School Immersion in Vancouver – Langley – 13-18 years – 1 term to 1 academic year

Our High School programme in the Vancouver area, in Langley, offers an enriching international experience for students aged 13 to 18, motivated to live a unique and memorable adventure in Canada.

You will spend 3 months, 4 months, a semester or an academic year at a Canadian high school located in the Langley district, an attractive area close to Vancouver. The Canadian education system is reputed to be one of the best in the world, guaranteeing a quality academic experience. Share the daily life of a local host family for a cultural and linguistic immersion in the heart of Canadian life.

By enrolling in our study abroad programme in Vancouver, you will have the opportunity to improve your English, familiarise yourself with Canadian culture and discover the magnificent landscapes of the Langley region. Take advantage of the extracurricular activities available to enrich your trip and create unforgettable memories during your language study stay in Canada.

Highlights of the destination

  • Langley is a residential town in Greater Vancouver, located 45 minutes south-east of the city centre
  • Proximity to the cosmopolitan metropolis of Vancouver and the quality of life in a safe, residential city
  • A dynamic city with a wide range of recreational and sports facilities
  • A wide choice of subjects
  • Pedagogical support and personalised supervision

Why Canada?

Canada is the second largest country in the world, and one of the most remarkable in terms of geographical diversity. But above all, it’s a destination full of advantages for those who want to study here:

  • Quality of life and standard of living among the highest in the world
  • An education system recognised for its excellence and compatible with our European systems
  • A friendly and hospitable population
  • Cultural richness
  • A safe environment and magnificent landscapes.

The United States and Canada are vast countries with vast geographical distances. The car is the main means of transport, and public transport networks are generally underdeveloped, with the exception of certain major cities. International students coming from Europe, where public transport networks are more developed, will have to adapt to this difference when they study in North America, and may have to rethink their travel habits by planning their journeys according to the transport options available.

Located around 45 minutes south-east of Vancouver, just on the border with the United States, the city of Langley is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and is full of spectacular scenery. With a population of around 100,000, the Langley district offers both an urban environment with many shops and attractions, and lush green countryside as you move south and east. Students will be living in a typically Canadian and English-speaking environment.

The schools

We work in partnership with the Langley district, which welcomes foreign students to 8 different schools. All offer unique and intensive academic programmes and a wide variety of courses.

All also offer an English as a Foreign Language programme to give international students the support they need.

Some schools have a small number of students, for more personalised attention, while others are much larger, with up to 1,650 students on a very well-equipped campus.

Each school has a team of advisers and tutors who provide ongoing support for students, as well as international coordinators who advise students on all aspects of their stay. The school’s teachers and staff pay close attention to each student to help them achieve their goals.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for a detailed profile of the schools, so that you can choose the one you would like to study at.

Here are the schools and links to their websites:

Aldergrove Secondary School (ACSS)

  • Grades 9 to 12 (14-18 years)
  • Approximately 600 students
  • 8 science laboratories
  • State-of-the-art language laboratory, photo studio and darkroom, theatre, greenhouse and garden, metal and wood workshops, baseball and football pitches, music room

Brookswood Community Secondary School (BSS)

  • Grades 8 to 12 (13-18 years)
  • Approximately 1100 students
  • 6 science labs and 4 computer labs
  • Theatre (300 seats), television and film production studio, tennis courts, carpentry workshops

DW Poppy Secondary School (DWP)

  • Grades 8 to 12 (13-18 years)
  • Approximately 900 students
  • 4 science labs and 3 computer labs
  • Music rooms, theatre, metal and wood workshops

Langley Fine Arts School (LFAS)

  • Grades 8 to 12 (13-18 years)
  • Approximately 900 students
  • The only school in Canada to offer a fine arts programme from the 1st to the last year of school
  • Numerous artistic programmes
  • Dance, music, theatre and photography rooms, art studio

Langley Fundamental Middle & Secondary School (LFMS)

  • Grades 8 to 12 (13-18 years)
  • Approximately 700 students
  • Specialist classrooms for science, art, home economics, music and sport, photography studio

