Central Okanagan International Education offers long term programs and short term programs.

New immigrants and families with work permits
Please contact our office directly for information on how to be accepted into a school in our district.

Long Term Programs
The Central Okanagan School District accepts international students twice during the school year.
High school students may begin their course of study in September or in February.
Middle school and Elementary students may begin their course of study in September and January.
Kindergarten students attend half days and only pay half the tuition costs.



Short Term Programs   
Summer and Winter Intensive ESL and Culture Programs are now available in the Central Okanagan.
If you are an individual you can join our International Education summer camp. If you are a school or an Agent and wish to send a group, we can customize a program for you to suit the unique needs of your students and their parents.


Why choose the Central Okanagan

Choosing the right location and school for your overseas studies is a big decision, possibly one of the biggest decisions you will ever make regarding your education.

Your success today will influence your successes tomorrow. It is important that you feel confident and comfortable with your choice of country, province, city, and school.

Here are some reasons why the Central Okanagan is the best choice:


• Safe community, friendly people, excellent recreation, outstanding arts and entertainment.
• Great location, fantastic climate, limitless opportunities.
• Less than 2 % of our student population are ESL students and only 75 international education placements  are available in the  2009/2010 school year. This means a great opportunity to  experience Canadian culture and to speak and learn English.
• Monthly newsletters and activities. An international student organization to keep you connected with other students.
• Excellent schools, outstanding programs such as a Golf Academy, Soccer Academy, International Hockey Program, nationally recognized fine arts programs, and advanced placement programs.
• Full range of academic, elective, and career preparation courses.
• English language instruction provided by BC certified teachers at all schools.
• Strong support for international students including partnerships with University of British Columbia-Okanagan, Okanagan College, and British Columbia Institute of Technology