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Tuition fees
Program Fees for 2024 – 2025
All fees are in Canadian dollars and are for all elementary and secondary schools.
Full Year | Half Year | ||
Application Fee | $300 | Application Fee | $300 |
Program Fee | $16,300 | Program Fee | $8,150 |
Medical insurance fee | $750 | Medical insurance fee | $375 |
CMGE Testing Fee* | $100 | CMGE Testing Fee* | $100 |
Custodian Fee | Free | Custodian Fee | Free |
Transfer from YVR Airport** | Free | Transfer from YVR Airport** | Free |
Homestay Placement Fee | $200 | Homestay Placement Fee | $200 |
Monthly Homestay Fee*** | $1,400 | Monthly Homestay Fee*** | $1,400 |
Exceptional Dietary Request Fee**** | $150-250 per month | Exceptional Dietary Request Fee**** | $150-250 per month |
August Orientation tuition | Free | August Orientation tuition | Free |
August Orientation medical insurance | Free | August Orientation medical insurance | Free |
Homestay Fee for August 2024 | $750 flat rate | Homestay Fee for August 2024 | $750 flat rate |
Homestay Nightly Fee | $60 | Homestay Nightly Fee | $60 |
Report Card Validation Fee (if requested) | $100 | Report Card Validation Fee (if requested) | $100 |
For Second and Consecutive Years: | For Second and Consecutive Years: | ||
Re-registration Fee | $300 | Re-registration Fee | $300 |
Summer MSP fee | $200 | Summer MSP fee | $200 |
Summer Monthly Homestay Fee | $1,400 |
Program Fees for 2025 – 2026
All fees are in Canadian dollars and are for all elementary and secondary schools.
Full Year | Half Year | ||
Application Fee | $300 | Application Fee | $300 |
Program Fee | $17,250 | Program Fee | $8,625 |
Medical insurance fee | $750 | Medical insurance fee | $375 |
CMGE Testing Fee* | $100 | CMGE Testing Fee* | $100 |
Custodian Fee | Free | Custodian Fee | Free |
Transfer from YVR Airport** | Free | Transfer from YVR Airport** | Free |
Homestay Placement Fee | $200 | Homestay Placement Fee | $200 |
Monthly Homestay Fee*** | $1,400 | Monthly Homestay Fee*** | $1,400 |
Exceptional Dietary Request Fee**** | $150-250 per month | Exceptional Dietary Request Fee**** | $150-250 per month |
August Orientation tuition | Free | August Orientation tuition | Free |
August Orientation medical insurance | Free | August Orientation medical insurance | Free |
Homestay Fee for August 2024 | $750 flat rate | Homestay Fee for August 2024 | $750 flat rate |
Homestay Nightly Fee | $60 | Homestay Nightly Fee | $60 |
Report Card Validation Fee (if requested) | $100 | Report Card Validation Fee (if requested) | $100 |
For Second and Consecutive Years: | For Second and Consecutive Years: | ||
Re-registration Fee | $300 | Re-registration Fee | $300 |
Summer MSP fee | $200 | Summer MSP fee | $200 |
Summer Monthly Homestay Fee | $1,400 |
Students required to take an English language exam because they wish to graduate in West Vancouver Schools may choose to take the online CMGE language assessment.
Transfer from YVR for secondary students only to the listed address (homestay or private address) is arranged by International Programs and is outsourced by Language Limousine. The service is available for the first time a student arrives at YVR only. Return trips to YVR are not arranged by International Programs. Language Limousine provides a trusted, reliable service to our international students. With scheduled pickups, easily recognizable staff, personalized service, and live tracking, you can be assured every student is in good hands. Additional costs may apply for the Unaccompanied Minor Service( UMS) Airport Pickup service request. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact the homestay team at homestay@wvschools.ca.
Please note that the transfer is not available prior to August 20, 2023.
Monthly fees cover from the first day of the month to the last day of the month only and cannot be pro-rated.
Any nights for early arrival, such as February entry students, must pay the nightly rate (usually 2 nights). Flat-rate Orientation homestay fees are designed to be convenient and equitable for both students and hosts. Please see the tuition fees chart for current fees.