R.E. Mountain Secondary School (REMSS)

  • Grades 9 to 12 (14-18 years)
  • Approximately 2300 students
  • Digital library, computer lab, science, music and art labs, automotive centre, metal and wood workshops
  • Langley Event Centre (ice rink, gymnasium, sports facilities, etc.)
  • International Baccalaureate Option

Langley Secondary School (LSS)

  • Grades 9 to 12 (14-18 years)
  • Nearly 1000 students
  • Library, science labs, metal and wood workshops, arts, music, dance and film studios

Walnut Grove Secondary School (WGSS)

  • Grades 8 to 12 (13-18 years)
  • Approximately 2000 students
  • Computer and science labs, art, photography, music, technology, home economics
  • Art, photography and music rooms

The courses

You can select 5 to 8 subjects from those taught by the school.

In most Canadian schools, the choice of subjects is vast: business, science, tourism, technology arts, psychology, maths, physics, chemistry, softball, curling, management, visual arts, theatre, photography, etc.

This is a unique opportunity to discover new subjects, or to perfect your skills in a particular area. You are completely free to choose the courses that interest you, as long as they are available. In fact, some courses are only given in the 1st semester and others in the second. It is also possible for a course to be fully booked.

You can also follow a specific English as a foreign language programme to make up for any gaps in your knowledge.

Whatever the case, an advisor or tutor will be on hand to help you organise your work.

Young Canadians study for a minimum of 12 years, as they do here. This programme offers foreign students the opportunity to attend a local public secondary school (High School). In the Canadian province of British Columbia, secondary education lasts 5 years, from Grade 8 to Grade 12.

The school year is divided into two semesters. As aninternational student, you can join a class for one semester or for the whole school year.

There are two different school systems in Canada: the semester system and the linear system. In the former, students take 4 courses in the first semester and another 4 in the second, while in the latter, students take 8 courses throughout the year.

In many Canadian schools, the choice of subjects is vast. This is a unique opportunity to discover new fields or to perfect a favourite subject.

Some courses are offered for a semester, so students can change subjects in the middle of the year.

There is also plenty of choice when it comes to sporting, cultural and social activities. The school will be a unique opportunity to develop your skills in subjects and activities that you’ve never done before. But it will also be the perfect opportunity to integrate into Canadian life and get to know young people your own age.

Canadians are renowned for their hospitality, tolerance and open-mindedness.

Families are carefully selected by the district accommodation service for their genuine desire to welcome a young foreigner and share their culture with him or her through daily life. This service visits the families’ homes and ensures that they can offer the participant a balanced and warm environment.

There is no such thing as a typical family profile. Each one is unique and reflects the society and way of life of the country you have chosen. Your host family may or may not have children; it may be a blended family or a single-parent family, a single person whose children no longer live at home, retired people or younger people. It’s not the composition of the family that’s important, but their willingness and motivation to share their culture with you.

The families live in the residential area of Langley.

The local coordinator is an experienced person who knows the host families and schools. They visit each school once a week to make sure everything is running smoothly. He or she is available to answer any questions that may arise once you’re on the ground, can help you with the various formalities and is able to react quickly in the event of a problem. He or she is your key contact on site.

Finally, you will be given an emergency number so that you can contact someone on site in the event of an urgent problem.

An orientation takes place in Canada, within 15 days of your arrival. You will be contacted by your local correspondent, who will be able to answer any questions you may have about your stay and how it is progressing.

  • You must be aged between 13 and 18
  • No minimum level of English is required, but we advise you not to choose this programme if you are a beginner
  • Good academic results over the last two years
  • Be willing to make new friends and share the daily life of a host family
  • Be motivated, mature and adaptable

Do you meet the conditions for participation?

