Application Process Intake Status – Open September 2026 intake February 2027 intake September 2027 intake  How to Apply Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering Burnaby for your Canadian school experience. To help you through the process, we’ve outlined the key steps, important requirements, and downloadable forms below. Before You Begin Please note that we are unable to accept students who: Are over 17 and seeking to graduate in Burnaby Are experiencing serious academic, behavioral, or mental health challenges Steps to Apply 1. Prepare Documents Collect transcripts (last 2 years), passport/birth certificate, and complete the required forms (see below). Ensure you have student and parent details (names, birthdates, contact numbers, addresses) 2. Check Available Schools View current: School Availability – September 2026 School Availability – February 2027 School Availability – September 2027   3. Submit Your Application Online Please use an email address that you check regularly. All admission updates, document requests, and your offer of acceptance will be sent to the email you enter in your application. Submit via our online portal. Application fee: $250 CAD (non-refundable). Agent Portal (for education agents) Parent Portal (for parents without an agent) 4. After You Submit Your Application If your application is complete, it will be processed within 5–7 working days.Once your application is processed, the email address on record will receive a notification to check the online portal. You will be informed if your application is accepted, declined, or if additional information is required.If accepted, a Letter of Offer and invoice will be uploaded to the portal. The Letter of Offer will list any outstanding documents still required.Once all required documents and full payment are received, your Letter of Admission (LOA) will also be uploaded to the portal. The LOA is needed to apply for a Study Permit (if applicable).Students enrolling for longer than one semester must hold a valid Study Permit before beginning their studies in Burnaby. 5. Arrange Your Accommodation Students must have a confirmed place to live before starting their program.  Accommodation options vary by grade level: K-5: can only live with a parent Grade 6: may live with a parent or blood relative Grade 7: may live in homestay, but not with a Burnaby Trusted Homestay Provider Grade 8-12: may arrange their own accommodation or apply to a Burnaby Trusted Homestay Provider Homestay applications are made directly with the provider after an offer of admission is issued. Visit our Homestay Page for a list of Burnaby Trusted Homestay Providers. Required Documents To Process Your Application: Transcripts/report cards (2 years + current mid-term, if available) Passport photo page or birth certificate Legal Agreement and Waiver Form (signed) Medical Information Form Carefully review Refund Policy Note: Incomplete applications will be deleted after 14 days. Documents Required Later in the Process (After Acceptance) These documents are not needed to process your application, but they will be required later. If you already have them, we recommend uploading them now to avoid delays. Custodianship Forms (if not living with a parent)* Parent Living with Student (if applicable) Vaccination Records – English & Original School Placement Confirmation Form (Grades K–7 only) Orientation Field Trip Consent Form (Grades 8–12 only) September 2026 intake – Not Applicable February 2027 intake September 2027 intake Student Interest Form -Course Preference Form (Grades 9–12 only) Graduation Waiver (Grade 12 only) * Students placed through a Burnaby Trusted Homestay Provider do not need to submit custodianship forms, as the provider submits them directly to us.  Custodians must be 25 years of age or older and be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident in Canada living in the Metro Vancouver region. Ready to Apply 1. Have you completed all the steps above? 2. Double-checked your documents and school availability? 3. Selected your homestay provider? Agent – Apply Now Parent – Apply Now Use our secure online portal to start your application. Need Help? For guidance or questions, email us at international@burnabyschools.ca