Columbia Academy

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Language of instruction: English
• Age of students: 14-18 years
• Type of education: private co-educational school.

- Columbia Academy (CA) is a co-educational high school that is located in downtown Vancouver, Canada. Columbia Academy is fully bonded and certified by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and offers a grade 8 through 12 high school program.

At Columbia Academy, 100% of past graduates have been accepted by universities, and 90% of graduates have been accepted by the world’s top 50 universities, such as U.C. Berkeley, U.C.L.A., U.C.L., University of Toronto, McGill, and U.B.C.

The mission of Columbia Academy is to have each and every student see the world as full of opportunities, while also living a successful and happy life after being part of Columbia Academy. Academic success is not the only aspect that we place value on at the school. Columbia Academy wants the students to develop not only a high level of mental intelligence, but also great resilience, so that they can be the leaders of tomorrow who love to give back to the community around them.

Columbia Academy offers homestay accommodation for international students - a fun, safe, and affordable way to stay. The host family provides foreign students with a furnished bedroom, three meals a day, access to all residential amenities. The student integrates into the family, gets an excellent opportunity to learn about Canadian culture from the inside, practice, improve their English skills. Many students become close friends with the families in which they live and stay in touch when the stay ends.

Vancouver host families reflect the country's diverse multicultural roots. Homestand coordinators help students cope with problems that may arise in a new home.

According to Canadian law, any student in British Columbia under the age of 19 is a minor: he is not allowed to live on his own, he must be cared for by a parent or legal guardian. The school helps parents find a legal guardian. When entering Canada, the student provides the visa officer with a notarized document signed by his parents and local legal guardian, which gives the latter the right to act instead of the parent.

- Volunteering opportunities: The school offers connections to volunteering opportunities in local charities. 

- Math Competitions: students who are passionate about Mathematics can participate in national and international competitions with teacher support and guidance.   

- Club Activities: Music, Dance,  Art,  Basketball, Meditation, Yoga,  Cooking, Debate, School Newsletter, Math Competition, Computer Coding, Mental Health, and more.

- Fun school events all year round: a summer cruise, Whistler trip, Christmas party, talent show, International Cultural Day, Halloween party, fundraising projects for local charities, and more.

• 100% of graduates have been accepted by universities, and 90% of graduates accepted by the world’s top 50 universities, such as UC Berkeley, University College London, UCLA, University of Toronto, and the University of British Columbia.
• Personalized university planning to guide and support students in reaching their dream university.
• BC-certified teachers provide an enriching experience for both local and international students. 
• Small class sizes allow students to receive more personalized attention from teachers.
• Scholarships: Over 50 school scholarships have been given to students in recognition of their outstanding commitment to academic work and volunteering.
• Multicultural environment: like Vancouver, our school is diverse and we have students from Canada and over 10 other countries.
• Happiness course: We offer a unique Happiness course, adapted from the Harvard University curriculum, designed to help students achieve a happier life. 
• AP Program: We are a certified AP school and AP test center.
• After-school tutoring is offered at no extra cost to provide students with extra support.

The Columbia Vancouver Academy has a modern building with everything needed for training, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Extra charges (all students)

• Application fee (non-refundable) - 300CAD $
• The cost of the textbook - 300CAD $
• Events Fee (per semester) - 300CAD $
• Cost of services and consumables (per semester) - 300CAD $
• School uniform - 400-500CAD $
• Medical insurance (per year) - 600CAD $
• Graduation Fee- 200CAD $.

Other expenses:

• Application for homestay - 200CAD $
• The rent for the first month (including 3 meals a day) - 1000CAD $ / month
• Airport transfer fee - 100CAD $
• The custodian declaration fee is 300CAD $
• Storage fee (per month) - 100CAD $.

1. All applicants are interviewed. Foreign applicants contact the school in advance and undergo a video interview.
2. In case of a successful interview, the applicant submits an application form and pays a registration fee of $ 300 (non refundable). The application must be completed by the parent or legal guardian if the student is less than 19 years old.
3. Students submit the following documents:

• Official documents from the previous place of study for the previous two years. They must be accompanied by a notarized translation into English.
• Copy of student passport.
• Proof of health insurance, private medical insurance.
• Declaration of guardianship if the student is under the age of 19.

4. After reviewing student documents, Columbia Academy will send a conditional letter of admission.
5. After receiving a conditional letter of acceptance, students pay tuition.
6. Applying for a visa: a foreign student uses a payment receipt to apply for a student visa.
7. Upon arrival at the academy student takes an exam in English.

The principal scholarship for excellent students & the dedication scholarship for students who have never been late

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision