International Students

Brockton Preparatory School Welcomes International Students

Brockton is an English-language school that welcomes applications from international students. The school does not offer a separate ESL program; we integrate international students into our classrooms, and also provide on-site ESL tutoring for international students during regular school hours. We currently have students from every continent interested in the experience of a Brockton education. The global focus of the International Baccalaureate Programme provides an ideal environment for both local and international students to learn about our world.

Brockton is a non-denominational, co-educational independent school established in 2004. Located in North Vancouver, we offer strong academic and extracurricular programs in an educational environment where every student's efforts are encouraged and supported by teachers and peers alike. All students learn that truth, trust, honesty, co-operation, mutual respect and openness are everyday values honoured by everyone in the Brockton community. Our unique and welcoming school culture is the result of integrating these values in everything we do.

At Brockton, we focus on:

• the quality of the daily school experience
• the development of students' personal integrity and character
• preparing students for success in post-secondary studies
• creating an inclusive community that welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds
• small class sizes to allow for individualized attention and foster a stimulating learning environment.

All students receive an enriched education, with stimulating classes in core academic subjects, languages, fine arts and music instruction, plus a growing set of elective courses in the senior grades.

ExtraCurricular Activities

Brockton's extensive extracurricular Program includes:

Brockton also offers all day Kindergarten (8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and after school care for juniors.

The International Baccalaureate Programme

Brockton is the first school in North Vancouver to be awarded IB World School status. Brockton is authorised for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The internationally recognized PYP profile focuses on what it means for students to be:

Brockton began implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students in Grades 6 through 10 in 2006, and will progress to the Diploma Programme for students in Grades 11 and 12 as Brockton expands its Senior School. Click here for a link to the IB Organization's website.

North Vancouver

North Vancouver is a family focused neighbourhood of diverse cultures. Situated at the foot of the North Shore mountains on the Pacific coast, residents can take full advantage of the natural beauty of British Columbia: from the local ski hills and mountain bike trails; kayaking and sailing adventures; to having fun on the many beaches in the area. North Vancouver has excellent community services with over fourteen recreation centers and numerous local and national parks. There is plenty of rental and homestay accommodation and Vancouver International Airport is just 15 miles away. Transportation links include regular, fast bus services throughout North and West Vancouver, as well as fast links to downtown Vancouver. The Sea Bus also takes you downtown in just 15 minutes to enjoy the art galleries, shopping, theatres, business centre and many more city amenities that Vancouver has to offer.

Applications and Admissions Procedures

As an English-language school, our language of correspondence is English, and our application forms and most other materials are published in English only. However, translations of our Admissions Procedures and current Schedule of Fees are available in several different languages (accessible by clicking on the flags at the top of this page). Click here to view the Admissions Procedures and Schedule of Fees in English.

For more information, please contact the school by email, or telephone our office between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PST.

When calling from either Canada or the United States please call 604.929.9201. When calling from all other countries please call 001 604.929.9201.

If you need to retain a professional interpreter or translator for your communications with us, the following websites contain directories of professional interpreters and translators:

The Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (S.T.I.B.C.)
A professional organization in British Columbia, Canada that has an online directory of qualified translators and interpreters. At the website, click on "Directory" at the top of the screen, and select the name of your language from the list. Important Note: S.T.I.B.C. is not a translation agency. Please DO NOT send documents to the S.T.I.B.C. office for translating.

The Institute of Translation and Interpreting
A professional organization based in London, England, that has a directory that includes translators and interpreters in many different countries.