West Vancouver International Program
The Team & Our Mission
As West Vancouver Schools, we are committed to providing the best possible Canadian experience in international education for each student. This includes time not only spent in our classrooms, but with a homestay family, and in extra-curricular activities.
- We create supportive learning environments
- We inspire students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to become a global citizen in today’s ever-changing world
We are proud to be members of pioneering professional organizations such as the International Public School Education Association (IPSEA) and the Canadian Association of Public Schools (CAPSI) and share their core values:
- To recognize the high value that a Canadian education in British Columbia holds for international students
- To promote collaboration on standard and ethical recruiting and marketing practices, and
- To maintain our pursuit of excellent programming.
Our Team
Mr. Michael Frankowski
Director
Michael directs the International Programs Department. He has specialized in international education at both the university and K-12 level since September 2001 and has worked in public education in British Columbia since October 1997.
He is also responsible for our efforts in China, Europe, and Latin America to recruit the best international students to West Vancouver.
Phone: 604.981.1046
Ms. Rebecca Rowley
Vice Principal
As our Vice Principal, Rebecca ensures our international students’ academic, social, and cultural success while enrolled in West Vancouver International Programs. With a lengthy background as a teacher and Vice Principal in West Vancouver Schools, Rebecca helps deliver superior programs for our international students.
Rebecca also oversees our marketing efforts in all Asian countries except China.
Phone: 604.981.1299
Ms. Jenny Chung
Office Manager
As our Office Manager, Jenny works on applications, payments, documentation, and agent relations. She worked as an administrator in the technology field for 17 years before joining the Caulfeild Elementary office team in October 2020. Switching to the education field was a perfect fit where Jenny could combine her expertise as an administrator with her 20 years of experience as a Mandarin teacher. Jenny is fluent in both English and Mandarin.
Phone: 604.981.1047
Ms. Randene Jinks
Homestay Coordinator
Randene works with secondary international students to help them adapt and adjust to their homestay families, new school, and community environment by setting up a positive and trusting atmosphere. She uses her 20 years of experience in customer service to guide students to a rewarding and successful homestay experience. Randene joined our team in September 2018.
Phone: 604.981.1155
Ms. Angela Consiglio
Homestay Coordinator
Angela has been a homestay coordinator for the better part of a decade as well as a host parent since 2001. She works with secondary international students to make sure they adapt to their new home, new school, and the community. She is fluent in English and conversant in Italian and joined our team in July 2021.
Phone: 604.981.1154
Ms. Caroline Bian
Multicultural Worker (Mandarin)
Caroline looks out for our students’ success by supporting them in their cultural and academic transition to the Canadian classroom. Working in concert with the Vice Principal of International Programs and school counsellors, Caroline meets with students at their school to ensure that their needs are met.
Caroline is fluent in English, French and Mandarin. She began her career as a French teacher at Beihang University and then worked with a number of educational organizations, including the Ministry of Education of China in Beijing, Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine in Montreal and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. She has an extensive breadth of knowledge and expertise in acculturation processes and adaption. She joined us in August 2018.
Ms. Galina Ulianova
Receptionist
Galina is responsible for front-line support of our clients including helping them with general enquiries, forms, and guiding them to our other team members for assistance. She also works with students and agents to keep our student information system up-to-date with documents and data.
Galina joined our team in June 2022 and is fluent in English and Russian. Her educational background is in modern and classical languages, with additional studies in administrative professional and hospitality management programs.
Phone: 604.981.1158
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