WCCS accepts a limited number of international students and seeks to provide an environment where they can learn English in a comfortable but intensive atmosphere. To help with this, we limit the number of international students per class, so that they are pushed to actively use their English. Students are integrated into an age-appropriate class, but are given work which is adapted to their English ability. At least three hours per week are given for specific ESL instruction. When we have larger numbers of international students, we are able to increase the amount of small group ESL instruction. Extra tutoring can also be arranged for an additional fee. 

With our small classes and community atmosphere, we feel that WCCS can provide an excellent environment for learning English, learning abut Canadian culture, and making new friends. Our location in the city of Vancouver provides many opportunities for field trips and outdoor recreation opportunities. 

We cannot guarantee that students will receive credit towards British Columbia graduation. Letter grades will be issued when the student passes the provincially prescribed learning outcomes for a particular subject or meets the learning outcomes of a locally developed course. 

International students must obtain a student visa. Please contact the WCCS school office for assistance. Students must also submit translated transcripts of their previous two years of education. The student may stay with family or friends, or WCCS can arrange a home stay. Students are expected to attend a Christian church regularly. 

International student fees are $12,000.00 per year. The full amount is payable upon acceptance into the school. An official letter of acceptance will be issued when school fees have been paid. School fees include regular classes, textbooks, and local field trips. 

Other school expenses include the following: 

Uniform – Students will spend approximately $350.00 on uniform, gym strip, and shoes. 

Activity Fees – There may be fees for special year-end trips or extra-curricular activities. A typical year-end trip will cost approximately $300.00.

Tutoring – Students wishing additional tutoring may pay extra fees for this.

To register in West Coast Christian School, please fill out all application documents and submit them with the following. 

When all of the above have been received, the school will process the application and notify you if the student has been accepted. Upon acceptance, the school will require payment of the full year’s tuition. Payment may be made by international money order or direct transfer (bank information may be obtained from the school). When this amount is received an official letter of acceptance will be issued, enabling the parents to apply for a student visa.

A refund of the tuition fee will only be given if the student applies to Canada Immigration for a Student Authorization within three weeks of the date the Letter of Acceptance is issued, and is refused a Student Authorization to attend. Documented evidence is required. In cases of extreme family difficulty or sickness, a refund may also be given. Documented evidence will also be required. When a refund is given, an administration fee of $250.00 is deducted from the total.