Exceptional Dietary Requests are those that fall outside a standard Canadian diet. These may include (but are not limited to) diets such as gluten-free, high-calorie, high-protein, pescatarian, vegan, vegetarian, etc. Fees will be transferred to the host family to cover extra costs. Specialty foods not only have higher purchase costs but also may not be available in all stores.
Details on Fees
Program fees cover all basic course fees connected with the curriculum.
Students will be charged for additional fees, including:
- Activity fees
- AP courses and exams
- Clubs
- Commencement
- Enhanced supplies (also called Course Fees)
- Extracurricular sports
- Field trips
- IB courses and exams
- Montessori classes
- Outdoor school or retreats
- Planner
- Yearbooks
The schools will charge these fees directly to each student using their internal fee billing system.
Secondary School Course Fees for 2024-2025
Course Code | Course Name | Rockridge | Sentinel | WVSS |
Student Activity Fee | $75 | |||
Optional General Fees | ||||
Commencement Fee (12) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
PAC Donation (8-12) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
Scholarship Fund (8-12) | $20 | $20 | $20 | |
Yearbook (8-12) | $55 | $55 | $55 | |
Optional Course Fees | ||||
YCCT-2AVP | Advanced TV/Video Production 12 | |||
MVA–09DFT | Visual Arts 9: Animation & Video | $20 | $20 | |
MVAMT11-AN | Visual Arts: Media Arts 11 Animation | $20 | ||
MVAMT12-AN | Visual Arts: Media Arts 12 Animation | $20 | ||
MVAST11 | Art Studio 11 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
A2DP-12 | AP 2-D Design Portfolio 12 | $75 | $75 | |
A2DP-12PH | AP 2-D Portfolio 12- Photography | $85 | $85 | |
A3DP-12 | AP 3-D Design Portfolio 12 | $70 | $70 | |
ASAD-12 | AP Studio Art: Drawing 12 | $75 | $75 | |
MLFSC11AP | Life Sciences 11-AP | $55 | $55 | |
ABIO-12 | AP Biology 12 | $115 | $115 | |
APCS-11 | AP Capstone Seminar 11 | $65 | $65 | |
MCH–11-AP | Chemistry 11-AP | $55 | $55 | |
ACHE-12 | AP Chemistry 12 | $95 | $95 | |
AP Examination Fee | $140 | $140 | ||
AP Examination Fee - Seminar and Research | $190 | $190 | ||
AELC-12 | AP English Literature & Composition 12 | $30 | ||
APHH-11 | AP Physics 1 Honours 11 | $70 | $70 | |
APHH-12 | AP Physics 2 Honours 12 | $70 | $70 | |
AP Psychology 12 | $5 | $5 | ||
MENR-11 | Engineering 11 (STEM Cohort) | $45 | ||
Business Strategies Program | $35 | |||
MVAD-11 | Studio Arts 2D 11 | $50 | $50 | |
MVAD-12 | Studio Arts 2D 12 | $50 | $50 | |
MAE–09 | Arts Education 9 | $45 | $45 | $45 |
MTAUT11 | Automotive Technology 11 | |||
MTAUT12 | Automotive Technology 12 | |||
MTEAD12 | Engine and DriveTrain 12 | |||
MDFT-11 | Drama: Film & Television 11 | |||
MDFT-12 | Drama: Film & Television 12 | |||
MENR-12 | Engineering 12 | |||
MIAFR11 | Interpersonal and Family Relationships 11 | |||
MSPSF12 | Specialized Studies in Food 12 | $60 | ||
MFOOD11 | Food Studies 11 | $70 | $70 | $70 |
MFOOD12 | Food Studies 12 | $70 | $70 | $70 |
MADFS09 | ADST-Food Studies 09 | $70 | $70 | $70 |
MTXT-11 | Textiles 11 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
