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Welcome to Mission International Program Vancouver Region British Columbia, Canada

Welcome to Mission International Program Vancouver Region British Columbia, Canada. Where your educational experience prepares you to live in the international community and provides a life time of memories!. Welcome to Mission. Coming to Mission. The city of Mission is

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Welcome to Mission International Program Vancouver Region British Columbia, Canada

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  1. Welcome to Mission International Program Vancouver Region British Columbia, Canada Where your educational experience prepares you to live in the international community and provides a life time of memories!

  2. Welcome to Mission

  3. Coming to Mission The city of Mission is 1 hour east of Vancouver, in the beautiful Fraser Valley, and is serviced by major airlines, via the Vancouver International Airport. ALL STUDENTS ARE MET AT THE AIRPORT.

  4. Location of Mission1 Hour from Vancouver

  5. Mission: Your Study Destination • This friendly region welcomes the global community to share, with them, the outstanding natural beauty of British Columbia.

  6. Citizens of Mission enjoy all the modern conveniences of everyday life. • Services include: excellent medical and dental care, shopping centres, sports and recreational facilities, and modern schools.

  7. Why Study in British Columbia? • Internationally recognized standard of academic excellence. • Innovative and relevant curriculum. • University trained, professional educators. • BC Ministry of Education evaluation through Government examinations. • Acceptance and entry to universities and colleges, world wide.

  8. Why Study in Mission? • Safe, predominantly English speaking community where students have the advantage of learning English in an immersion situation. • Individual care, attention, and academic program planning for each student. • Carefully selected homestay families who take very good care of our students

  9. Why Study in Mission?

  10. Why Study in Mission? • A philosophy that helps students achieve their personal potential. • An ESL program that ensures students are prepared to be successful in required academic subjects. • An opportunity to participate in Canadian life and culture. • Sports, fine and performing arts, and outdoor recreation.

  11. Sports & Recreation Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports and recreational activities

  12. Programs and Study Options • Courses that lead to a BC Secondary Graduation Diploma; a three year program. The ideal entry is Grade 9 depending upon a student’s level of English competence. • A full year immersion course to perfect the English language before enrolling in university or college.

  13. Programs and Study Options • French Immersion • Advance Placement • Well regarded Hockey Academy • Honours courses in academic subjects

  14. Student Eligibility • Mission Public Schools, will accept students who give evidence that they have the academic and social potential to be successful in our programs. • Students must be between the ages of 10 and 18 to live with a Host Family. • Students under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or close relative.

  15. Diverse Representation from Many Countries

  16. Facilities • The district has thirteen elementary and three secondary schools, including French Immersion programs in two elementary schools and one secondary school. There is also Riverside Trades, Training and Career Centre which provides trades training, careers and apprenticeship programs • Students are accommodated in well equipped, modern buildings that include special facilities for sports, science labs, applied arts, fine and performing arts.

  17. Mission High Schools Heritage Park Secondary Mission Secondary Hatzic Secondary

  18. ESL Support and Programs • All students are placed in a program appropriate for their age, academic goals, and competency in English language. • Students will receive ESL services as long as it is determined that such support is needed.

  19. New Experiences

  20. Making New Friends

  21. Host Family Program • Students live with carefully selected and monitored Host Families. • Students benefit from daily exposure to English in a friendly, safe environment. • Everyday English conversation gives students practice and confidence. • A caring Host Family eases the challenging experience of moving to a foreign country.

  22. Host Family With Their European Student

  23. Typical Family Homes

  24. Family Dinner

  25. Host Family Program • All Host Families participate in yearly orientation programs. • The Host Family Program is managed by district staff including a Host Family Coordinator and the International Program Manager.

  26. Many Opportunities For Diverse Activities Student trip to Victoria, capital of British Columbia

  27. Homestay Family

  28. HORSEBACK RIDING

  29. Hiking

  30. Family Vacation

  31. Skiing

  32. CHESS CLUB

  33. Kayaking

  34. Fees & Expenses: SEPTEMBER 2013-2014 • Application fee (non-refundable) - $250 • Tuition fee - $11,500 • Medical - $800 • Administration Homestay Placement Fee - $250 • Custodial legal Fee - $100 • Airport Transfer fee - $150 • Activity Fee – $250 • Homestay Fee - $8,000 (10 month) • Fees can be paid by money order, certified cheque or bank transfer

  35. We look forward to welcoming your students to Mission!

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