While Vancouver College accepts international students, space for such students is limited given that the school serves the local Catholic community. We do not offer an international student program or related services.
International Students apply as all other applicants; however, they are required to submit specific supporting documents as listed below
All submitted documents must be in English or officially translated into English.
1. For International Student Applicants:
- Copies of passport pages clearly showing the passport number, dates of issue and expiry,
name and date of birth; AND
- Copy of your son’s birth certificate; AND
- If presently in Canada, a copy of the stamp made by Canadian authorities of your son’s
most recent entry into Canada PLUS a copy of current immigration document (if applicable).
2. Proof of Citizenship of mother AND father, regardless of nationality. The following are acceptable documentation:
- copy of Birth Certificate,
- Citizenship Card,
- Permanent Resident Card,
- Record of Landing,
- or Passport showing name, date of birth, and passport number.
3. A signed copy of “Legal Residency of Parent” form (Either Form A or Form B)
4. For Catholics
5. For Non-Catholics
6. A copy of your son’s report card for the current school year (official translation in English if necessary)
7. A copy of your son’s last report card from the previous school year (official translation in English if necessary)
8. SSAT Results (6 month validity) OR Proof of English proficiency from International School applicants
(e.g. sample of work submitted during that academic year signed by the applicant’s Principal or Head of School)
9. Recent photo of your son (school photo preferred)
10. Reference Letters from non-family members (e.g. Administrators, teachers, coaches, etc.)
11. Other supporting documents (if applicable) e.g:
- Medical information,
- Individual Education Plan,
- Case Management Plan, etc.
- Reference letters (maximum 3) from alumni of VC, parents of present VC students,
extracurricular instructors/coaches
As education is a partnership between the school and families, we strongly recommend that at least one parent reside with the international student in Greater Vancouver.
Vancouver College does not offer assistance with homestay accommodation, medical insurance, immigration services, etc.
International Students applying to Middle and Senior School (Grade 7 – 12) must submit SSAT results taken within six months of their application. The requirement may be waived if the applicant is currently attending an International School and has sufficient proof of English proficiency that satisfies the Administration's requirements. Proof of proficiency includes a sample of work submitted during that academic year that is signed by the applicant's Principal or Head of School. The SSAT and/or Proof of English Proficiency will take the place of the Vancouver College Entrance/Placement Exam and therefore International students are not required to write this VC exam.
Qualified short listed applicants will be interviewed whether in person or online by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal at a pre-arranged, mutually convenient time.
