School District # 8 Kootenay LakeSchool District # 8 Kootenay Lake Kootenay Lake School District is Kootenay Lake School District is

made up of many small made up of many small communities with Nelson being the communities with Nelson being the largest. largest.

Life is unhurried as people say Life is unhurried as people say

“hello” to strangers.“hello” to strangers.

Life is not complicated or stressful Life is not complicated or stressful and extremely safe in this unique, and extremely safe in this unique, friendly, small city which is a friendly, small city which is a desired destination for desired destination for professionalsprofessionals from all over Canada and the world.from all over Canada and the world.

One might describe it as organicOne might describe it as organic..

Why Choose District #8?Why Choose District #8?

People ask over and over again:People ask over and over again: How is our district different from other districts in How is our district different from other districts in

British Columbia?British Columbia? How does the education of students in Nelson at LV How does the education of students in Nelson at LV

Rogers compare to the education of students in other Rogers compare to the education of students in other schools in BC?schools in BC?

Many cities in British Columbia are beautiful, so why Many cities in British Columbia are beautiful, so why choose Nelson?choose Nelson?

What do we offer students that makes our district What do we offer students that makes our district unique?unique?

Location – South Eastern BC in the Location – South Eastern BC in the Kootenay RegionKootenay Region

Nelson is known as the best little arts Nelson is known as the best little arts city in Canada (awarded 2005)city in Canada (awarded 2005), , Nelson’s population is made up Nelson’s population is made up mostly of professional people who mostly of professional people who value an excellent education and a value an excellent education and a safe, healthy environment in which safe, healthy environment in which to raise their children. It is located:to raise their children. It is located:

663 km (412 miles) from 663 km (412 miles) from Vancouver Vancouver

628 km (390 miles) from Calgary 628 km (390 miles) from Calgary 55 km (34 miles) from the US 55 km (34 miles) from the US

border border

Airport ArrivalAirport Arrival Located one hour by plane from Located one hour by plane from

Vancouver and Calgary.Vancouver and Calgary. Three scheduled flights arrive Three scheduled flights arrive

every day into the Castlegar every day into the Castlegar airport from Vancouver. airport from Vancouver.

Air Canada Jazz is the carrier – Air Canada Jazz is the carrier – flights 8246, 8248, 8250. flights 8246, 8248, 8250. Students arriving by plane are Students arriving by plane are picked up at the airport by their picked up at the airport by their homestay families and greeted by homestay families and greeted by the program staff. The airport is the program staff. The airport is only a 30 minute drive to Nelson. only a 30 minute drive to Nelson.

ClimateClimateThe Kootenay Lake area can be The Kootenay Lake area can be

described as a moderate year described as a moderate year round climate with 4 seasons. round climate with 4 seasons.

Summer temperatures range from Summer temperatures range from 17 C to 17 C to

30 C30 CFall temperatures range from Fall temperatures range from

2 C to 14 C2 C to 14 CWinter temperatures range fromWinter temperatures range from

-4 C to 6 C -4 C to 6 C Spring temperatures range from Spring temperatures range from

8 C to 13 C8 C to 13 C

Average yearly snowfall is 224.7 cmAverage yearly snowfall is 224.7 cmAverage yearly rainfall is 729.3 mmAverage yearly rainfall is 729.3 mm

Lots of Places are Beautiful, So Lots of Places are Beautiful, So why Nelson or Creston?why Nelson or Creston?

The water and air in Nelson is free of The water and air in Nelson is free of contamination and pollutants which contamination and pollutants which make it an ideal, healthy environment make it an ideal, healthy environment for students. Many students comment for students. Many students comment that the chronic sore throat they once that the chronic sore throat they once had at home in a much larger city had at home in a much larger city disappeared while living in Nelson.disappeared while living in Nelson.

Small city means people are Small city means people are genuinely friendly and welcoming genuinely friendly and welcoming and everything is very accessible. and everything is very accessible. This makes joining teams and other This makes joining teams and other activities easier for students when it is activities easier for students when it is so easy and safe for them to get so easy and safe for them to get around the city. They don’t have to around the city. They don’t have to rely on vehicle transportation or rely on vehicle transportation or coordinate homestay schedules.coordinate homestay schedules.

