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ADMISSION – September 2021
Please only apply if you (1) have confirmed your living arrangements as homestays are very limited, and (2) are willing to arrive late due to Study Permit processing times. Deferrals are not allowed. Refunds are processed per our current policy.
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 FEBRUARY 2022
* SCHOOLS *
* The following 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 fully closed for February 2022 intake.
- Brentwood Park Elementary
- Buckingham Elementary
- Cameron Elementary
- Cascade Heights Elementary
- Chaffey-Burke Elementary
- Clinton Elementary
- Gilmore Elementary
- Kitchener Elementary
- Marlborough Elementary
- Maywood Elementary
- Taylor Park Elementary
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 *
For those of you who have selected a Langara Homestay, please note that homestays families are limited. Langara prioritizes applicants who have submitted the Langara Homestay application and paid their deposit. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Applications OPEN for September 2021
We are open for September 2021 for Elementary and Secondary schools.
*** Admissions ***
Please only apply if you (1) have confirmed your living arrangements as homestays are very limited, and (2) are willing to arrive late due to Study Permit processing times. Deferrals are not allowed. Refunds are processed per our current policy.
*** Homestay ***
Our homestay program (Langara Homestay) is now full for September 2021. You must find your own homestay. Click here for a list of some homestay companies you could contact. There are other homestay companies in the Metro Vancouver area.
*** School ***
We anticipate to close Burnaby Central Secondary School for September 2021 intake by Thursday, April 29, 2021.
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
- Maywood Elementary
- Taylor Park Elementary
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.
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