Welcome to Mission

International Program

Vancouver Region

British Columbia,Canada

Where your educational

experience prepares you to live in the

international community and

provides a life time of memories!

Welcome to Mission

Coming to MissionThe city of Mission is

1 hour east of Vancouver, in the

beautiful Fraser Valley, and is serviced by

major airlines, via the Vancouver

International Airport.

ALL STUDENTS ARE MET AT THE AIRPORT.

Location of Mission1 Hour from Vancouver

Mission: Your Study Destination

This friendly region welcomes the global community to share, with them, the outstanding natural beauty of British Columbia.

Citizens of Mission enjoy all the modern conveniences of everyday life.

Services include: excellent medical and dental care, shopping centres, sports and recreational facilities, and modern schools.

Why Study in British Columbia? Internationally recognized

standard of academic excellence.

Innovative and relevant curriculum.

University trained, professional educators.

BC Ministry of Education evaluation through Government examinations.

Acceptance and entry to universities and colleges, world wide.

Why Study in Mission? Safe, predominantly English speaking

community where students have the advantage of learning English in an immersion situation.

Individual care, attention, and academic program planning for each student.

Carefully selected homestay families who take very good care of our students

Why Study in Mission?

An ESL program that ensures students are prepared to be successful in required academic subjects.

An opportunity to participate in Canadian life and culture.

Sports, fine and performing arts, and outdoor recreation.

Why Study in Mission?• A philosophy that helps students achieve their

personal potential.

Sports & Recreation

Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports and recreational activities

Programs and Study Options Courses that lead to a BC Secondary

Graduation Diploma; a three year program. The ideal entry is Grade 9 depending upon a student’s level of English competence.

A full year immersion course to perfect the English language before enrolling in university or college.

Programs and Study Options

French Immersion

Advance

Placement Well regarded

Hockey Academy Honours courses in

academic subjects

Student Eligibility Mission Public Schools, will accept

students who give evidence that they have the academic and social potential to be successful in our programs.

Students must be between the ages of 10 and 18 to live with a Host Family.

Students under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or close relative.

Diverse Representation from Many Countries

Facilities The district has thirteen elementary and three

secondary schools, including French Immersion programs in two elementary schools and one secondary school. There is also Riverside Trades, Training and Career Centre which provides trades training, careers and apprenticeship programs

Students are accommodated in well equipped, modern buildings that include special facilities for sports, science labs, applied arts, fine and performing arts.

Mission High SchoolsHeritage Park Secondary

Mission Secondary

Hatzic Secondary

ESL Support and Programs All students are placed in a program

appropriate for their age, academic goals, and competency in English language.

Students will receive ESL services as

long as it is determined that such support is needed.

New Experiences

Making New Friends

Host Family Program Students live with carefully selected and

monitored Host Families. Students benefit from daily exposure to

English in a friendly, safe environment. Everyday English conversation gives

students practice and confidence. A caring Host Family eases the challenging

experience of moving to a foreign country.

Host Family With Their European Student

Typical Family Homes

Family Dinner

Host Family Program All Host Families participate in

yearly orientation programs.

The Host Family Program is managed by district staff including a Host Family Coordinator and the International Program Manager.

Many Opportunities For Diverse Activities

Student trip to Victoria, capital of British Columbia

Homestay Family

HORSEBACK RIDING

Hiking

Family Vacation

Skiing

CHESS CLUB

Kayaking

Fees & Expenses:

SEPTEMBER 2013-2014 Application fee (non-refundable) - $250 Tuition fee - $11,500 Medical - $800 Administration Homestay Placement Fee - $250 Custodial legal Fee - $100 Airport Transfer fee - $150 Activity Fee – $250 Homestay Fee - $8,000 (10 month)

Fees can be paid by money order, certified cheque or bank transfer

We look forward to welcoming your students to Mission!