Transportation – easy to get everywhere and Transportation – easy to get everywhere and it takes very little timeit takes very little time

There is a bus system in Nelson and students can ride the bus anywhere for There is a bus system in Nelson and students can ride the bus anywhere for approximately a dollar. However, most facilities such as shopping on Baker approximately a dollar. However, most facilities such as shopping on Baker Street, the fitness center, skating center, curling, the cinema, bowling alley, Street, the fitness center, skating center, curling, the cinema, bowling alley, and restaurants are all within walking distance. Students love this as they do and restaurants are all within walking distance. Students love this as they do no become house bound when everything is so accessible to them. However, no become house bound when everything is so accessible to them. However, there is always the option of skateboarding everywhere which is a popular there is always the option of skateboarding everywhere which is a popular mode of transportation with Nelson students. mode of transportation with Nelson students.

Quality Education in NelsonQuality Education in Nelson British Columbia has the highest results in the world for British Columbia has the highest results in the world for

reading and writing scores as shown by the PISA test reading and writing scores as shown by the PISA test results. results.

Our secondary schools have shown academic results on Our secondary schools have shown academic results on provincial exams that are consistently 10 – 15% above the provincial exams that are consistently 10 – 15% above the provincial averageprovincial average

Our scholarship exams results are very high in the Our scholarship exams results are very high in the province which speaks to the quality of high school province which speaks to the quality of high school education in our district. education in our district.

Students are immersed into our school system with a huge Students are immersed into our school system with a huge majority of native speakers in classrooms. majority of native speakers in classrooms.

LVR boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the LVR boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the entire province. entire province.

Our elective course offerings are extensive and students Our elective course offerings are extensive and students comment frequently how valuable the elective courses comment frequently how valuable the elective courses were to their highschool education with us. were to their highschool education with us.

At L.V. Rogers Secondary in Nelson, they are stressing At L.V. Rogers Secondary in Nelson, they are stressing the dual importance of regular and enjoyable physical the dual importance of regular and enjoyable physical activity to enhance academic performance. Principal says activity to enhance academic performance. Principal says they have concentrated on giving ALL students a chance they have concentrated on giving ALL students a chance to experience a wide range of positive lunch hour to experience a wide range of positive lunch hour activities, as well as traditional intra-mural sports.activities, as well as traditional intra-mural sports.

The Fitness at Lunch (FAL) program is a collection of The Fitness at Lunch (FAL) program is a collection of activities with such diverse options as weight lifting,activities with such diverse options as weight lifting,

pilates, dance and traditional “open gym” and they are pilates, dance and traditional “open gym” and they are seeing positive results with overall academic performanceseeing positive results with overall academic performance

Fraser Institute Rankings of LVR Fraser Institute Rankings of LVR Compared to other districts in BCCompared to other districts in BC

L V Rogers [Public] NelsonL V Rogers [Public] Nelson

ESL (%): 2.5 Special needs (%): 6.4 ESL (%): 2.5 Special needs (%): 6.4 French Immersion (%): 14.7French Immersion (%): 14.7

Academic Performance = 2008Academic Performance = 2008

Average exam mark = 72.2Average exam mark = 72.2 Percentage of exams failed = 3.3Percentage of exams failed = 3.3 School vs exam mark difference = 3.2School vs exam mark difference = 3.2 Math gender gap = 1.3Math gender gap = 1.3 Graduation rate = 99.0Graduation rate = 99.0

Overall rating out of 10 = Overall rating out of 10 = 7.87.8

Comparison to higher ranking schools in Comparison to higher ranking schools in districts in BC:districts in BC:

