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RICHMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Program Information

The International Student Program of Richmond – School – District, BC, takes students from Grades 8 through 11 at selected secondary schools in Richmond.

Richmond Secondary schools offer a wide range of courses in academic, technical and business fields. There is a counselor available at each school to assist International Students in course planning. Classes range in size from a maximum of 32 students for regular classes and a maximum of 20 for ESL classes. Typical subjects include English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Computer Programs and Physical Education. Students may enter the program at the beginning of the fall or spring term. In addition to the wide range of courses in the academic, technical, information technology, the arts, and business fields, all schools offer a number of specialized courses in Modern Languages, Physical Education, Technology, the Visual and Performing Arts. Richmond’s schools also offer a number of unique and innovative courses and programs. Please feel free to ask for more detailed information on these courses.

Richmond secondary schools offer a multitude of extra-curricular activities in music, drama, sports, and other areas of personal development. Qualified students may take ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (AP) or may register for courses in the International BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB).

Support for Students

Accredited Home Stay is available. All schools taking part in the ISP have advisors, administrators, and counsellors who are available to counsel students in both academic and non-academic matters. Students can take part in a wide number of extracurricular school activities; sports, band, choir, and clubs where international students can interact with other students sharing common interests. Within the Richmond community there are also many multi-cultural activities as well as information services to assist non-English speakers.

LIVING IN RICHMOND - Community and Location

Richmond is a booming cosmopolitan city of over 156,000 residents. This island city which is surrounded by nature at the mouth of the Frazer River, is a safe, clean, community which welcomes international students into its vibrant multi-cultural population.

Richmond is a special place to live and study. It is situated within minutes of Vancouver International Airport and of downtown Vancouver using an efficient public transit system. Students can easily access a wide variety of cultural events, fine arts opportunities, and professional sports activities. The proximity of the mountains and the ocean, offers a lot of recreational activities. Many of Richmond’s different ethnic and cultural organizations host celebrations and cultural events throughout the year. In addition, cultural centres, community centres, and places of worship offer a warm welcome to foreign students.

Student Composition

International students from the following countries have already visited the Richmond School District: Peru, Paraguay, Mexico, Thailand, China, Slovakia, Taiwan, Israel, Africa, Russia, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Nigeria, Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, the Philippines and Singapore. Program enrolment at each school is limited to enable student’s maximum opportunity to utilize their English skills. The public school system in Richmond includes approximately 11,000 secondary students of which International students make up less than 1% of the student population.

2008 - 09 Fee Structure Richmond School District	CAD $
School Fee 10 months including ESL* 5 months including ESL* Inclusive Homestay, Medical Insurance, Books, Lab Fees	21,270.00 11,120.00

*ESL = English as Second Language
This information including fee details is based on the information provided by the school district and is subject to change. No guarantee is given for possible errors.

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