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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.

2022 - 2023 School Year

Grade 8 – 12

Secondary Schools

September 2022 TermDate
Arrival dates*Monday, August 22 or Tuesday, August 23
Orientation datesWednesday, August 24 to Friday, September 2 (weekdays only)
First day of schoolTuesday, September 6
Winter BreakMonday, December 19 to Monday, January 2
Classes resumeTuesday, January 3
Spring BreakMonday, March 13 to Friday, March 24
Classes resumeMonday, March 27
Program end dates**Monday, January 31 (5 months student) -or- Thursday, June 29 (10 months student)
Airline departure dateNot later than January 31 (5 months student) -or- Not later than June 30 (10 months student)
February 2023 TermDate
First day of classes***Wednesday, February 1
Spring BreakMonday, March 13 to Friday, March 24
Classes resumeMonday, March 27
Program end dateFriday, June 30
Airline departure dateNot later than June 30
Kindergarten – Grade 7

Elementary Schools

September 2022 TermDate
Orientation datesThursday, August 25 to Wednesday, August 31
First day of schoolTuesday, September 6
Winter breakMonday, December 19 to Monday, January 2
Classes resumeTuesday, January 3
Spring BreakMonday, March 13 to Friday, March 24
Classes resumeMonday, March 27
Program end dateFriday, June 30
February 2023 TermDate
First day of classesTuesday, February 1
Spring BreakMonday, March 13 to Friday, March 24
Classes resumeMonday, March 27
Program end dateFriday, June 30

Most host families are available to accommodate students as early as Monday, August 22, 2022, two days prior to Orientation starting date. Students might be placed with temporary host upon arrival until their permanent homestay is available.  A daily rate of $45 apply for the extra days of homestay nights required in August 2022. As of September 1st, the regular, monthly homestay fees apply.

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.

Students should arrive January 30 or 31, 2023. Prior to February 1, 2023 the daily rate of $ 45 will apply.

2023 - 2024 School Year (subject to change)

Grade 8 – 12

Secondary Schools

September 2023 TermDate
Arrival dates*Monday, August 21 or Tuesday, August 22
Orientation datesWednesday, August 23 to Friday, September 1 (weekdays only)
First day of schoolTuesday, September 5
Winter BreakMonday, December 18 to Monday, January 1
Classes resumeTuesday, January 2
Spring BreakMonday, March 18 to Friday, March 29
Classes resumeTuesday, April 2
Program end dates**Wednesday, January 31 (5 months student) -or- Thursday, June 27 (10 months student)
Airline departure dateNot later than January 31 (5 months student) -or- Not later than June 30 (10 months student)
February 2024 TermDate
First day of classes***Thursday, February 1
Spring BreakMonday, March 18 to Friday, March 29
Classes resumeTuesday, April 2
Program end dateThursday, June 27
Airline departure dateNot later than Sunday, June 30
Kindergarten – Grade 7

Elementary Schools

September 2023 TermDate
Orientation datesTo be determined
First day of schoolTuesday, September 5
Winter breakMonday, December 18 to Monday, January 1
Classes resumeTuesday, January 2
Spring BreakMonday, March 18 to Friday, March 29
Classes resumeTuesday, April 2
Program end dateThursday, June 27
February 2024 TermDate
First day of classesThursday, February 1
Spring BreakMonday, March 18 to Friday, March 29
Classes resumeTuesday, April 2
Program end dateThursday, June 27

Most host families are available to accommodate students as early as Monday, August 21, 2023, two days prior to Orientation starting date. Students might be placed with temporary host upon arrival until their permanent homestay is available.  A daily rate of $45 apply for the extra days of homestay nights required in August 2023. As of September 1st, the regular, monthly homestay fees apply.

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

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.

Students should arrive January 30 or 31, 2024. Prior to February 1, 2024 the daily rate of $ 45 will apply.

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