Burnaby 4.7 – 6.5 – 1/8 schools at 7.8 MyscropBurnaby 4.7 – 6.5 – 1/8 schools at 7.8 Myscrop Coquitlam 6.4 7.6 – 1/8 schools at 7.8 in Pt. MoodyCoquitlam 6.4 7.6 – 1/8 schools at 7.8 in Pt. Moody North Van – 5.6 – 7.5 – 1/6 schools at 8.1 HandworthNorth Van – 5.6 – 7.5 – 1/6 schools at 8.1 Handworth Richmond – 5.6 – 7.7 – only 1/10 schools at 7.7Richmond – 5.6 – 7.7 – only 1/10 schools at 7.7 Surrey – 5.0 – 7.7 most in 5 to 6.8Surrey – 5.0 – 7.7 most in 5 to 6.8 Vancouver – 4.2- 6.9 range with 1/7 schools at 7.8 Point Vancouver – 4.2- 6.9 range with 1/7 schools at 7.8 Point

GreyGrey West Van – 8.2, 8.3, 7.6West Van – 8.2, 8.3, 7.6 Comox – 5.5,6.6, 6.1Comox – 5.5,6.6, 6.1 Victoria – 4.8 – 7.7 and only 1/6 schools at 7.7Victoria – 4.8 – 7.7 and only 1/6 schools at 7.7 Nanaimo – 2.0 – 6.0 with only 1/8 schools at 7.6 with Nanaimo – 2.0 – 6.0 with only 1/8 schools at 7.6 with

50% below 5.050% below 5.0 Sooke – 4.3Sooke – 4.3 Langley – 4.6 – 7.4 with only 1/8 at 7.4Langley – 4.6 – 7.4 with only 1/8 at 7.4 Vernon – 4.7, 5.8, 6.1, 7.6Vernon – 4.7, 5.8, 6.1, 7.6 Quesnel – 5.5, 5.2Quesnel – 5.5, 5.2 Rocky Mountain – 4.7, 6.0, 6.5Rocky Mountain – 4.7, 6.0, 6.5

2008 Fraser Institute Award Winner for Academic Excellence

English/Chinese Stats in NelsonEnglish/Chinese Stats in Nelson LVR – 900 Canadian students and LVR – 900 Canadian students and

9 Chinese students9 Chinese students City of Nelson - less than .01% of City of Nelson - less than .01% of

residents are Chineseresidents are Chinese Two Chinese restaurants – good – Two Chinese restaurants – good –

because food is comfortbecause food is comfort 5 high schools in the district and 5 high schools in the district and

only 1 has Chinese students, the only 1 has Chinese students, the rest have zero so the potential for rest have zero so the potential for growth for Chinese enrollment is growth for Chinese enrollment is available and welcomed.available and welcomed.

Small town is welcoming of Small town is welcoming of students from China as this is students from China as this is interesting to Canadians and interesting to Canadians and friendships are made quickly. friendships are made quickly.

Cost Comparison and Value to Cost Comparison and Value to ParentsParents

Fees per year:Fees per year:

Tuition = $12,000Tuition = $12,000 Homestay = $7,000Homestay = $7,000 Application = $200Application = $200 Homestay placement fee = $200Homestay placement fee = $200 Maintenance fee = $500Maintenance fee = $500 Total = Total = $19,900 CDN$19,900 CDN

IPSEA statistics show:IPSEA statistics show:

20 districts have tuition less than $12,000- but all charge medical of $700 which 20 districts have tuition less than $12,000- but all charge medical of $700 which means the total cost is $19,950 but the quality of their schools is significantly means the total cost is $19,950 but the quality of their schools is significantly lower than Kootenay Lake District. No cost savings to parents. lower than Kootenay Lake District. No cost savings to parents.

10 districts have a $12,000 – all have the additional cost of medical 10 districts have a $12,000 – all have the additional cost of medical and all have higher homestay fees yet all have lower educational and all have higher homestay fees yet all have lower educational performance statistics in their schools.performance statistics in their schools. Cost savings to parents Cost savings to parents of at least $700 - $1000.of at least $700 - $1000.

North Vancouver - $22,550 quality 90% of their schools is North Vancouver - $22,550 quality 90% of their schools is

lower than that in Kootenay Lake. lower than that in Kootenay Lake. Cost savings to parents $2550.Cost savings to parents $2550.

