British Columbia
Age
From 13 to 18 years
Grade/Course
From Grade 8
to Grade 12
Climate
Temperate with heavy rain
Nearby Airports
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Site Type
urban
Riverside
Population
63K Inhabitants
Overview
The School District includes the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows areas, with a total population of 95,000. It is located at the foot of Garibaldi Ranges, near lakes and rivers, offering activities for outdoor sports lovers.
It is located 44 km (just 45 minutes) east of Vancouver and offers a wide variety of specific programs designed for international students: performing arts, recreational centers and sports clubs, including: soccer, baseball, athletics, etc.
All international students receive support in primary and secondary schools to help them with the acquisition of the English language. Each High School has a tutor to support international students in their academic and adaptation questions. All schools at Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows enjoy the latest technology, allowing students to integrate technology as yet another tool into 21st century learning.
The District has its own host family accommodation program and all students are permanently cared for from the moment the plane lands until they leave.
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District
20575 Thorne Avenue
Maple Ridge BC V2X 9A6, Canadá
Region
Population
63K Inhabitants
Nearby Airports
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Climate
Temperate with heavy rain
Nearby Cities
Pitt Meadows (14 min.)
Langley (36 min.)
Surrey (34 min.)
Vancouver (72 min.)