1. International Student Program

2. Welcome to Canada

3. Canada is an excellent place to live and to study

4. Canada ranked the best place in the world
The United Nations has ranked Canada #1 as
the best place in the world to live more
times than any other country.

5. Superior education
Canada's education system
ranks amongst the best in the
world and, above all, in native
English-speaking countries.

6. Education system in Canada
• Education is controlled by the government of each
province in Canada
• Students are required to attend school from 6 – 16
years
• School starts at Grade 1 (6 years old) and finishes at
Grade 12 (17 years old) except for Quebec – grade
11 + 2 years CGEP
• Students may stay in school up to 19 years of age, if
necessary
• A public school education is free for Canadians
• Fewer than 3% of students attend private schools

7. • Kindergarten(optional) starts at age 5
• Elementary school is from Grade 1 – 7
• Secondary school is from Grade 8 – 12
• University: Bachelors Degree = 4 years
Masters Degree = 2 more years
Doctorate = 2 or more years after
Masters

8. • In British Columbia students are required to
complete 80 credits (equivalent to 20 courses)
during Grades 10, 11, & 12 to graduate
• In order to be eligible for university, B.C.
students must also pass Provincial exams in
required subjects at Grades 10, 11 & 12

9. Required courses (B.C.)
• English 10, 11, 12
• Math 10, 11
• Social Studies 10, 11
• Science 10
• Science 11 or 12
• Physical Education 10
• Fine Arts and/or Applied skills 10, 11, 12
• Planning 10
• Minimum 7 elective courses
• Graduation Portfolio

10. • A British Columbia Graduation Diploma allows
students the opportunity to enter colleges and
universities in North America and many
countries abroad

11. Burnaby, City of Parks

12. Located in the Centre of Greater Vancouver

16. 20-25 minutes from downtown Vancouver by Skytrain
Photo: Josh Novosad

17. 40-45 minutes from Vancouver International Airport by car

18. Enjoy a mild climate
In Summer

19. In Fall
Photo: Roozbeh Farahbod

20. In Winter

21. In Spring

22. Safe, welcoming neighbourhoods

24. Burnaby, so much to experience

25. Beautiful public golf courses open to all

26. Eight Rinks Sports Arena

27. Deer Lake

28. Local mountains 30 minutes away

29. Shop at Canada’s 2nd largest shopping centre
Metrotown in Burnaby

30. 4th largest School District in British Columbia
Study in the Burnaby Public School District

31. Top quality academic program

32. Most diverse Visual and Performing Arts Program

33. Competitive sports program

34. Excellent support for international students

35. Top Quality Academic Program

36. Burnaby School District
Burnaby schools are recognized for
their academic programming and
wide range of opportunities

37. Highly ranked schools

38. Each year Burnaby students exceed the
provincial average in the:
• number of students graduating
• number of students being awarded
scholarships
• number of students successfully
entering post-secondary

39. Number of students graduating

40. Number of students awarded scholarships
School Graduates
(Sept. 30/08)
School-based
Scholarships
District-based
Scholarships
External
Awards/
Scholarships
Total
Alpha 174 $19,575.00 $9,150.00 $231,825.00 $260,550.00
Burnaby
Central
307 $26,350.00 $5,875.00 $902,550.00 $934,775.00
Burnaby
Mountain
307 $94,805.00 $9,350.00 $436,000.00 $540,155.00
Burnaby North 447 $34,284.00 $7,125.00 $1,206,203.00 $1,247,612.00
Burnaby South 338 $24,725.00 $9,000.00 $505,500.00 $539,225.00
Byrne Creek 252 $30,600.00 $6,300.00 $258,750.00 $295,650.00
Cariboo Hill 154 $12,005.00 $6,150.00 $155,500.00 $173,655.00
Moscrop 325 $89,250.00 $7,350.00 $1,062,272.00 $1,158,872.00
TOTAL 2,304 $331,594.00 $60,300.00 $4,758,600.00 $5,150,494.00

41. Students successfully enter post-secondary
In the latest government report, Burnaby
ranks as the #2 public school district in
British Columbia for the percentage of its
students transitioning to BC Post-
Secondary Institutions.