MTXT-12 | Textiles 12 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
MADT-09 | ADST-Textiles 09 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
IB Subject fee- for Course students | $210 | |||
IB Kognity fee - for Course students per subject | $60 | |||
IB Full Diploma Registration Fee | $500 | |||
IB Full Diploma Year 1 fee | $500 | |||
IB Full Diploma Year 2 fee | $500 | |||
IB Full Diploma Remaining Installment | $950 | |||
IFH–11 | IB Film Studies (HL) 11 | $65 | ||
IFH–12 | IB Film Studies (HL) 12 | $65 | ||
IARH-11 | IB Visual Arts (HL) 11 | $65 | ||
IARH-2A | IB Visual Arts (HL) 12A | $65 | ||
IBIH-11 | IB Biology (HL)11 | $50 | ||
MDMD-12 | Digital Media Development 12 | $30 | ||
MDCOM11 | Digital Communication 11 | $30 | ||
MCSTU10 | ADST - Computer Studies 10 | $30 | ||
MADIT09 | ADST-Information & Communications Technologies 9 | $30 | ||
MFTCD11, 12 | Fitness and Conditioning 11, 12 | $100 | ||
MPHED10-G | Physical and Health Education 10: Girls | $50 | $50 | |
MPHED10-GF | Physical and Education 10: Girls Fitness | $150 | $230 | $230 |
MFTCD11, 12G | Fitness and Conditioning 11: Girls Fitness & 12 | |||
MACLV11-GF | Active Living 11/12: Girls FIT | $150 | $230 | $230 |
MACLV11-G | Active Living 11/12: Girls | |||
MACLV11 | Active Living 11/12 | |||
MPHED10SC | Physical and Health Education 10: Strength & Conditioning | $100 | ||
MPHED10SP | PE: Strength & Power 10 | $250 | ||
MFTCD11-SP | Fitness and Conditioning 11: Strength & Power | $250 | ||
MFTCD11-SP | Fitness and Conditioning 12: Strength & Power | $250 | ||
YHRA-1BYG | Yoga 11 | |||
YHRA-2BYG | Yoga 12 | |||
MVAC-11 | Studio Arts 3D 11 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
MVAC-12 | Studio Arts 3D 12 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
MVA–09C | Visual Arts 9: Ceramics and Sculpture | $50 | ||
MVAC-11 | Studio Arts 2D 11 | $45 | $45 | |
MVAC-12 | Studio Arts 2D 12 | $45 | $45 | |
MVAM-10-IB | Media Arts 10 | $45 | ||
MVAMT11 | Media Arts 11 | $45 | ||
MVAMT12 | Media Arts 12 | $45 | ||
MWWK-11 | Woodwork 11 | $70 | $85 | $85 |
Woodwork 12 | $70 | $85 | $85 | |
MADGE09-IB | ADST - General Explorations 9 | $30 | ||
MADD-09 | ADST - Drafting 09 | $20 | ||
MTDRF11 | Drafting 11 | $25 | $25 | |
MTDRF12 | Drafting 12 | $25 | $25 | |
TECH10 | Technology Explorations 10 | $45 | ||
MTICD12 | Industrial Coding and Design 12 | $20 | ||
MCJR12 | Carpentry/Joinery: Residential Construction 12 | |||
MADM-09 | ADST - Metalwork 09 | $35 | ||
MWWK-10 | ADST-Woodwork 10 | $80 | $80 | |
MADW-09 | ADST-Woodwork 09 | $80 | $80 | |
MVAPH11 | Photography 11 | $45 | $45 | |
MVAPH12 | Photography 12 | $45 | $45 | |
MADMA09 | ADST-Media Arts | $45 | ||
MVA–09PHT | VA: Photography 9 | $45 | ||
YLRA-1ASTL | Leadership 11/12 | $80 | ||
YIPS-0A | Mentorship 9/10 | $75 | ||
MDRM-9 - 12 | Drama 9 - 12 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
MDRTC- 10 - 12 | Theater Company 10 - 12 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
MDRDS- 11 - 12 | Directing and Script Writing 11 - 12 | $15 | $15 | |
Workbook Deposits | ||||
MAC–11, 12 | Accounting 11, 12 | $30 | $30 | |
ACAL-12 | AP Calculus AB 12 | $10 | ||
AFRL-12 | AP French Language 12 | $40 | ||