  1. Fill in the pre-registration form as soon as possible
  2. When we receive it, we’ll send you a provisional confirmation, including the total cost of the stay, and a request for payment of €100 (for the language test and the motivation interview). We will also ask you to send us a copy of your school reports for the last 2 years.
  3. We then invite you to come and take the language test and interview at our offices in Brussels or Paris. This costs €100 and is payable on receipt of the pre-confirmation. This amount is non-refundable, but can be deducted from the balance of your stay if you are definitively enrolled and accepted on the programme.
  4. We will confirm the result no later than 8 days after our interview
  5. If the interview is positive, we ask you to pay a deposit of 25% of the total cost of your stay (with a minimum of €1800) and to complete the online application form, which includes letters of recommendation from your teachers and other information needed for us to study your application on site.
  6. Final acceptance to the programme is granted by our partner
  7. Once your application has been accepted, our partner begins the search for and selection of a host family and registers you with the school.

Application deadlines:

  • 15/04 for the start of the school year in September
  • 15/11 for the start of the school year in February

After these dates, it is still possible to enrol, subject to school availability. However, we recommend that you register at least 3 months before departure to ensure that you are well prepared for your stay.

For any application that has to be processed urgently (after the registration deadline), a supplement of €200 will be charged.

Please contact us for more information on how to apply.

Applicants who do not meet the age or level requirements are invited to meet with us to discuss other possible options.

Travel

Departure is usually at the end of August/beginning of September or the end of January/beginning of February. You will be met at the airport by Beaton’s Meet & Greet service, who will take you directly to your host family.

Once your enrolment has been accepted and confirmed by our Canadian partner and your application for a study permit has been approved, we can arrange for you to travel to Canada, if you wish.

The ticket booked includes as few stopovers as possible and can be changed.

In the event of a change, the airline’s change fees will apply (these vary depending on the airline, generally around €200), as will any difference in fare class.

If you prefer to book your trip yourself, we will provide you with all the information you need to make the booking.

ETA & Study Permits

For a stay of one school year:

You will need to obtain a study permit, which will be issued for the duration of your stay. We will provide you with all the documents you need to obtain it, and will help you with all the formalities. For more information, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/apply.html.

Please note! Since 31 July 2018, nationals of various European countries have had to have their biometric data taken in order to obtain a study permit. There are 2 centres in France, in Paris and Lyon... For Belgian nationals, the centres in Paris and Düsseldorf are the nearest. The process costs CAD$85. For more information: https: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/biometrics.html

You will also need to complete the “ETA ” (Electronic Travel Authorization) form, which you can fill in directly on the website: https: //www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

For a stay of one school term or less*:

You will simply need to complete an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), which you can fill in directly on the website: https: //www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

This information applies to nationals of the European Union and Switzerland. For non-EU citizens, please consult https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

For the duration of your stay, you will benefit from full insurance cover, which is included in the registration fee.


Dates 2025-2026

  • 3 months: September – November or February – April
  • 4 months: September – December or February – May
  • School term : September – January or February – June
  • School year : September – June

Prices 2025-2026

Fares with flights subject to ticket prices at time of booking

WPCS 42.0.3
Tuition, room and board, and registration fees
DurationPrice without flightPrice with flight*
3 months€ 8.195€ 10.095
4 months€ 10.675€ 12.575
1 semester€ 13.740€ 15.640
1 school year€ 23.750€ 25.650
*Flight from Brussels or Paris
Supplements
Extra night€ 40

Our prices include:

  • English level test and pre-application interview
  • All documents required to obtain the visa
  • High school registration formalities for the duration of the stay
  • Supervision throughout the stay by the local correspondent
  • Accommodation with the host family, full board (lunch box on school days)
  • Personal assistance, support and advice from our local correspondent
  • Medical insurance
  • Assistance for parents in Europe throughout the stay
  • Regular contact and evaluation reports
  • Official certificate of attendance with course grades
  • Return transfer from the airport to the host family
  • Return flight, if chosen, from Brussels or Paris

Not included:

  • Any excursions and outings
  • Any membership fees for sports or leisure clubs
  • Local transport
  • Visa fees
  • Pocket money: allow between $250-300 per month
  • Return journey to Vancouver, depending on the option chosen

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