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Why Study in North Vancouver

North Vancouver shown on a map with Capilano Suspension Bridge in the background

Come learn, share and grow where the ocean meets the mountains!

North Vancouver is nature's ultimate playground. Nestled in a forested setting with the ocean at its base and mountains at its peak, North Vancouver has the best of what Canada has to offer. Thanks to its mild climate and unique location, North Vancouver experiences four distinct seasons while providing the rare ability to enjoy ocean activities and snow skiing in the same day. There are also phenomenal restaurants, shopping, and community events to experience year-round.

North Vancouver School District's learning environments are designed to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, respected and valued. We strive to build a strong sense of belonging and real sense of community with our students. We offer a well-rounded education with the highest possible standard of academic excellence. Students regularly perform extremely well on provincial assessments of reading, writing, and numeracy examinations; are awarded several millions of dollars in scholarships each year; and have a graduation rate of over 99%. There are many programs and electives that are unique to our schools, including arts; music; outdoor education; sports; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); and Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST). Students in the North Vancouver School District excel as a result of our comprehensive academic, athletics, fine arts and extracurricular opportunities. Many graduates from the North Vancouver School District go on to attend prestigious post-secondary programs across Canada, the US, and abroad. 

The North Vancouver School District International Education Program is selective in placement of international students, ensuring that each international student has the opportunity to integrate into their local school community in an immersive, authentic Canadian experience. Our schools are embedded within the fabric of their communities. Our homestay program enhances this experience for our secondary international students with the opportunity to experience life with a Canadian family, while they develop their English language skills in a caring, comfortable family setting. While living in homestay, international students can experience Canadian culture firsthand, share their own cultural perspectives and traditions, and form lasting connections.