APSY-12 | AP Psychology 12 | $30 | ||
ILLS-11 | English IB 11 | $50 | ||
ILLS-12 | English IB HL 12 | |||
ILLM-12 | English IB SL 12 | $50 | ||
MFOM-11 | Foundations of Math 11 | $20 | ||
MFOM-12 | Foundations of Math 12 | $20 | ||
MFR–10 | French 10 | $25 | $20 | |
MFR–11 | French 11 | $25 | $20 | |
MFR–08 | French 8 | $25 | $20 | |
MFR–09 | French 9 | $25 | $20 | |
MBSP-11 | Intro Spanish 11 | $20 | $20 | |
MMA–08 | Math 8 | $15 | ||
MMA–09 | Math 9 | $15 | ||
MPREC11 | Pre-Calculus 11 | $20 | ||
MPREC12 | Pre-Calculus 12 | $20 | ||
MSP–10 | Spanish 10 | $25 | $20 | |
MSP–11 | Spanish 11 | $25 | $20 | |
MSP–12 | Spanish 12 | $25 | $20 | |
MSP–08 | Spanish 8 | $25 | $20 | |
MSP–09 | Spanish 9 | $25 | $20 | |
MWWPM-10, 11 | Workplace Mathematics 10, 11 | $20 | ||
ISPS 11 | Spanish 11 SL | $20 | ||
ISPS 12 | Spanish 12 SL | $20 | ||
ISPH 11 | Spanish 11 HL | $20 | ||
ISPH 12 | Spanish 12 HL | $20 | ||
ISPA 11 | Spanish ab initio 11 | $20 | ||
ISPA 12 | Spanish 12 ab initio | $20 | ||
MSP 10 PDP | Spanish 10 PDP | $20 | ||
ISRH – 11 | French 11 HL | $20 | ||
ISRH – 2A – French 12 | French 12 HL | $20 | ||
IFRS – 11 – French 11 S | Fench 11 SL | $20 | ||
IFRS – 2A – French 12 S | French 12 SL | $20 | ||
French 10 PDP | $20 |
Premier Academies & Specialty Programs Fees for 2024-2025
WVS Premier Sports Academies | School (s) | Annual Fee |
Badminton | WVSS, RO, SE | $2750 |
Baseball | WVSS, RO, SE | $4000 |
Basketball | WVSS, RO, SE | $2000 |
Fencing | WVSS, RO, SE | $6000 |
Field Hockey | WVSS, RO, SE | $2750 |
Mechatronics Robotics | WVSS, RO, SE | $2750 |
Rugby | WVSS, RO, SE | $2250 |
Soccer | WVSS, RO, SE | $2250 |
Tennis | WVSS, RO, SE | $4000 |
Volleyball | WVSS, RO, SE | $2750 |
WVS Premier District Programs | School (s) | Annual Fee |
Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity | $300 | |
Fashion Industry | WVSS, RO, SE | $75 |
FAST (First Aid Swim Training) | WVSS, RO, SE | $1250 |
District Choral Ensembles | WVSS, RO, SE | $300 |
Lighthouse Ensemble (Touring) | $500 | |
Outdoor Recreation | WVSS, RO, SE | $2250 |
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training | WVSS, RO, SE | $100 |
YELL (Young Entrepreneurship Leadership Launch Pad) | WVSS, RO, SE | N/A (sponsored by YELL) |
Youth Train: Train in Trades (Carpentry) | WVSS, RO, SE | $625 |
WVS Elementary | School (s) | Annual Fee |
Elementary Band | Grades 6 & 7 | $390 |
IYP (Ignite Your Passion) Big Bad Bot Builders | Grade 5 & 6 | $1600 + kit if needed (additional $910) |
IYP (Ignite Your Passion) Great Bots of Fire | Grades 7 & 8 | $1600 + kit if needed (additional $910) |
IYP (Ignite Your Passion) Junior Choir | Grades 6 & 7 | $500 |
Primary IB Fee (Ecole Cedardale, Cypress Park & West Bay) | $500 | |
School Planners | all | $17 |
Eagle Harbour Montessori | $200 |
Fee Schedule and Refund Policy
Refund Policy
Making a Request for Refund
Refund requests must be made in writing and addressed to the Director, International Programs. Refund requests should include any relevant documentation supporting the basis for the request. The School District may request additional documentation to assess refund requests if needed.
