{"id":4079,"date":"2020-05-27T13:45:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T20:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/?page_id=4079"},"modified":"2026-10-06T11:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:48:53","slug":"arrival-and-departure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/current-students\/arrival-and-departure\/","title":{"rendered":"Arrival and Departure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row background_style=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column]\t<div class=\"aq-block-aq_page_header_block\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<header class=\"page-header ebor-pad-me\">\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"background-image-holder parallax-background\">\r\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/07\/international-current-students-banner.jpg\" class=\"background-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/07\/international-current-students-banner.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/07\/international-current-students-banner-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/07\/international-current-students-banner-768x205.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/07\/international-current-students-banner-1024x274.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-12 text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"text-white alt-font\">Current Students<\/span><h1 class=\"text-white\">Arrival and Departure<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/header>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row background_style=&#8221;bg-secondary-1&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1607997288389{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"\"><h1 class=\"\">Wrapping up your time in West Vancouver<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"lead  \"><p>We hope you have had a fabulous time in West Vancouver and have made memories and friendships that will last a lifetime! The International Programs team has a few important reminders for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1607997166703{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"\"><h1 class=\"\">Departing and flight details<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"lead  \"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Students who are departing West Vancouver usually fall into one of three categories. Please follow the instructions that apply to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>1.Leaving Canada permanently<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Please upload your flight itinerary to your <a href=\"https:\/\/mytruenorth.ca\/appindex.php?db=westvan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">True North Portal<\/a> to confirm your departure plans and so that we can ensure that you have addressed all necessary arrangements. You can do so by logging in to True North using your user ID and password and uploading your flight itinerary. We will confirm by email to let you know that we received it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">2. Going home for the summer and returning in September to an International Programs host family<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Please upload both your departure and return flight itineraries to your <a href=\"https:\/\/mytruenorth.ca\/appindex.php?db=westvan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">True North Portal<\/a>. You can do so by logging in to True North using your user ID and password and uploading your flight itinerary. We will confirm by email to let you know that we received it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">3. Going home for the summer and returning in September to live with a parent or relative or private host<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We trust you to take care of all your travel requirements. You do not need to notify us of your flights as long as you will not miss any school. If you depart before school ends in June or arrive after school begins in September, please upload both your departure and return flight itineraries to your <a href=\"https:\/\/mytruenorth.ca\/appindex.php?db=westvan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">True North Portal<\/a>. You can do so by logging in to True North using your user ID and password and uploading your flight itinerary. We will confirm by email to let you know that we received it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">It is the student\u2019s responsibility to ensure they can exit Canada successfully. Please be aware that you:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">&#8211; Must make transportation arrangements to YVR for your departure ahead of time and communicate these plans with your Accommodation Coordinator at\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:host.coordinator@wvschools.ca\">host.coordinator@wvschools.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">&#8211; Must make arrangements for all personal belongings to be taken home with your (or shipped at your own cost)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">&#8211; Travel with all necessary documents including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Study permit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Letter of acceptance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">&#8211; Double check all airport and flight requirements and prepare in advance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"\"><h1 class=\"\">Returning students summer host fees<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"lead  \"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">All returning students who will be travelling or returning home during the months of July and August are required to have a conversation with their host about the fees involved. \u00a0If you are planning to remain with your host during the summer, you will also need to have a conversation with your host about the summer host fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The summer fee options to discuss are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_tta_tabs css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Maintenance Fee&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;maintenance-fee&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$500.00 per month (July and August)<\/li>\n<li>To leave your belongings in your room<\/li>\n<li>The fee is a private arrangement with your host and must be paid directly (the International Programs office will not assist in payment of this fee)<\/li>\n<li>Fee must be paid in full prior to your departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Storage Fee&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;storage-fee&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$250.00 per month (July and August)<\/li>\n<li>To pack up all the belongings and neatly store them in a separate area of the home other than your room<\/li>\n<li>The fee is a private arrangement with your host and must be paid directly (the International Programs office will not assist in payment of this fee)<\/li>\n<li>Fee must be paid in full prior to your departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Bring your Belongings Back Home with You&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;bring-your-belongings-back-home&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To