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Homestay Fee

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Homestay Fee (full-board):

  • (CAD$29 per night)

This includes 3 meals per day. It is not necessary to purchase a Meal Plan if you request homestay full-board.

Homestay Fee (half-board):

  • (CAD$27 per night)

This includes 2 meals per day. If you request half-board homestay accommodation, you might want to purchase a Meal Plan.

Homestay Fee (full-board) Shared Room:

  • (CAD$23 per night)

Shared room with one more student, when applying together and request it. This includes 3 meals per day. It is not necessary to purchase a Meal Plan if you request homestay full-board.

Homestay Fee (half-board) Shared Room:

  • (CAD$21 per night)

Shared room with one more student, when applying together and request it. This includes 2 meals per day. If you request half-board homestay accommodation, you might want to purchase a Meal Plan.

Fees are for Homestay only. There is also a one-time CAD$200 Homestay Placement Fee. Other General Fees might also apply, if additional services are requested.

Lower Rates for Long-term Students

If you pay for 12 weeks or more of tuition, you will receive a reduced tuition rate. If you later extend your program for any length of time, you will be entitled to pay your tuition at the current reduced 12-week, 24-week, or 33-week rate. This also applies if you leave the school and return.

Special Fees for Students from Europe

We offer inexpensive packages for students from Europe (includes: Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkey). Learn more about our European Packages here.

Reduced Tuition for Permanent Residents of BC

Permanent residents who have continually lived in BC for the previous 60 days or Canadian citizens who have continually lived in BC or their home countries abroad (outside of Canada) for the previous 60 days are entitled to a 75% Tuition Fee reduction. Proof of permanent residency in BC (BC Driver's License or BC ID) is required. This discount applies only to the Regular English Programs. It does not apply to the Ski/Snowboard + English Program, the Vacation Study Program, the Summer Youth Program or the Business Internship Programs.

This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers.

Fee Calculator

Use our Online Fee Calculator to estimate how much your courses will cost.

Free Online Currency Converter

Fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. The Canadian dollar is quite low, in relation to many other currencies. A Canadian dollar is worth approximately 79 US cents. Consequently, Canada is an inexpensive place to study.

Compare the Canadian dollar to other currencies with our free online currency converter

Methods of Payment

There are several easy ways to send your fees. See our Methods of Payment page for instructions.

Payment Notification

Please be sure to inform us when you have paid your fees.

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The easiest way to apply for admission is with our online application form.



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