High School Programs

Burnaby District

Burnaby is surrounded by the city of Vancouver to the east, the cities of Richmond and New Westminster to the south, and the "Tri-Cities" of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody at the western border.

STUDYING ALONGSIDE CANADIAN STUDENTS

Secondary-level international students (aged 13 to 18) have the opportunity to study alongside Canadian students in one of our eight secondary schools (from grade 8 to grade 12). Students are integrated into regular classes and, if necessary, provided with additional English language learning.

The Burnaby School District has a long tradition of exceptional academic excellence.

WHY DO STUDENTS CHOOSE BURNABY?

• Excellent location: urban environment, abundant green spaces, close to downtown Vancouver, beaches, the ocean, and local ski mountains
• Easy access to public transportation
• Excellent academic reputation: one of the largest Advanced Placement (AP) programs in Canada, including two schools offering the elite Capstone AP Diploma program
• School choice: 41 elementary schools (K - Grade 7) and 8 secondary schools (Grade 8 - 12)
• A wide variety of academic courses: visual and performing arts, technology and innovation, sports, and more
• Support for international students within and outside of school
• Modern facilities and cutting-edge technology
• Extensive extracurricular activities: school clubs, field trips, community sports and recreational facilities
• All schools are certified by the Ministry of Education and offer:
• Small class sizes
• Professionally qualified teachers
• Modern technology and tools to facilitate learning
• State-of-the-art facilities

The size of the schools ranges from 800 to 2,200 students, and international students make up less than 8% of the school population.