42. Largest Advanced Placement Program in Canada

43. Tony
The impressive number of AP courses offered in Burnaby
definitely gave me an edge after coming to college.
I was able to skip many of the introductory courses and
place directly into upper level ones that are much more
useful and interesting. It also allows me greater flexibility
in course selection because it eliminates some of the
core requirements.
I used to hear the complaints that the large AP offerings
induce the tendency among students to take AP courses
simply because they are AP courses and miss the point.
In fact, looking in retrospect some of the AP courses I
took that I didn‘t expect to be useful turned out to
simplify my life greatly here at Princeton.
After all, how can one decide what to do with one's life
before even graduating from high school.

44. AP Courses
• English: Literature
• Languages: French, Mandarin
• Social Studies: Economics, Human Geography,
Psychology, World History
• Visual and Performing Arts: Design, Drawing, Art
History, Music Theory
• Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics
• Technology: Computer Science
• Science: Chemistry, Biology, Physics,
Environmental Science

45. Visual and Performing Arts

46. Burnaby students have garnered numerous awards
in the visual and performing arts, and have been accepted
into top music conservatories, art schools and dancing academies
Most diverse program in British Columbia

47. Music
Burnaby is the only school district in
BC to have music specialists at the
elementary school level

48. Dance
Every school has a dance studio

49. Drama
Every school has a theatre

50. Every school has a
variety of art studios
Media Arts

51. Competitive sports teams
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Badminton
Wrestling
Snow boarding
Athletics

52. Academy of Soccer : Burnaby Central
Academy of Hockey : Burnaby North
Academy of Swimming : Burnaby Mountain
Academy of Softball : Burnaby Mountain
Academies of Sport

53. I attend Burnaby North Secondary
School in. I came to Canada during
a special time of the year: The
Winter Olympics. I’m very proud
to say that I’m a part of the
Games. Thanks to BNSS, I am
volunteering at the Olympics.
BNSS offers a special program;
the Ice-hockey Academy. Girls
and boys from all grades attend
the Academy, from beginner to
professional. It is a perfect way
to improve my hockey skills.
There is a good learning
environment. Teachers in
Canada are not only there to
teach, they’re also available to
talk about personal concerns.
Life as an exchange student in
Canada isn’t as hard as I
thought it would be; I’ve
made new friends, learned a lot
about a new culture and
live with a wonderful
home-stay family.
Kevin, Germany

54. Excellent support

55. International Office team
Excellent support for
international students
and their families

56. Vice Principals of International at every high school
Alpha Burnaby Central Burnaby Mountain Burnaby North
Byrne Creek Cariboo Hill MoscropBurnaby South

57. International Student Liaisons at every high school
Alpha Burnaby Central Burnaby Central
Burnaby Mountain Burnaby NorthBurnaby Mountain

58. International Student Liaisons
Byrne Creek Byrne Creek
MoscropCariboo Hill

59. One week orientation before school starts
(late August, late January)
• English assessment
• Math assessment
• Program overview
• Study plans (German students can select
courses in advance)
• Homestay information
• School tour
• 2 local excursions

60. Regular parent meetings

61. Universities and colleges throughout Canada and
some from the US present their programs to our
international students
Higher education night

62. Excursions

63. Medical insurance

64. Report Cards

65. Japanese
Korean
Mandarin
Cantonese
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
Multi-lingual staff

66. Our High Schools

67. Students can choose from eight
secondary schools (Grades 8 – 12),
ranging from 900 – 2,250 students
Burnaby South

68. Burnaby Mountain

69. Byrne Creek Secondary

70. Burnaby North Secondary

71. Cariboo Secondary

72. Alpha Secondary

73. Central Secondary

74. Moscrop Secondary

75. Registration
Students can start in
September or February and
can register for one semester
(5 months), one year (10
months), or more

76. Semester system
Students can choose the semester or linear system
• starts September and February
• 4 subjects per semester = 8 subjects per year
Linear system
• starts September only (option for Italian students
to start at other times if non-credit)
• 8 subjects September to June

77. Burnaby's semester schools are
Alpha | Byrne Creek | Central
Burnaby's linear schools are
Cariboo | Moscrop | Mountain | North | South

