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Future Students
School Year
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 Term | Date |
| Arrival dates* | Monday, August 22 or Tuesday, August 23 |
| Orientation dates | Wednesday, August 24 to Friday, September 2 (weekdays only) |
| First day of school | Tuesday, September 6 |
| Winter Break | Monday, December 19 to Monday, January 2 |
| Classes resume | Tuesday, January 3 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 24 |
| Classes resume | Monday, March 27 |
| Program end dates** | Monday, January 31 (5 months student) -or- Thursday, June 29 (10 months student) |
| Airline departure date | Not later than January 31 (5 months student) -or- Not later than June 30 (10 months student) |
| February 2023 Term | Date |
| First day of classes*** | Wednesday, February 1 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 24 |
| Classes resume | Monday, March 27 |
| Program end date | Friday, June 30 |
| Airline departure date | Not later than June 30 |
Kindergarten – Grade 7
Elementary Schools
| September 2022 Term | Date |
| Orientation dates | Thursday, August 25 to Wednesday, August 31 |
| First day of school | Tuesday, September 6 |
| Winter break | Monday, December 19 to Monday, January 2 |
| Classes resume | Tuesday, January 3 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 24 |
| Classes resume | Monday, March 27 |
| Program end date | Friday, June 30 |
| February 2023 Term | Date |
| First day of classes | Tuesday, February 1 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 24 |
| Classes resume | Monday, March 27 |
| Program end date | Friday, 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 Term | Date |
| Arrival dates* | Monday, August 21 or Tuesday, August 22 |
| Orientation dates | Wednesday, August 23 to Friday, September 1 (weekdays only) |
| First day of school | Tuesday, September 5 |
| Winter Break | Monday, December 18 to Monday, January 1 |
| Classes resume | Tuesday, January 2 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 29 |
| Classes resume | Tuesday, April 2 |
| Program end dates** | Wednesday, January 31 (5 months student) -or- Thursday, June 27 (10 months student) |
| Airline departure date | Not later than January 31 (5 months student) -or- Not later than June 30 (10 months student) |
| February 2024 Term | Date |
| First day of classes*** | Thursday, February 1 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 29 |
| Classes resume | Tuesday, April 2 |
| Program end date | Thursday, June 27 |
| Airline departure date | Not later than Sunday, June 30 |
Kindergarten – Grade 7
Elementary Schools
| September 2023 Term | Date |
| Orientation dates | To be determined |
| First day of school | Tuesday, September 5 |
| Winter break | Monday, December 18 to Monday, January 1 |
| Classes resume | Tuesday, January 2 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 29 |
| Classes resume | Tuesday, April 2 |
| Program end date | Thursday, June 27 |
| February 2024 Term | Date |
| First day of classes | Thursday, February 1 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 29 |
| Classes resume | Tuesday, April 2 |
| Program end date | Thursday, 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.