West Van - $23,625 1/3 scored the same as LVR, the other West Van - $23,625 1/3 scored the same as LVR, the other two only slightly higher. Schools fill up fast in this two only slightly higher. Schools fill up fast in this district leaving a cost savings to come to Nelson of district leaving a cost savings to come to Nelson of $3675 for parents. $3675 for parents.

Kootenay Lake School District is the best Kootenay Lake School District is the best value for the best education and English value for the best education and English learning environment.learning environment.

Types of Programs Offered Types of Programs Offered BC Secondary School Graduation diplomaBC Secondary School Graduation diploma

Calculus Math classes at LVRCalculus Math classes at LVR

ESL support in all schoolsESL support in all schools

Career preparation programs – Business with direct transfer to the University Career preparation programs – Business with direct transfer to the University of the Fraser Valleyof the Fraser Valley

Fine Arts – drama, music, visual and performing artsFine Arts – drama, music, visual and performing arts

Athletic programs – volleyball, basketball, field hockey, curling, skiing, Athletic programs – volleyball, basketball, field hockey, curling, skiing, golfing, swimming, track and field, baseball, mountain biking, etc.golfing, swimming, track and field, baseball, mountain biking, etc.

Elective course selection – one of the largest in the province – helps students Elective course selection – one of the largest in the province – helps students to enjoy lifeskill learning and refresh for the more difficult academic course to enjoy lifeskill learning and refresh for the more difficult academic course learninglearning

Skills Academy – in dance Skills Academy – in dance

ACIT Tourism and Wilderness Program ACIT Tourism and Wilderness Program

LVTV – Broadcasting, camera crew, production skillsLVTV – Broadcasting, camera crew, production skills

After school homework and oral English practice – three days per weekAfter school homework and oral English practice – three days per week

ACE – cultural field trips to experience Nelson’s lifestyle with outdoor ACE – cultural field trips to experience Nelson’s lifestyle with outdoor pursuits. pursuits.

Schools Schools There are 5 high schools in the Kootenay Lake There are 5 high schools in the Kootenay Lake

District #8 and all International Students are District #8 and all International Students are able to choose which school they would like to able to choose which school they would like to attend. attend.

High Schools are: LVRHigh Schools are: LVR

Mt. SentinelMt. Sentinel

Prince Charles SchoolPrince Charles School

Salmo SecondarySalmo Secondary

Kaslo SchoolKaslo School

Dogwood Graduation in BC Dogwood Graduation in BC International students wanting to earn a Dogwood Certificate for graduation and entrance into International students wanting to earn a Dogwood Certificate for graduation and entrance into

university or college must earn credit for courses in the following categories through university or college must earn credit for courses in the following categories through instruction from a British Columbia-certified teacher. No Equivalency review or instruction from a British Columbia-certified teacher. No Equivalency review or Challenge process is permitted: Challenge process is permitted:

Language Arts 11 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12 Language Arts 12 One of Science 11 One of Science 11 oror 12 12 One of Mathematics 11 One of Mathematics 11 oror 12 12 Social Studies 11 Social Studies 11 Planning 10 Planning 10 Other Graduation Program courses may receive credit through an Equivalency review or Other Graduation Program courses may receive credit through an Equivalency review or

Challenge process.Challenge process.

For Socials Studies 11 and Language Arts 12, students must write the Required Provincial For Socials Studies 11 and Language Arts 12, students must write the Required Provincial Exams. All other provincial Grade 12 exams are optional.Exams. All other provincial Grade 12 exams are optional.