78. International student population
We limit the number of international
students placed at each school to less than
8% of the school’s student population

79. Outstanding Facilities
Schools are either new, have
been recently renovated, or
have been equipped with the
latest in educational technology

80. Michael J. Fox theatre, Burnaby South Secondary

81. Specialty Mac labs for Media Arts

82. Video conferencing centre – Byrne Creek Secondary

83. Every school has a dance studio

84. Every school has a school cafeteria

85. Every school has 2 gymnasiums

86. Every school has outdoor playing fields

87. Multi-purpose areas
For lunch, studying,
school assemblies, etc.

88. Our Student Environment
School spirit is strong
A welcoming student body
Staff are caring and supportive
High student participation in school activities

89. Sofia, Brazil
My stay here in Canada has been great! Here in Burnaby,
being an International student opens to you lots of great
opportunities. The experience of being an International
student in Burnaby South school is just amazing. I met lots of
good friends and amazing teachers, I really enjoyed my stay
in Canada!

90. Our Academic Programs
• Regular Academic Programs, comprised
of eight subjects
• Intensive English Program
• Honours Program
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• French Immersion

91. Class size is maximum 30 students
ESL classes are usually
15 - 25 students

92. Course Timetable
• Students take eight subjects per year
• Students will be assessed at orientation for
their English language level
• The subjects they take will depend on their
English language level

93. ESL + credit courses sample program
1. Level 1 ESL (Beginner): 4 ESL classes, Math,
Physical Education, Arts, Applied Skills (e.g.
computers, technology, foods)
2. Level 2 ESL (Intermediate): 3 ESL classes, Science,
Math, Physical Education, Arts, Applied Skills
3. Level 3 ESL (Advanced): Language Adapted
English, Language Adapted Social Studies, Math,
Science, Physical Education, Fine Arts, Applied
Skills, Electives

94. Numerous Elective Courses
• Animation
• Cooking
• E-business/Marketing
• Fashion Merchandising
• Film Studies
• Graphic Arts
• Industrial Design
• Leadership & Helping
• Music Technology
• Outdoor Education
• Photography
• Robotics
• Space Science
• Television Production
• Tourism

95. Latin and Ancient Greek
Burnaby School District is the only
public school district to offer Latin
and Ancient Greek year round

96. Kim, Germany
My experience at Burnaby Mountain Secondary has been
fun and special. In classes, I find students and teachers are
respectful to each other. I feel that teacher’s put a lot of
effort into their lesson planning.
The equipment and facilities are really great here. We have
lots of chances to use computers and work in groups.
There are many field trips and extra curricular activities.
For instance some of the field trips we went on was a
hockey game, Olympic event and skiing. There are really
fun intramural sports at lunch and students run
entertainment events at night. By meeting friends, my
English has really improved. Everybody is so welcoming
and interested in learning German, and about German
culture.
Schools here are different than in Germany. There are
many varied courses like textiles, drama, photography,
marketing and baking.

97. Clubs
Skiing/Snowboarding
Mountain Biking
Guitar
Golf
Math
Dance Team
Dragon Boat Racing
Robotics
Drama
Cheerleading
...and many more

98. Homestay Program
Students are placed in
carefully selected homes

99. Homestay Program

100. Homestay Program
• For students 13+ years of age
• Elementary students K-5 must reside with parent;
grades 6-7 with aunt/uncle/grandparent only
• Families must pass a strict screening process
• Families provide a caring and supportive environment
• Students have their own bedroom and 3 meals per day
• Located in walking distance or a short bus ride to the appointed school
• Students have a strict curfew
• The homestay application allows students to describe their ideal family
• The maximum students placed in a home are two, and they must be from
different countries

101. Karina, Mexico
My experience as International Student has been great!
I have met a lot of people which now is really special for me.
I had learned a lot about another cultures, had amazing
experiences and tried a lot of new things.
Being in a home-stay it`s really interesting, I have had good
times with them, it has made me responsible and independent.
I`m sure that this experience it`s going to help me for my life
and I'm just thankful with all the people that had make this an
unforgettable time.

102. Summer Programs (July and August)
Customized group programs – ESL + activities
Credit courses – Math
Non-credit courses - ESL

103. See you in Burnaby!