K-12 Schools

Canadian K-12 Schools

Canadian K-12 public education is delivered by individual school boards / divisions, each with its own international student office handling admissions, fees, homestays, custodianship, and ESL. We have long-standing partnerships with several key boards and can apply to public boards across Canada.

Key Partner School Boards

Alberta

  • Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) — 25+ years of international programs, 214 schools, K-12; primarily September intake (February intake also available for grades 10-12)
  • Edmonton Catholic Schools (ECSD) — Catholic education system; smaller scale (~100 international students/year); IB programs available
  • Calgary Board of Education (CBE) — largest public board in Western Canada; K-9 September only, grades 10-12 September/February; under-12 students must reside with a parent
  • Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) — Catholic education system; well-established international program
  • Golden Hills School Division (Strathmore) — 25-year program covering ~300 international students from 30+ countries; rare student dormitory option (Strathmore / Drumheller / Three Hills) alongside homestay; flexible duration (1 month to graduation)

Other Frequently Used Boards

  • Ontario: Toronto District School Board (TDSB), York Region District School Board, Niagara Catholic
  • BC: Vancouver SD #39, Coquitlam SD #43, Burnaby SD #41, Maple Ridge SD #42, Greater Victoria SD #61
  • Atlantic: Halifax Regional Centre
  • Other provinces available upon inquiry

Public vs. Private

Public (Recommended)

  • Lower tuition ($14,000–$18,000 CAD/yr)
  • Operated by school boards — large-scale, stable
  • Predominantly local students; authentic language environment
  • Established facilities; ESL support

Private

  • Higher tuition ($25,000–$60,000+ CAD/yr)
  • Some offer boarding
  • Smaller class sizes; high university placement
  • Brand-name schools (UCC, Appleby, Ridley, SMUS, etc.)

Our Service

  1. Consultation: recommend boards/schools based on age, English level, family budget
  2. Application prep: transcript translation/notarization, recommendation letters, application essays
  3. Formal application: submitted to the board’s international student office
  4. Offer acceptance: accepting offers, paying tuition
  5. Custodianship: mandatory for minors — provided by us (see Custodianship)
  6. Homestay: arranged through the board or third-party providers
  7. Study permit: submitted with custodianship documents
  8. Pre-departure: packing, insurance, arrival workflow