rugby, track and field

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Special Offerings & Activities

Academies,  Camps,  French Immersion,  Trips

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Ice Hockey Academy, EXPLORE Outdoor Education, Golf Program, Football Program
iMaker - for students with a passion for technology, programming, coding, robotics, game and digital design

Eishockey

Ice Hockey

Outdoor

Outdoor

Volleyball

Volleyball

 

Details & Facts

School Operator: State School

Program Established: 2005

Total number of schools: 21

Total Students: 8000

Number of High schools for international students: 3

Total international students grade 9-12: 250

Grades: K - 12

International students accepted for: 9,  10,  11,  12

Foreign Languages: French,  French Immersion,  Spanish

Info: French is offered in all schools and French Immersion is offered at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School. Numerous language courses are also offered through our online school called NIDES/Navigate.

Entrance Dates: September,  February,  flexible entrance upon request and availability

Length of stay: 3 months/Term,  5 months/semester,  10 months/full year,  until graduation

Application Deadlines: May 1 & November 1

Application Process: Online Application Forms,  Letter of Acceptance

Website: www.studyinbritishcolumbia.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/studycomoxvalley

Instagram: www.instagram.com/comoxvalleyisp/

Videos on Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMJhuajCQeh2ITxjmZ3iZvA

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Location: small-town,  rural,  Island

Info: Our friendly, welcoming community enjoys the warm temperate climate of BC’s West Coast. We offer all modern amenities for medical and dental care, shopping, theatres, and a multitude of community sports programs. There is easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, including a 30 minute flight from the Comox Valley International Airport to Vancouver. Visiting students and their families enjoy outstanding recreational activities including world class skiing and snowboarding on Mt. Washington, golfing, water sports, mountain biking and hiking. It takes only 30 minutes to be skiing and 10 minutes to be at the ocean, lakes and rivers.

 

Number of courses / system: Semestered,  Linear,  both - depending on individual school

Info: The High Schools in Comox Valley offer linear grade 8 and 9 and semestered grade 10-12.

Accomodation: Homestay

Info: A true Canadian cultural experience filled with new activities and foods, is provided in Comox Valley Schools internally operated homestay program. Learn English in your home every day with English speaking parents, brothers and sisters. Comox Valley Schools employed homestay coordinators, recruit, screen and orient homestay families ensuring a warm and supportive home setting.

Homestay family profiles are provided 3 months prior to student arrival and you have the opportunity to communicate with your homestay family via skype, whatsapp, email or phone before arrival.

Summer Camp: www.studyinbritishcolumbia.com/programs/summer/

Student Services & Orientation & Counseling:

The Comox Valley International Student Program, a division of Comox Valley Schools, offers student services including, orientation, 2 International student only activities per month, homestay department and support, and general oversight of you while in Comox Valley.
Within each school, an International Student Support Teacher (ISPST) acts as your counselor, teacher and biggest advocate. Visit them anytime in their International Student classroom.

 

Our Schools

High School Total Enrolment Website
Highland Secondary School 700 www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/highland-secondary/
Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School 1000 www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/mark-isfeld-secondary/
G.P. Vanier Secondary School 1100 www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/gp-vanier-secondary/
Lake Trail Middle School 300 www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/lake-trail-community-school/

Our Fee Structure

Application Fee CAD 350 EUR 232,36
 Full Year Tuition Fee CAD 14,700 EUR 9759,01
Semester Tuition Fee CAD 7,350 EUR 4879,51
Annual Homestay Placement Fee CAD 400 EUR 265,55
Homestay Monthly Fee CAD 1100 EUR 730,27
Health Insurance Monthly Fee CAD 110 EUR 73,03
Annual Custodianship Fee CAD 00 EUR 0,00
Airport Pick-up Fee CAD 00 EUR 0,00
Total Semester Fees CAD 14,150 EUR 9393,88
Total Annual Fees CAD 27,550 EUR 18289,85

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

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Info: Activity Fee $300 p.a./ $150 semester
Dietary Accommodation Fee: $200.00 additional monthly charge

valid for school year 2025/26

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