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Short-Term and Long-Term Programs Available

Students can join us for a few months or, as many do, choose the graduation program with SD10.

Kootenay Rockies Experience Program (one-year)

  • We welcome students at any level of English
  • Our programs offer insight into authentic Canadian culture, such as fieldtrips to visit heritage homesteads and orchards, abandoned mining towns, remnants of our railroad heritage, the miracle of hotsprings, and much more!
  • We have other fun fieldtrips, too, such as going skiing at a world-class ski resort, zip lining, and visiting various BC towns and cities

BC Dogwood Diploma Graduation Program (two or three years)

  • International students who graduate with the internationally-recognized British Columbia Certificate of Graduation, also known as the Dogwood Diploma, do not need to take an English language proficiency test, such as TOEFL or IELTS, when applying to universities in British Columbia
  • International students who are considering on applying to Canadian universities receive assistance in choosing the best programs, applications, reference letters, and scholarship applications
  • The Dogwood Diploma is recognized internationally and accepted by post-secondary institutions worldwide
  • The student’s level of English, age and previous studies will determine the length of the program
  • Program starts in September and ends in June

Short-Term Programs

  • Programs start in September and end in June
  • Short-term programs can be custom-designed by request

Included Extra-Curricular Activities

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  • Skiing (Summit Lake Ski Hill, Revelstoke Ski Resort)
  • Golfing (Nakusp Centennial Golf Club, Slocan Lake Golf Club, Fauquier & District Golf Course)
  • Homestead Visit (Arrow Park, Burton, Edgewood)
  • Shopping (Kelowna, Vernon, Nelson)
  • Swimming (Arrow Lakes, Slocan Lake, Revelstoke Pool, Nelson Pool)
  • Ghost Town Visit (Sandon)
  • Hotsprings (Nakusp, Halcyon, Ainsworth)
  • Vancouver Boat Show
  • Sports Team Travel (various cities and towns, additional costs may apply)
  • Helicopter/Small Aircraft Inspection
  • Canoeing (Slocan Lake, Arrow Lakes)
  • Vancouver Island Trip (additional cost may apply)

Innovative & Personalized Learning

  • English Language Learner (ELL) In-Class Support
  • Outdoor Education
  • Inquiry and Project-Based Learning
  • Place-Conscious Learning
  • Farm-to-Table
  • Provincially Competitive Sports Teams

Many Hands-on Learning Projects taking students from “knowing” to “experiencing”

Our signature pedagogy is place-conscious learning with projects that embrace the natural environment.

Easy access to nature and activities:

  • Surrounded by natural environment
  • Easy access to many healthy and fun activities
  • Revitalize with pure water and fresh air
  • Free from unfavourable distractions
  • Situated in the beautiful Canadian Kootenay Rockes, surrounded by majestic mountains, pristine lakes, and healing hotsprings
  • Try: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, golfing, hockey, curling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, soccer, mountain bike riding, zip lining, horseback riding, bird watching, camping, and much more!

 To learn more about experiencing the region, visit the Kootenay Rockies website.

 

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SD10 – Arrow Lakes

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E-Mail: international@sd10.bc.ca
Telephone: +1 250 265 3638 Ext. 3301
Fax: +1 250 265 3701

School District #10, Arrow Lakes
98 – 6th Avenue NW
Box 340
Nakusp, British Columbia
Canada V0G 1R0

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