Academic High School Program
Thank you for your interest in the Academic High School Program. Studying and living in Victoria will be a rewarding and enriching experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Instructions Please carefully read all of the instructions in the Academic High School Program Application Kit before filling out the attached Application Form. Submit the completed Application Form along with the Application Fee to our Program Office. Save this page for personal records. Program Fees The current program fees are: (All fees in Canadian Dollars)
Application Fee	$2501
Homestay Placement Fee	$2001
Homestay Deposit	$5002
School Fee	$12,500 per year3
Homestay Fee	$750 per month4
Medical Insurance	$700 per year5
Fees are subject to change.
1 Indicates nonrefundable amount. 2 Refundable upon completion of program. Some conditions apply. 3 See below for refund policy details. 4 Paid directly to homestay at the beginning of each month. 5 To ensure adequate protection for our students, medical insurance coverage will commence five days prior to the student's arrival date and remain in effect five days after the anticipated date of departure. Medical insurance fees for the long-term program are collected annually and paid on behalf of the student, to provide protection during the 10-month school period, as well as any portion of July and August when the student is in Victoria. This arrangement ensures proper insurance coverage for the student. (Temporary cancellation and reinstatement of medical insurance, during absences from Canada, is subject to an administration fee.)
Payment of Fees Application fees must be paid before consideration will be given to student application. For students who have been accepted, School Fees and the Homestay Placement and Deposit Fees (if applicable) must be paid in order to receive the Letter of Acceptance Guarantee required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Fees may be paid by: 1) Cheque or Bank Draft Bank draft or certified cheque providing the issuing bank is associated with a Canadian bank. Use micro-encoded cheque or bank draft, payable to: Victoria International High School Programs 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, British Columbia Canada V8T 2M2 2) Electronic Bank Transfer Victoria International High School Programs Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 1175 Douglas Street, Victoria BC Canada Account number 40 – 12410 Bank No. 010, Transit No. 00090 Swift Code: CIBCCATT 3) Visa or MasterCard Provide account number, card expiry date and written authorization to charge fees to this account. Must arrange prior approval with account holder’s bank. Payments may also be made online.
Refund Policy Students are selected for the Victoria International High School Programs with the expectation that they are committed to high achievement through serious study. We make a commitment to our students to assist them in achieving success. While we look forward to a good relationship with all our students, in some cases circumstances change and the following refund policy will apply. Application Fee: nonrefundable The Homestay Deposit is refunded upon completion and/or departure from the Academic High School Program.* If applicable, the Legalization Fee will be deducted from the Homestay Deposit refund. If the request for a Study Permit is denied by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), the total School Fee paid is refundable less $500 administration costs. If a student cancels before the program begins, two-thirds of the School Fee paid is refundable. If a student leaves the program within 30 days of beginning, half of the School Fee paid is refundable. After 30 days OR in the event of being required to leave the program because of faulty documents, failure to obey program rules or being charged with a criminal act in Canada, no refund is provided. *Some conditions apply. Travel Arrangements Travel to Victoria Students should make travel arrangements as soon as possible. When arrangements are confirmed, students should contact their homestay family to inform them of the arrival date, time and flight number. In most cases, the homestay family will meet the student upon arrival and begin the homestay process. When flights are confirmed, fax travel information to the Program Office at +1 250 592 6327. It is important that students book a flight through to the Victoria International Airport. Do not end the flight in Vancouver unless a visit to the Vancouver region is part of the travel plan. Where students are visiting Vancouver first, arrangements for travel to Victoria should be made and provided to the home-stay family or Program Office. Travel from Victoria Students may not leave Victoria without permission from the Program Office. This rule is in place for student safety. Students who are planning trips home during holidays must book flights as early as possible. Students are expected to schedule holiday travel during school vacation periods. Students should not miss classes. The Program Office can assist with suggestions about dependable travel companies. Checklist for Application to the Victoria International High School Programs Step One: Applying and Letter of Acknowledgement Submit all of the following: A completed Application Form A recent photograph Final report cards for the last two years $250 Application Fee Photocopy of first page of passport Make all cheques and bank drafts payable to Victoria International High School Programs. Application Forms cannot be processed without all of the above items. Make a photocopy of the Application Form for personal records. A Letter of Acknowledgement will be sent to all applicants regarding application status. Step Two: Letter of Acceptance Guarantee Upon receipt of a Letter of Acknowledgement, please do the following: Pay all remaining applicable program fees Once all the above fees have been paid, an official Letter of Acceptance Guarantee will be issued. Step Three: Visa Application Upon receipt of the official Letter of Acceptance Guarantee, please do the following: Immediately contact the nearest Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) office via telephone, fax, email or mail and request a Visa Application Form for a Study Permit. Be sure to apply as early as possible as the visa process can take over eight weeks. Complete the form and include the Letter of Acceptance Guarantee with your application package. Wait to receive a reply from the CIC. Remember to make sure you have an updated passport. Please note: The Victoria International High School Programs has no influence over the visa application process. Please direct all enquiries regarding your visa status to your local CIC office.
Academic Information Required Courses In order to graduate from a British Columbia high school, students are required to take the following courses: English as a Second Language (ESL) English Math Social Studies Science Physical Education (Grades 8-10 only) Applied Skills/Business Education/Fine Arts Planning Portfolio Assessment Electives Students are also required to take elective courses that match their personal needs and interests. Elective courses fall within three (3) categories: Applied Skills, Business Education, and Fine Arts.