VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT – BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vernon School District – British Columbia
About Vernon City
The city of Vernon is located in the area of the Okanagan Valley in south central British Columbia. Vernon is well known for its beautiful setting amid valleys, mountains, rivers and lakes. Bordered by Kalamalka, Okanagan and Swan Lakes, Vernon has a great climate with four seasons, which hosts year round recreation activities. Vernon has a population of around 45,000 people providing all the amenities, with the safety and friendliness of a smaller community. Its healthy, diversified economy is based on services, manufacturing, forestry and tourism. Vernon is home to Silver star Mountain Ski Resort and a world class Predator Ridge Golf Course. A year round area, the summer activities include boating, fishing, mountain biking, sailing, swimming and golf. In winter, there is alpine skiing, snowboarding, skating and tobogganing. There are museums, historic sites, galleries and theatre to experience the unique character of our community.
Vernon is a leading tourist destination in Canada and a desirable place to live. It has an international airport within 30 minutes, and is midway between Vancouver and Calgary.
The Vernon School District International Student Education Program in British Columbia Canada is pleased to welcome international students to come and join for a unique opportunity to receive an outstanding education in one of the most scenic areas of Canada. Vernon School district provides foreign students quality academic programs while experiencing Canadian culture in a completely English speaking community. The programs are developed to meet the diverse needs of the international students and to prepare them to succeed in their personal, academic, cultural and social goals. Vernon schools are a great place to prepare international students for:
- English language learning
- Experiencing Canadian cultural and social life
- Enhancing their specific talents or gifts in sports, music, and fine arts
- Transition and entry into post-secondary institutions
- Living in a well-established and monitored homestay
- Meeting new friends and Building lasting friendships
- Enjoying the natural beauty of Vernon
- Gaining an excellent education
There is a strong focus on academic achievement combined with a number of specialty programs including English Second Language (ESL).
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Vernon School District has five secondary schools enrolling grade 8 to 12 students. All schools offer similar academic and elective British Columbia curricular programs which lead to post-secondary education opportunities.
| Charles Bloom Sec. | Grades 7 – 12 | Student population 500 | Average Class Size 24 |
| Clarence Fulton Sec. | Grades 8 – 12 | Student population 900 | Average Class Size 25 – 30 |
| Kalamalka Sec. | Grades 8 – 12 | Student population 720 | Average Class Size 27 |
| Vernon Sec. | Grades 8 – 12 | Student population 1,100 | Average Class Size 30 |
| W.L.Seaton Sec. | Grades 8 – 12 | Student population 850 | Average Class Size 24 |
Special Programs + Optional Activities
- Hockey Academy** students will take the academic program along with learning the skills of playing soccer. Students will actively participate in the sport.
- RCMP – Police Youth Academy**
- Soccer Academy** students will take the academic program along with learning the skills of playing soccer. Students will actively participate in the sport
**Students must meet requirements to enter these programs and must be qualified to join the program.
**Additional tuition required
Optional Activities
- Minor Hockey**
- Youth Soccer**
- Silver Star Mountain – Youth season’s pass**
- Tae Kwon Do**
- Music School (guitar, piano)*
**Additional tuition required
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Activities
Vernon School District and the beautiful surrounding Okanagan landscape offer a wide range of activities for students to participate in:
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Homestay is an important part of your study-abroad experience. The Homestay Coordinator will arrange a friendly Canadian family for you to live with during your stay in the Vernon area. We carefully select families that provide a safe, comfortable and happy home environment for you, plus 3 meals every day and a furnished bedroom. All homestay families must pass our screening process, which includes personal interviews, a home inspection, and reference checks.
The Homestay Program is organized to provide visiting students with the security of a family, a cultural education within a home setting and the best possible environment to learn English. The goal for all involved (host family and student) is to learn from each other and to foster an enriching friendship.