Non-Refundable Fees
Refunds are not available for administrative fees, namely the Application Fee of $300, Re-registration Fee of $300, and Homestay Application Fee of $200 that are paid to the School District for receiving and processing a student’s application or enrollment to the School District (“Non-Refundable Fees”).
If the School District has collected any amounts from students that have been paid or are payable to third parties (e.g. medical insurance, assessments, fees, taxes), then any available refunds will depend on the policies of the third party and whether payment of the monies is forgiven or refundable by the third party.
When Refunds are Not Available
The School District reserves the right to refuse any request for a refund, regardless of the reason for the request, if it is received after the commencement of the Program.
Refunds shall not be issued with respect to Students who:
- are suspended or expelled from the Program or required to withdraw due to their own inappropriate behaviour, such as where the Student fails to comply with the School District’s Code of Conduct or any applicable laws or the rules, policies, or procedures of the School District or its Homestay program; or
- are removed from the Program because the information provided in their application for enrollment is determined by the School District to be false or misleading, including undisclosed illness, medical or mental health conditions or undisclosed educational needs; or
- have been accepted into the International Program on the basis that they are fee-paying participants, but later wish to make their application to be excused for paying fees on the basis of a change in residency status.
When Refunds will be Considered
Full refund
The School District will receive and consider requests for the refund of Fees, other than Non-Refundable Fees, where:
- the Student is refused a Study Permit by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provided that (i) the application for any permit or visa was submitted to IRCC within 15 days of the receipt of the Letter of Acceptance from the School District; (ii) the Student has not previously applied for and been refused a Study Permit by IRCC; and (iii) the refund request is submitted in writing with the IRCC refusal letter within 15 days of the date of issue on the refusal letter;
- the Student is unable to travel to Canada due to travel bans or restrictions imposed by a provincial or the federal government of Canada or the government of the Student’s country of residence, unless the travel ban is withdrawn within 30 days; or
- the School District is satisfied that the Student is medically unfit or unable to travel to and attend in Canada to participate in the Program, provided that (i) the Student supplies, upon request, appropriate medical documentation supporting the reasons for the request; (ii) the Student or his/her Parent/Guardian was unaware of the medical unfitness at the time of accepting enrolment, and (iii) the request for a refund is received prior to the commencement of the Program.
Reduced refund amount
If the School District determines that a refund is appropriate, the School District reserves the right to reduce the amount of Program Fees refunded to offset its own costs including the loss of any staff time or resources arising from a Student withdrawal.
For Students who have not begun the Program, a reduction in the amount of Program Fees refunded will be as follows:
- 75% of the Program Fees will be refunded in the event that the withdrawal is submitted more than 120 days prior to the commencement of the Program. The commencement of the Program is considered the first day of classes as listed in the official school calendar;
- 50% of the Program Fees will be refunded in the event the withdrawal is submitted between 120 days and 60 days of the commencement of the Program;
- 25% of the Program Fees will be refunded in the event the withdrawal is submitted between 59 days and 30 days of the commencement of the Program; and
- no refund will be issued for refund requests received less than 30 days or after the commencement of the Program.
For Students who have participated in the Program for any length of time (a “returning student”), the amount of Program Fees refunded will be as follows:
- 50% of the Program Fees will be refunded in the event the withdrawal is after a confirmed re-registration in January and before May 15 prior to the commencement of the next Program Year.
- No refund will be issued for refund requests received after May 15 prior to the commencement of the next Program Year.
For greater clarification, the Program year runs from September to June as listed in the School District’s published school calendar (“Program Year”).
Once accepted into the Program, the Parent/Guardian is responsible for the Program Fees for the Program Year in which enrollment has been granted. These fees are payable and not subject to refund based on any changes in residency status.