REQUIRED COURSES:REQUIRED COURSES: Subject Area Minimum CreditsSubject Area Minimum Credits Planning 10 4Planning 10 4 a Language Arts 10 - 4 creditsa Language Arts 10 - 4 credits a Language Arts 11 - 4 creditsa Language Arts 11 - 4 credits a Language Arts 12 – 4 creditsa Language Arts 12 – 4 credits a Mathematics 10 - 4 credits a Mathematics 10 - 4 credits a Mathematics 11 or 12 - 4 creditsa Mathematics 11 or 12 - 4 credits a Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 - 4 creditsa Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 - 4 credits Social Studies 10 - 4 creditsSocial Studies 10 - 4 credits a Social Studies 11 or 12 - 4 creditsa Social Studies 11 or 12 - 4 credits Science 10 - 4 creditsScience 10 - 4 credits a Science 11 or 12 - 4 creditsa Science 11 or 12 - 4 credits Physical Education 10 – 4 creditsPhysical Education 10 – 4 credits

48 credits48 credits ELECTIVE COURSES:ELECTIVE COURSES: Students must earn at least 28 elective credits. Minimum CreditsStudents must earn at least 28 elective credits. Minimum Credits Additional Grade 10-12 credits* 28 creditsAdditional Grade 10-12 credits* 28 credits GRADUATION TRANSITIONSGRADUATION TRANSITIONS Students must earn 4 credits for Graduation Transitions 4 creditsStudents must earn 4 credits for Graduation Transitions 4 credits OVERALL TOTAL: 80 creditsOVERALL TOTAL: 80 credits *Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade12 *Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade12

Language Arts course. Others may be required or elective courses. Language Arts course. Others may be required or elective courses.

Students write five Students write five Graduation Program exams: Language Arts 10, Science 10, Mathematics 10, : Language Arts 10, Science 10, Mathematics 10, a Social Studies 11/12, and a Language Arts 12. Other Grade 12 exams are optional. a Social Studies 11/12, and a Language Arts 12. Other Grade 12 exams are optional.

48 credits from required courses in grade 10, 11, 1248 credits from required courses in grade 10, 11, 12 28 credits from elective courses, and28 credits from elective courses, and 4 credits from Graduation Transitions.4 credits from Graduation Transitions.

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Graduation Rates for International Graduation Rates for International StudentsStudents

Since the program began in 1999 we have had a very high Since the program began in 1999 we have had a very high graduation rate for international students, some with graduation rate for international students, some with honors and a whopping 100% have gone on to colleges honors and a whopping 100% have gone on to colleges or universities after graduation.or universities after graduation. The school and program The school and program staff support students by helping them to register for staff support students by helping them to register for universities and colleges early so that they will have universities and colleges early so that they will have conditional letters of acceptance once they finish grade conditional letters of acceptance once they finish grade 12. 12. GREATGREAT

UBC – math/engineering/commerceUBC – math/engineering/commerce McGill – Sciences (medical degree)McGill – Sciences (medical degree) U of T – business & scienceU of T – business & science U of A in Edmonton – science (medicine)U of A in Edmonton – science (medicine) U of C – economicsU of C – economics Calgary School of Applied ArtCalgary School of Applied Art Stanford University – science (medicine)Stanford University – science (medicine) U of SC – performing artsU of SC – performing arts Langara College – businessLangara College – business Kwantlan College – businessKwantlan College – business Selkirk College – businessSelkirk College – business Mount Royal College in CalgaryMount Royal College in Calgary Selkirk College - SciencesSelkirk College - Sciences

GraduationGraduation Last June, LVR had 38 Provincial Last June, LVR had 38 Provincial

Scholarship Award Winners out of a Scholarship Award Winners out of a class of 190 students. This was far class of 190 students. This was far higher than any other school in the higher than any other school in the East or West Kootenays, as well as East or West Kootenays, as well as many Okanagan, Victoria and many Okanagan, Victoria and Vancouver area schools as well. This Vancouver area schools as well. This is usually 10 -15% of our grade 12 is usually 10 -15% of our grade 12 students writing exams which is students writing exams which is significantly higher than the significantly higher than the provincial average of 7- 8%. The girl provincial average of 7- 8%. The girl seen in this picture, Erin Chen, scored seen in this picture, Erin Chen, scored 86% on the English 12 provincial 86% on the English 12 provincial final which is a significant final which is a significant achievement for an international achievement for an international student. Derek Lai, seen below at the student. Derek Lai, seen below at the grad ceremonies received a $500 grad ceremonies received a $500 scholarship for his achievement and scholarship for his achievement and the loudest applause at the ceremony the loudest applause at the ceremony from his Canadian peers. from his Canadian peers.

