International

Student Information

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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.

2024 - 2025 School Year (subject to change)

Grade 8 – 12

Secondary Schools

September 2024 TermDate
Arrival dates**Monday, August 19 or Tuesday, August 20
Orientation datesWednesday, August 21 to Friday, August 30 (weekdays only)
First day of schoolTuesday, September 3
Winter BreakMonday, December 23 to Friday, January 3
Classes resumeMonday, January 6
Spring BreakMonday, March 17 to Friday, March 28
Classes resumeMonday, March 31
Program end dates*Friday, January 31 (5 months student) -or- Monday, 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 2025 TermDate
Arrival dates***Thursday, January 30 or Friday, January 31
First day of classesMonday, February 3
Spring BreakMonday, March 17 to Friday, March 28
Classes resumeMonday, March 31
Program end dateMonday, June 30
Airline departure dateNot later than Monday, June 30
Kindergarten – Grade 7

Elementary Schools

September 2024 TermDate
Orientation datesTo be determined
First day of schoolTuesday, September 3
Winter breakMonday, December 23 to Friday, January 3
Classes resumeMonday, January 6
Spring BreakMonday, March 17 to Friday, March 28
Classes resumeMonday, March 31
Program end dateMonday, June 30
February 2025 TermDate
Arrival dates***Thursday, January 30 or Friday, January 31
First day of classesMonday, February 3
Spring BreakMonday, March 17 to Friday, March 28
Classes resumeMonday, March 31
Program end dateMonday, June 30

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.

Most host families are available to accommodate students as early as Monday, August 19, 2024, two days prior to Orientation starting date. Students might be placed with temporary host upon arrival until their permanent homestay is available.  A flat rate of $750 apply for the extra days of homestay nights required in August 2024. 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.

Students should arrive on January 30 or 31, 2025. Prior to February 1, 2025, the daily rate of $60 will apply.

2025 - 2026 School Year (subject to change)

Grade 8 – 12

Secondary Schools

September 2025 TermDate
Arrival dates**Monday, August 18 or Tuesday, August 19
Orientation datesWednesday, August 20 to Friday, August 29 (weekdays only)
First day of schoolTuesday, September 2
Winter BreakMonday, December 22 to Friday, January 2
Classes resumeMonday, January 5
Spring BreakMonday, March 16 to Friday, March 27
Classes resumeMonday, March 30
Program end dates*Saturday, January 31 (5 months student) -or- Tuesday, 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 2026 TermDate
Arrival dates***Friday, January 30 or Saturday, January 31
First day of classesMonday, February 2
Spring BreakMonday, March 16 to Friday, March 27
Classes resumeMonday, March 30
Program end dateTuesday, June 30
Airline departure dateNot later than Tuesday, June 30
Kindergarten – Grade 7

Elementary Schools

September 2025 TermDate
Orientation datesTo be determined
First day of schoolTuesday, September 2
Winter breakMonday, December 22 to Friday, January 2
Classes resumeMonday, January 5
Spring BreakMonday, March 16 to Friday, March 27
Classes resumeMonday, March 30
Program end dateTuesday, June 30
February 2026 TermDate
Arrival dates***Friday, January 30 or Saturday, January 31
First day of classesMonday, February 2
Spring BreakMonday, March 16 to Friday, March 27
Classes resumeMonday, March 30
Program end dateTuesday, June 30

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.

Most host families are available to accommodate students as early as Monday, August 18, 2025, two days prior to Orientation starting date. Students might be placed with temporary host upon arrival until their permanent homestay is available. A flat rate of $750 apply for the extra days of homestay nights required in August 2025. 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.

Students should arrive on January 30 or 31, 2026. Prior to February 1, 2026, the daily rate of $45 will apply.

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