Apply Now – Online!
Review this page for a list of required forms and steps to start the application process to the Burnaby School District ‘International Education’ program.
Application Process
Prior to filling out the online application, please
- Review Program Fees, Refund Policy and other information details available in this section.
- Obtain the last two years of school reports both in the native language and in English.
- Make a copy of the student’s passport page showing name, date of birth.
- Print out the Required Documents.
- Review, sign, scan and upload on the online system.
Required Documents
- Medical Information Form
- Participation Agreement and Waiver Form (3 Pages)
- Student Interest Form – (Required for students applying to Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 only.)
- Confirmation of Parent Living with Student Form – (If students will be residing with a parent during their studies, they are required to submit this form.)
- Custodianship Declaration Forms (2 Forms in one complete set) – (If you have appointed a custodian, submit the notarized custodian appointment forms with your application. If you have not yet appointed a custodian, we will require you to submit these documents before issuing your Letter of Acceptance.)
For a complete list of the required documents click here.
Current News About Intake Periods
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Applications OPEN for September 2021
We are open for September 2021 for Elementary and Secondary schools.
Currently we are taking a little bit longer to process applications. Thank you for your patience.
*** Important ***
The following Secondary schools are not accepting Grade 8 students.
- Alpha Secondary
- Burnaby Central Secondary
- Burnaby Mountain Secondary
- Burnaby North Secondary
- Burnaby South Secondary
- Moscrop Secondary
The following Elementary schools are closed for September 2021 application.
- Brentwood Park Elementary
- Buckingham Elementary
- Cameron Elementary
- Cascade Heights Elementary
- Chaffey-Burke Elementary
- Clinton Elementary
- Gilmore Elementary
- Kitchener Elementary
- Marlborough Elementary
- Taylor Park Elementary
* LANGARA HOMESTAY *
The Langara Homestay application deadline for the September 2021 intake is May 24, 2021.
Please email us at INTERNATIONAL@BURNABYSCHOOLS.CA for other homestay options if required.
We are closing February 2021 intake on Thursday, November 26, 2020
Currently, we are taking a little bit longer to process applications. Thank you for your patience.
Please note that space will be more limited than usual.
*** Important ***
Due to Study Permit processing times and VACs in some countries being closed, please do not apply for February intake if you are concerned about arriving on time. While we allow students to arrive after the start of their program, there is NO REFUND if you arrive late or fully miss Quarter 3 courses, which run from February to mid-April. We recommend you apply for September 2021 intake instead. Also, we don’t recommend that students coming for a short term high school cultural experience apply for February intake as due to Covid safety regulations, course selection is limited and at this time it is anticipated there will be no school sports, school activities, excursions, or school clubs.
* The following schools are not accepting Grade 8 students.
- Alpha Secondary
- Burnaby Central Secondary
- Burnaby South Secondary
- Moscrop Secondary
* For students entering grade 11 who will be on the graduation program, we recommend you apply for a school that runs on a semester system.
The following three are SEMESTER schools:
Please be sure to have all of the required documents completed and uploaded for your application as we will be automatically declining incomplete applications.
Prior to filling out the online application, please print out the Required Documents. Review, sign, scan and upload on the online system.
* LANGARA HOMESTAY *
Langara Homestay is almost full for the February 2021 intake, please note the application deadline for Langara is October 30th.
Please email us at international@burnabyschools.ca for other homestay options if required.
» View 2020-2021 DATES – Q3 & Q4
Please note we do not accept applications from students who turn 18 years of age before December 31st of the calendar year in which they want to start. While our age limit is 17 years, we strongly recommend students wishing to graduate start at a younger age in order to have a better chance at success.
Students who turn 18 years of age before December 31st and are interested in earning an Adult High School Diploma can apply to study at our Adult High School. For more information about this, please contact burnabycce@burnabyschools.ca
Need to Find An Agent?
Please email us at international@burnabyschools.ca telling us where you live, and we will give you the name of a Burnaby representative in your area.
Have questions?
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