THE COQUITLAM SCHOOL DISTRICT

Coquitlam – British Columbia

The Coquitlam School District – Vietnamese Version

The Coquitlam School District welcomes students aged 5-18 in all grades. We offer language classes, complete academic programming, and a wide range of courses to students from around the world. We are the third largest district in BC with 30,000 students in 66 schools.

International students benefit from a fully developed program delivered by B.C. government certified teachers in our new state-of-the-art schools with the latest equipment and technology. Coquitlam School District is nestled in the mountains between the Pacific Ocean and the Fraser River, including the cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. Our scenic location, proximity to Vancouver and Whistler, beautiful new secondary school facilities, variety of course offerings, high academic standards, and the safety of our community provide a very desirable location for an international education program. Our location is also close to Simon Fraser University, Douglas College and the University of British Columbia.

Our programs

Many programs are available for International Students throughout the school year. Full year programs for 10 months with students integrated into regular Canadian classrooms are offered as well as short term Intensive ESL programs for as short as 1 week at a time. We offer a Summer ESL/Culture Program during July and August with half day morning classroom time and afternoon cultural activities to implement their newly acquired English skills. English 9,10 or 11 Preparation classes are also offered during the summer. 4-week Short term Intensive ESL courses are offered from September to June for Elementary, Middle and Secondary students.

The provincial curriculum consists of a challenging core of courses: English, social studies, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, fine arts, and career and technology studies. In addition, students may select from a number of electives to create a unique program that meets the requirements of the educational system of the province of British Columbia. Students who graduate from grade 12 in Coquitlam's public school system are qualified to apply to all univer- sities, colleges and institutes in Canada and elsewhere. International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Programs are in place for more academically capable students.

Advanced, university level subjects are common; students receive credit for exceptional performance in these subjects that can be applied towards entry into post-secondary institutions worldwide. International students have the advantage of graduating from a leading Canadian school system while gaining fluency in English, a skill that has practical applica- tions worldwide.