avoid any additional fees during the summer months, you have the option to bring all of your personal items home with you<\/li>\n<li>All items must be removed and the room left as it was when you first arrived<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Staying with Host&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;staying-with-homestay&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$1,600.00 per month (July and August)<\/li>\n<li>Your host must confirm that they are available to continue hosting you during the summer<\/li>\n<li>The fee is a private arrangement with your host and must be paid directly (the International Programs office will not assist in payment of this fee)<\/li>\n<li>Must be paid in full before the first of the month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs]<div class=\"\"><h1 class=\"\">Arrival in August or September for returning students<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"lead  \"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">As you start making your plans to return to West Vancouver, please:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">\u00a0&#8211; Upload your return flight itinerary to your <a href=\"https:\/\/mytruenorth.ca\/appindex.php?db=westvan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">True North Portal<\/a>. You can do so by logging in to True North using your user ID and password and uploading your flight itinerary. We will confirm by email to let you know that we received it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">\u00a0&#8211; Be prepared to pay your host for the additional fees per night if you arrive in August. To avoid the additional fee, please book your return for September 1 at the earliest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">\u00a0&#8211; Check for any updates or changes to Canadian Government required regulations regarding international arrivals to Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">\u00a0&#8211; Note that we do not provide Unaccompanied Minor Services (UMS) travel support, as it creates significant complications at YVR. If an airline requires UMS (e.g., KLM), parents must arrange and cover all costs for the designated receiving adult directly with the airline.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"\"><h1 class=\"\">Report card and enrollment letter<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"lead  \"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Our office will upload a copy of your report card to your True North student record. We do this for all secondary international students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Apostille for Report Cards: In addition to uploading your report card to True North, students from Mexico, Brazil, Spain, and Italy, who have paid this service, will have their report cards sent for an Apostille. Once complete, the report card will be sent to their agent by priority mail. For more information, please email Ms. Jenny Chung at <a href=\"mailto:jchung@wvschools.ca\">jchung@wvschools.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Enrollment Letter: If you require a letter stating that you attended school in West Vancouver, please email this request to Ms. Jenny Chung at <a href=\"mailto:jchung@wvschools.ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jchung@wvschools.ca<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"\"><h1 class=\"\">Expectations<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"lead  \"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Hosted Accommodation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Curfew and rules are still in place until you leave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>If you are leaving Canada permanently,<\/strong> remember to return any keys, take all your belongings with you, and make sure your living spaces are left clean and tidy. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Your host will be sad to see you leave! Leaving a thank you card for your hosts is always a nice gesture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>School<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Communicate and participate in your learning until your departure. Don\u2019t forget to say goodbye to your counsellor and teachers. Please follow your school\u2019s instructions regarding the return of school materials and textbooks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Computers<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Any students who borrowed a computer from our International Programs Office will need to return them to our office to obtain their refund before they permanently leave Canada. Please email the office\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">at\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px\" href=\"mailto:international.reception@wvschools.ca\">international.reception@wvschools.ca <\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">to book an appointment to meet with us<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Medical Insurance<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/medical-insurance-end-of-coverage-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> to learn about what happens to your MSP coverage at the end of school year. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>We hope you have enjoyed your experience in Canada and in particular at West Vancouver Schools!<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row background_style=&#8221;bg-primary&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"color: #003f62 !important\">To apply to attend one of West Vancouver Schools elementary or secondary schools, please click on the button.<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Apply Now&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmytruenorth.ca%2Fappindex.php%3Fdb%3Dwestvan||target:%20_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row background_style=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row background_style=&#8221;bg-secondary-1&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1607997288389{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1607997166703{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_tta_tabs css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Maintenance Fee&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;maintenance-fee&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>$500.00 per month (July and August)<br \/>\nTo leave your belongings in your room<br \/>\nThe fee is a private arrangement with your host and must be paid directly (the International Programs office will not assist in payment of this fee)<br \/>\nFee must be paid in full prior to your departure<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Storage Fee&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":0,"parent":4614,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4079","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-10-29 00:01:51","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4079","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/192"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4079"}],"version-history":[{"count":109,"href":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4079\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7143,"href":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4079\/revisions\/7143"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}