International Students – Canadian Primary and Secondary School
Sending children to study abroad in Canada is becoming more desirable for Chinese parents – especially for middle class families. Children can go directly to Canadian universities without going through formal English Assessment tests (IELTS, TOFEL, etc.) if they finish high school in Canada.
The cost of studying in primary and secondary schools in Canada is low when compared to other developed countries. The application procedures are simple. Students are not required to take language exams and interviews. They only need to provide domestic transcripts.
Parents can accompany them or apply for a sessional course of less than 6 months.
Canadian Primary and Secondary School Fees for international students
Tuition fees in Canada vary by school and city. Please see the following guidelines:
| Tuition： $12,000 – $39,000 CAD/Year |
| Cost of living：$10,000 – $20,000 CAD/Year |
| Room and Board: $700 – $1400 CAD/Month |
| Guardianship Fee: $1100 – $2000 CAD/Year |
| Insurance Premium: $550 – $1000 CAD/Year |
Requirements for Canadian primary and secondary school
- Students aged 17 and below (some schools accept 4-year-old kindergarten students, 4-12 years old students must be accompanied by parents)
- Parents provide funds to guarantee at least 300,000 RMB
- Students provide transcripts for the past three years
- Applying for a private school requires a student assessment first before one can apply.
Calgary Board of Education（CBE）
CBE welcomes international students from around the world. With more than 245 schools, serving over 120,000 students, they offer a wide range of academic courses and specialized services, including ESL programming for all levels.
Their teachers are highly trained and experienced, and their standards of academic excellence are among the highest in the world.
CBE’s goal is to ensure their students have a valuable academic and cultural experience and they work hard to ensure the school placement matches each student’s interests and abilities.