Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD42)

The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) offers a long-term Secondary Program for students in grades 8 through 12. The program is located in safe, family-oriented communities just 45 minutes east of Vancouver, nestled between the Thompson Mountain Range and the Fraser River.

• International Baccalaureate (IB): Available at Garibaldi Secondary (Diploma Programme, Middle Years Programme).
• Sports Academies:
  • Basketball Academy (Westview Secondary)
  • Soccer Academy (Westview Secondary)
  • Ice Hockey Academy (Pitt Meadows Secondary & Samuel Robertson Secondary)
• Specialized Academies:
  • Digital Arts Academy (Maple Ridge Secondary)
  • Interdisciplinary Arts Academy (Garibaldi Secondary)
  • Microsoft IT Academy (Pitt Meadows, Samuel Robertson, Thomas Haney, Westview Secondary)
• Advanced academics: Advanced Placement (AP) and Honours programs are available at various schools.

• IB Diploma: $1,500
• Basketball/Soccer Academy: $1,200 (Full Year) / $650 (5 Months)
• Softball Academy: $2,000 

Application Dates

• Full Year Program: September starting
• 5 Month Program: September or February starting

Admission Requirements

• Passport
• Transcripts (English)
• Application form
• English level (in-school test is taken if necessary)

Students stay with carefully selected Canadian families. Each student is provided with a private room and three meals a day. The Homestay program provides a great advantage for students to practice their English and get to know Canadian culture closely.