Student Orientation Soon After Student Orientation Soon After Arrival Arrival

The first day of school, all students The first day of school, all students receive a comprehensive orientation receive a comprehensive orientation followed by a weekend activity followed by a weekend activity athletic activity such as kayaking, athletic activity such as kayaking, river rafting, spelunking, or hiking. river rafting, spelunking, or hiking. The outline of our orientation is The outline of our orientation is found on the home page of our found on the home page of our website. This orientation gives website. This orientation gives them a great start to their year by them a great start to their year by covering important imformation in covering important imformation in the school, community and the school, community and homestay. We even teach the homestay. We even teach the students how to make a bagged students how to make a bagged lunch. lunch.

Support for International StudentsSupport for International Students English as a second language instruction in all schools as a pull out from the English as a second language instruction in all schools as a pull out from the

regular immersed classroom setting. (Duktra- research shows this type of language regular immersed classroom setting. (Duktra- research shows this type of language learning to be the best for students learning a second language)learning to be the best for students learning a second language)

A student counselor who is very skilled at supporting international students with A student counselor who is very skilled at supporting international students with course scheduling and most importantly, college and university application support.course scheduling and most importantly, college and university application support.

Multilingual workers who work with the students, especially to ensure a successful Multilingual workers who work with the students, especially to ensure a successful homestay experience.homestay experience.

District and school based excursions, tournaments, and ski trips are District and school based excursions, tournaments, and ski trips are arranged during the school year. arranged during the school year.

Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular Activities All students are encouraged to All students are encouraged to

participate in extracurricular activities participate in extracurricular activities because research clearly shows that a because research clearly shows that a student’s self esteem affects their student’s self esteem affects their ability to learn and do well ability to learn and do well academically. academically.

Testimonial from Maaike Del Testimonial from Maaike Del Villar of Mexico – “other districts Villar of Mexico – “other districts and language schools promise that and language schools promise that our kids will be involved in activities our kids will be involved in activities after school and really help to create after school and really help to create a wonderful, well rounded a wonderful, well rounded experience for them, but only yours experience for them, but only yours has really made it happen in the way has really made it happen in the way we were taught to believe and dream. we were taught to believe and dream. Thank you!” Feb. 2006. Thank you!” Feb. 2006.

Our Fees are All InclusiveOur Fees are All Inclusive Our fees include: Our fees include:

All tuition and regular course feesAll tuition and regular course fees Orientation costsOrientation costs BC Medical insuranceBC Medical insurance All elective course fees such as band equipment rental fees, wood working All elective course fees such as band equipment rental fees, wood working

class project fees, metal work, cooking, sewing, TV broadcasting, jewelry class project fees, metal work, cooking, sewing, TV broadcasting, jewelry making, drama, stage craft, drafting, pottery, visual arts, jazz choir, etc.making, drama, stage craft, drafting, pottery, visual arts, jazz choir, etc.

Airport pick up and delivery costsAirport pick up and delivery costs Book rental fees and locker rental feesBook rental fees and locker rental fees Custodian/guardianship feesCustodian/guardianship fees Choice of a ski, fitness, soccer, snow boarding, rowing, or other after Choice of a ski, fitness, soccer, snow boarding, rowing, or other after

school activity to a total of $400 per year per full time equivalent student. school activity to a total of $400 per year per full time equivalent student. This is pro-rated for half year students.This is pro-rated for half year students.

Full year students receive their choice of a Full year students receive their choice of a free fitness, ski or golf pass:free fitness, ski or golf pass:

Everyone can enjoy the many outdoor Everyone can enjoy the many outdoor pursuits in Nelson’s outdoors: pursuits in Nelson’s outdoors:

Kayaking/canoeingKayaking/canoeing hiking hiking biking on mountain trails biking on mountain trails soccer soccer skate boardingskate boarding golfing golfing horse back ridinghorse back riding rappellingrappelling good old fashioned fun at the beach good old fashioned fun at the beach

await any enthusiastic participant.await any enthusiastic participant. DanceDance ChoirChoir PotteryPottery

Acceptance and FriendshipAcceptance and Friendship Nelson is a friendly, inviting small city Nelson is a friendly, inviting small city

as international students find friends as international students find friends quickly and these friendships last a life quickly and these friendships last a life time. time.

