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Please note that we are full in all grades for the 2026–27 school year, with only limited space in Grades 10, 11, and 12 for February 2027 entry. Before submitting an application, please contact mfrankowski@wvschools.ca

 

Applications for September 2027 will open on October 15, 2026, at midnight (Vancouver time).

Important School Year Dates

West Vancouver Schools International Programs have two possible entry dates for students each year – September and February. Student who wish to join elementary programs and need to graduate from our secondary program should apply only for the September intake.

Subject to change

2026 - 2027 School Year

Grade 8 – 12

Secondary Schools

September 2026 TermDate
Arrival dates**Monday, August 24 or Tuesday, August 25
Orientation datesWednesday, August 26 to Friday, September 4 (weekdays only)
First day of schoolTuesday, September 8
Winter BreakMonday, December 21 to Friday, January 1
Classes resumeMonday, January 4
Spring BreakMonday, March 15 to Monday, March 29
Classes resumeTuesday, March 30
Program end dates*Sunday, January 31 (5 months student) -or- Wednesday, June 30 (10 months student)
Airline departure dateNot later than January 31 (5 months student) -or- Not later than June 30 (10 months student)
February 2027 TermDate
Arrival dates***Saturday, January 30 or Sunday, January 31
First day of classesMonday, February 1
Spring BreakMonday, March 15 to Monday, March 29
Classes resumeTuesday, March 30
Program end dateWednesday, June 30
Airline departure dateNot later than Friday, June 30
Kindergarten – Grade 7

Elementary Schools

September 2026 TermDate
Orientation datesTo be determined
First day of schoolTuesday, September 8
Winter breakMonday, December 21 to Friday, January 1
Classes resumeMonday, January 4
Spring BreakMonday, March 13 to Monday, March 29
Classes resumeTuesday, March 30
Program end dateWednesday, June 30
February 2027 TermDate
Arrival dates***Saturday, January 30 or Sunday, January 31
First day of classesMonday, February 1
Spring BreakMonday, March 15 to Monday, March 29
Classes resumeTuesday, March 30
Program end dateWednesday, June 30

*Last day in June 2027

Most students complete their classes and exams during the third week of June. Students are permitted to leave earlier if their studies are complete, with permission from the Vice Principal, International Programs.

**Arrival dates (Orientation 2026)

Most hosts are available to accommodate students as early as Monday, August 24, 2026, two days prior to Orientation starting date. Students might be placed with temporary host upon arrival until their permanent host is available. A flat rate of $750 apply for the extra hosted nights required in August 2026. As of September 1st, the regular, monthly host fees apply.

Students not attending Orientation, host families are available to accommodate as early as September 1st.

***Arrival dates (February 2027 term)

Students should arrive on January 30 or 31, 2027. Prior to February 1, 2027, the daily rate of $60 will apply.

Subject to change

2027 - 2028 School Year

Grade 8 – 12

Secondary Schools

September 2027 TermDate
Arrival dates**Monday, August 23 or Tuesday, August 24
Orientation datesWednesday, August 25 to Friday, September 3 (weekdays only)
First day of schoolTuesday, September 7
Winter BreakMonday, December 20 to Monday, January 3
Classes resumeTuesday, January 4
Spring BreakMonday, March 13 to Friday, March 24
Classes resumeMonday, March 27
Program end dates*Sunday, January 30 (5 months student) -or- Friday, June 30 (10 months student)
Airline departure dateNot later than January 30 (5 months student) -or- Not later than June 30 (10 months student)
February 2028 TermDate
Arrival dates***Saturday, January 29 or Sunday, January 30
First day of classesMonday, January 31
Spring BreakMonday, March 13 to Friday, March 24
Classes resumeMonday, March 27
Program end dateFriday, June 30
Airline departure dateNot later than Friday, June 30
Kindergarten – Grade 7

Elementary Schools

September 2027 TermDate
Orientation datesTo be determined
First day of schoolTuesday, September 7
Winter breakMonday, December 20 to Monday, January 3
Classes resumeTuesday, January 4
Spring BreakMonday, March 13 to Friday, March 24
Classes resumeMonday, March 27
Program end dateFriday, June 30
February 2028 TermDate
Arrival dates***Saturday, January 29 or Sunday, January 30
First day of classesMonday, January 31
Spring BreakMonday, March 13 to Friday, March 24
Classes resumeMonday, March 27
Program end dateFriday, June 30

*Last day in June 2028

Most students complete their classes and exams during the third week of June. Students are permitted to leave earlier if their studies are complete, with permission from the Vice Principal, International Programs.

**Arrival dates (Orientation in August 2027)

Most hosts are available to accommodate students as early as Monday, August 23, 2027, two days prior to Orientation starting date. Students might be placed with temporary host upon arrival until their permanent host is available. A flat rate of $750 apply for the extra hosting nights required in August 2027. As of September 1, the regular, monthly host fees apply.

For students not attending Orientation, host families are available to accommodate as early as September 1.

***Arrival dates (February 2028 term)

Students should arrive on Saturday or Sunday, January 29 or 30, 2028. Prior to February 1, 2028, the daily rate of $75 will apply.

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