School District #60School District #60International Education ProgramInternational Education Program

Welcome to School District #60

Welcome to School District #60

Energetic Learning Campus of North Peace Secondary Schoolhttp://www.prn.bc.ca/elc

Energetic Learning Campus of North Peace Secondary Schoolhttp://www.prn.bc.ca/elc

FACTS ABOUT OUR JURISDICTION

We are located in the beautiful Northeastern British Columbia

We have 20 schools in our School District

We provide educational services to 5,000 students

Fort St. Johnwww.fortstjohn.ca

Today, more than 19,000 people, mostly young families with children, call Fort St. John home.

The City, located in the heart of majestic Peace River country, is the largest regional service center in northeastern BC, servicing 60,000 people in the area.

Hudson Hopewww.dist.hudsons-hope.bc.ca

Hudson’s Hope is a unique place in today’s busy world. It is blessed with incredible natural beauty-prairie farmland, wooded Crown lands and the Peace River with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop.

International Students

CountryNumber of Students

Nigeria 17

Germany 4

Columbia 1

Australia 1

Japan 1

Venezuela 1

France 1

Thailand 1

Programs Offered

Secondary School Program (Gr. 9-12)

University Entrance and High School

University Preparation

Online Courses

Vocational Courses

English Preparation Course

Advance Placement English 12

Drama/Art/Music

Preparing for University

BC Graduation program is a 3 year program

Previous credit courses may be granted to count towards BC High School Graduation

Minimum of 2 years are recommended in order to be better prepared to meet University Entrance requirements.

Graduates are Attending:

University of British Columbia

University of Toronto

Mcgill

Simon Fraser University

Carleton University

Queens University

University of Victoria

University of Ottawa

University of Huston Texas

Thompson Rivers University

University of Guelph

Northern Lights College

University of Alberta

McMaster University

College of New Caledonia

Vancouver Island University

Ryerson UniversityUniversity of

Waterloo

Benefits of The Program

Our students experience other cultures

Lifelong international friendships

Globalization

Tolerance

Perspective

Our Services Include

Well established and monitored homestay program

Custodianship for under-age students

Integrated ESL Program

School bus transportation

Medical Insurance

Multiple Entry time (September/February)

University Counseling and Liaison

School SupportSchool

Support

ESL SupportScheduling Summary reportsStudent AdvisingActivity CoordinatorStudent OrientationCounseling Services

ESL SupportScheduling Summary reportsStudent AdvisingActivity CoordinatorStudent OrientationCounseling Services

Hudson Hope Elementary Secondary School

http://www.hudson.prn.bc.ca/

Fine Art Options

Band

Drama

Musical Theatre

Art

Commercial Music Recording

EXTRA-CURRICULA

R ACTIVITIES:

EXTRA-CURRICULA

R ACTIVITIES:

Yearbook Club Student Leadership

Volleyball Basketball

Skating Soccer Hockey

Badminton

Yearbook Club Student Leadership

Volleyball Basketball

Skating Soccer Hockey

Badminton

Activities Offered

Canoeing

Bowling

Barbecues

Tours

Hiking

Curling

Skating

Hockey Games

Graduation Banquet

Sleigh Rides

Expectations of Students

Exemplary attendance

Good Behavior

Completion of homework

Get involved

OUTSTANDING EDUCATION SYSTEM

Class sizes between 25 and 30

High school education ranking among the best in the world

State-of-the-art technology

Many recreational and cultural opportunities for students to experience

North Peace Secondary Schoolhttp://www.npss.prn.bc.ca/

Post-Secondary Program

Post-Secondary ProgramRequirementsRequirements

What courses does my child need to enter a Canadian post-secondary

program?

Students must have:

English (Grade 12 level)

Social (Grade 11 level)

Mathematics (Grade 11 or 12 level)

Advanced Math (Grade 12 level) for Faculty of Engineering

Choice of Biology, Physics or Chemistry (Grade 12 level)

What averages are needed in Grade 12 courses to enter post-secondary

programs?

Generally:

60% - 65% for College programs

65% - 70% for University transfer programs

70% or better for Universities

What do student say?

Despite being an international student, I always felt at home in NPSS. The teachers were so approachable and helpful. I am currently in Carleton University, Ontario and it's also been a splendid experience. I sure do miss NPSS, and I will never forget it. It's more than a school to me. It's home away from home.-Fumbi

The teachers were always there to encourage and help us when we had problems in class. The school provided a principal for the international students which made it easy for us because we had someone we could talk to when we needed advice. I also made some friends who have had different impact on me and most of all i had a very great year at NPSS - Leonora

Homestay

How do we assure quality homestays? Our homestay coordinator screens all homestay families very carefully, including references, a criminal record check, an interview, and an in-home inspection. We try to match students with families based on interests.

What happens if there is a problem with the homestay? Our homestay coordinator monitors the homestay to ensure that everything is going well. If there is an unsolvable problem then we will introduce the child to another family and move them.

Brian CampbellDistrict PrincipalBrian Campbell

District PrincipalInternational Program9304-86th StreetFort St John,British Columbia CanadaV1J 6L9

Email: bcampbell@prn.bc.caWebsite: www.prn.bc.ca/int

Phone: 250-785-4429 Fax : 250-785-4687

International Program9304-86th StreetFort St John,British Columbia CanadaV1J 6L9

Email: bcampbell@prn.bc.caWebsite: www.prn.bc.ca/int

Phone: 250-785-4429 Fax : 250-785-4687