Nelson’s schools are tolerant accepting Nelson’s schools are tolerant accepting places to be for international students. places to be for international students. Long after students leave our district for Long after students leave our district for university or college they continue to university or college they continue to email me that they miss their Nelson email me that they miss their Nelson and Creston friends and homestay and and Creston friends and homestay and really appreciated and valued how nice really appreciated and valued how nice the local students were to them the local students were to them compared to other larger metropolitan compared to other larger metropolitan areas in Canada. areas in Canada.

Local Canadian students are quick to Local Canadian students are quick to include international students in their include international students in their friendship circles. friendship circles. Once a student has a Once a student has a connection to a friend, the connection to a friend, the conversational English improves conversational English improves significantly. significantly.

Homestay Application ProcessHomestay Application Process Testimonials: Testimonials: From Cissi, Sino Canada SchoolFrom Cissi, Sino Canada School – Shanghai – Shanghai

I am sad to leave Nelson because I will miss my host I am sad to leave Nelson because I will miss my host parents veryparents very much and my friends I made here. The much and my friends I made here. The people here are so very good and if I have a problem people here are so very good and if I have a problem they help me very much and don’t make me do it by they help me very much and don’t make me do it by myself. In China people don’t help me the same. myself. In China people don’t help me the same.

The teachers are very good. Everyday Mrs. Martin The teachers are very good. Everyday Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Kroeker smile at me and help me to speak and Mrs. Kroeker smile at me and help me to speak English. I like my school (LVR) very much and I English. I like my school (LVR) very much and I came here to study and learn English and it makes came here to study and learn English and it makes me so happy. In China when I learn English it is not me so happy. In China when I learn English it is not good as here because here everyday when I learn good as here because here everyday when I learn English I feel up and up. I think other people from English I feel up and up. I think other people from China would like to come to Nelson. Everyday is so China would like to come to Nelson. Everyday is so happy here and I love to go to school and I love to happy here and I love to go to school and I love to talk to the teacher. Here the teacher is a friend but talk to the teacher. Here the teacher is a friend but in China the teacher is not a friend and so it is not in China the teacher is not a friend and so it is not happy in Chinese school. Here it is different. happy in Chinese school. Here it is different.

Good different.Good different.

School Configurations School Configurations Class size in middle school – Class size in middle school – 22-2822-28 students per class students per class Class size in high school – Class size in high school – 20–3020–30 students per class depending on the subject. Many students per class depending on the subject. Many

of the academic classes such as Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics in many of our of the academic classes such as Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics in many of our highschools are as low as highschools are as low as 16 students per class.16 students per class.

ESL classes – ESL classes – 15 per class at highschool15 per class at highschool Semester system – 5 months per course – chance to complete early or redo for a Semester system – 5 months per course – chance to complete early or redo for a

higher grade higher grade Hands-on learningHands-on learning After school homework support and English Language Acquisition classes to enhance After school homework support and English Language Acquisition classes to enhance

proficiency and confidence with English.proficiency and confidence with English.

ConclusionConclusion Our mission clearly states that: Our mission clearly states that: WE WE

FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE IN A FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENTNURTURING ENVIRONMENT

Kootenay Lake School District welcomes the Kootenay Lake School District welcomes the

opportunity to educate and socialize opportunity to educate and socialize international students. Students in our district international students. Students in our district learn English very quickly and become more learn English very quickly and become more successful at school because of the high successful at school because of the high percentage of native speakers in our schools and percentage of native speakers in our schools and the very low percentage of Chinese students in the very low percentage of Chinese students in our district schools. our district schools.

Come to Nelson, BC, Come to Nelson, BC, Canada and let us Canada and let us IMPRESS you!IMPRESS you!

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