qathet School District 47 in Powell River offers an International Education
Program (IEP) to students from other countries who wish to study in Canada.
Various study options give international students the opportunity to experience
the Canadian educational system at varying levels of difficulty and involvement.
Brooks Secondary School provides a stimulating education and social environment
in which students learn English for pleasure or to gain credit towards
graduation from a BC high school.
International students will be assisted in choosing programs and courses that
meet their goals and according to their English language abilities, either
before or upon arrival in Powell River. International students may be required
to take an English Language placement assessment to guide appropriate
programming and course selection.
These are the programs offered by qathet School District 47:
BC Graduation Program (Dogwood Diploma)
English Language and Canadian Cultural Experience
Academic Preparatory Program
English Language Learning Immersion Program
Summer English Language & Eco-Adventure Program
Other Secondary Programs Available
Our International Education Team
International Students living in Powell River and attending school benefit
from an established support program. Once students arrive in Canada, a team of
International Student Advisors is available to ease the strain of adapting to a
new culture and language.
These advisors assist in settling into their new home and family, school
environment and classes, and community. They provide a comprehensive orientation
followed by ongoing community building and support activities. They assist with
such things as course selection, academic success, behaviour expectations at
home and school, post-secondary school applications, getting involved in
activities, culture shock, and mental health and wellness, and personal
counselling when needed.
Other supports include:
Supportive and dedicated teachers ready to assist
international students.
Peer Tutoring available at lunch and help arranging outside
tutoring.
Group of Canadian Buddies and service students.
School staff including assistants, administrators, teachers
and counsellors who get to know the international students and take on a
joint responsibility to care for our international students.
Extra-curricular club leaders, coaches, and staff.
To ensure an active and supportive social community, events
such as term end parties, dinners, seasonal trips, fun-Fridays and numerous
recreational activities are arranged by international program support staff
throughout the school year.
qathet School District
qathet School District and its over 400 employees proudly serve approximately 3,400 students in five elementary schools, one remote island elementary school, one online learning school, an alternate school, and one secondary school.
Our school district offers a number of additional programs including:
Four Strong Start Programs and a Strong Start Go mobile program
Before & After School Programs
Seamless Kindergarten Program
Elementary Reading Intervention Program
Dual Credit Trades
French Immersion Program
Digital Film Program
International Student Program
Summer Learning Programs
Powell Lake Ecological and Outdoor Learning Centre
Leadership Programming
Provincial Auditory Outreach Program
All decisions made by qathet School District are guided by its vision and core values and based on research and consultation. Similarly, the district’s initiatives and resources are aligned to support its commitment to fostering a culture of care and belonging where the well-being and success of all learners is supported; providing intentional support for a growth mindset, collaboration, interdependence, and staff development; and being a forward-thinking, research-based, ethical, effective, efficient, sustainable, and connected organization.
We would love to work with education partners- typically, we pay agents $1,950 CAD for each full-time, 10-month enrollment student they recruit for Powell River, please do not
hesitate to contact us:
