Application Instructions - Burnaby School District
Before You Begin
We regret that we cannot accept students who:
- Have graduated from their home country high school.
- Are over 17 years of age and are coming with the intention of obtaining a high school graduation diploma.
- Are struggling academically.
- Are facing serious physical or mental health, learning, or behavioral challenges.
Before starting the application:
- Ensure you have student and parent details (names, birthdates, contact numbers, addresses).
- Gather all required and recommended documents (listed below). Submit as PDF (preferred) or JPEG, each under 5MB. Rescan if larger.
Application Fee: $250 CAD, non-refundable.
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Required Documents for Application Processing
- Transcripts/Report Cards – Last 2 years of school + most recent mid-term (if available), in English. Upload all pages as a single PDF. As well as the originals
- Passport Photo Page or Birth Certificate – PDF or JPEG, under 5MB.
- Legal Agreement and Waiver Form (4 Pages) – Must be signed by parent(s). Review Refund Policy carefully.
Incomplete applications will be deleted after 14 days.
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Required Documents for Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
After meeting admission requirements, submit these documents with program fee payment. Submitting them with your application is recommended but not required.
Secondary Students (Grades 9–12):
- Field Trip Consent Form - February 2025 / September 2025
- Student Interest Form (Gr. 9-12)
- Medical Information Form
- Vaccination/Immunization Records (English + original) what if not available
- Parent Living with Student Form (if applicable)
- Custodianship Forms (if not living with a parent)
Elementary Students:
- School Placement Confirmation Form
- Medical Information Form
- Vaccination/Immunization Records (English + original) what if not available
- Parent Living with Student Form (if applicable)
- Custodianship Forms (if not living with a parent):
- Grades K–5 must live with a parent.
- Grade 6 may live with a blood-related guardian.
- Grade 7 may live in a privately arranged homestay (Langara Homestay not available for Grade 7).
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Additional Information
A Letter of Acceptance is required for a Study Permit. Study Permits are mandatory for stays of six months or more.