Campbell River School District

Program Established: 2005

Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term, Summer Camp

Specialized Programs: French Immersion, Advanced Placement, IGNITE Sports Training, Sports Leadership

Language(s) of Study: English, French

Total number of schools: 18

High schools for international students: 2

Total Students: 5500

Total International Students: 35

International Students Accepted for Grades: Campbell River School District accepts students from grades 7-12. In addition, younger students can be accepted if they are accompanied by a parent or qualified relative, or by special permission of the principal of International Programs

Nearest Airport: Campbell River Airport (YBL)

Campbell River School District has about 5500 students. We have two high schools, with approximately 900 and 750 students each. Both high schools have strong academic focuses, with graduates going to a wide variety of universities, some even receiving scholarships to prestigious universities, such as Harvard and Brown. Our graduation rate is in the top 20% of British Columbia. We have a partnership with North Island College, and have an articulation agreement which allows high school students some access to college courses.

In addition, our schools are noted for strong programs in:

• Technology – computer programming, animation, robotics
• Media – video production, digital photography, journalism
• Career exploration – Co-op Placements, Work Experience, construction trades, drafting
• Athletics – soccer, basketball, football, racquet sports, volleyball, golf, track and field, etc.
• Fine Arts – Acting, Musical theatre, Band, Painting and Design, Pottery, Jewelry making
• Leadership and Enterpreneurship

The Campbell River International Programs Department offers four basic programs:

• Long-term (graduation)
• One-year Language and Culture Experience
• Short-term English Immersion (come for as little as two months)
• Summer ESL/activity program

However, because we are a relatively small program, each student receives extensive personal attention, and flexible programming is possible.