Coquitlam School District (43)

PROFILE COQUITLAM SCHOOL DISTRICT (43)

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Established in 1891

Year of Establishment

Coquitlam School District 43 is a public kindergarten to grade 12 school district in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, established in 1891 and now serving about 32,000 students across more than 70 schools, including around 1,200 international students. The district is consistently rated by the British Columbia Ministry of Education as one of the best school districts in the province and is the third largest school district in British Columbia. International students can study full academic years or semesters in elementary, middle, and secondary schools, with English language learning support integrated into regular Canadian classrooms. Coquitlam offers long term and short term programs, including a Summer English and Culture program, supported by government certified teachers, modern facilities, and homestay arrangements in a safe and scenic community close to Vancouver and Whistler.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Coquitlam School District is recognized for high academic performance, with a long tradition of academic excellence and scholarship, and is consistently rated by the British Columbia Ministry of Education as one of the best districts in the province. It is the third largest school district in British Columbia, with about 32,000 students in 70 schools and one of the largest international education programs in Canada. The district’s International Education program has been highlighted for its success and has received external recognition, including a British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE) Excellence in International Education Marketing Award.

  1. Consistently rated by the British Columbia Ministry of Education as one of the best school districts in the province.
  2. Third largest school district in British Columbia, with approximately 32,000 students in more than 70 schools and one of the largest international education programs in Canada.
  3. Recipient of the BCCIE Excellence in International Education Marketing Award for the international education program.
  4. Secondary school graduation certificate recognized by Canadian and United States universities, supporting direct pathways to post secondary study.

FACILITIES

Coquitlam School District schools are described as state of the art, with modern buildings and the latest educational technology. Facilities across the district include libraries, wireless internet environments, science laboratories, theatres, fine arts spaces, and extensive athletic facilities.  International students also have access to English language learning classrooms and dedicated international student support, creating an English immersion environment.

  1. Libraries and learning commons, in elementary, middle and secondary schools
  2. Wireless internet environments and computer labs, in schools across the district
  3. Science laboratories, in middle and secondary schools
  4. Theatres and performance spaces, in selected secondary schools
  5. Music rooms and fine arts studios, in middle and secondary schools
  6. Gymnasiums and fitness rooms, in schools across the district
  7. Outdoor sports fields and athletic facilities, in schools across the district
  8. English language learning classrooms, in designated schools at all grade levels
  9. International student support offices, in selected secondary and middle schools

LOCATION

Coquitlam School District International Education Office

1080 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3J 0M6, Canada

District Schools for International Students

Various elementary, middle and secondary school campuses across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 3.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

Programmes

List of all pathway programmes

  1. High school graduation program, grades 9 to 12
  2. Middle school program, grades 6 to 8
  3. Elementary school program, kindergarten to grade 5
  4. Full year academic program for international students, 10 month integration in regular Canadian classrooms
  5. One semester academic program for international students

List of other programmes

  1. Summer English and Culture Program (ESL plus cultural activities)
  2. Short term group programs during the school year
  3. Winter or seasonal camps and teacher training programs as offered for international groups

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

300 CAD

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

CAD 18,000 per year

NA

NA

Living Cost

About CAD 13,757 per year, which is approximately CAD 1,150 per month including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Homestay with approved providers

International students usually live in homestay with local Canadian families in the Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody area, arranged through approved homestay agencies working with the district. Homestay provides a private room, meals and participation in everyday family life, helping students improve English and understand Canadian culture.

  1. Off campus homestay in local family homes in the Tri Cities area (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra)
  2. Private bedroom, shared family living spaces and three daily meals typically included
  3. Strong English immersion environment and cultural experience with local families
  4. Homestay costs are paid separately from tuition and vary by approved provider and individual homestay arrangement
  5. Options may include additional services such as airport pick up, custodianship support and support for special dietary needs, depending on the homestay agency