SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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Academic Program:
International students are fully integrated into Canadian classrooms, learning and studying with Canadian students at their grade level. Students are enrolled in academic and elective courses to give them a balanced and full experience of education in Canada. These courses may apply towards graduation in Canada or their home country. International students receive English or ELL classes to improve their English language fluency. We also have dedicated International Student Advisors and ELL teachers at each school that work closely with students to support them with their development and school experience.
We do our best to meet course requests for each student. During their stay in Canada we also encourage students to try out for sports teams and join extra curricular activities. For more information of courses, sports, and clubs offered at each school please explore the schools below.
Dover Bay Secondary School
Nanaimo District Secondary School
Wellington Secondary School
John Barsby Secondary School
Ladysmith Secondary School
Cedar Secondary School
B.C. Graduation Program:
Nanaimo Ladysmith ISE offers a graduation program that enables students to graduate from high school in British Columbia. International Students graduate with the internationally recognized B.C. graduation certificate (Dogwood Diploma) and are able to apply to study at university in Canada, their home country, or abroad.
International Student Education staff work closely with students to individually plan their graduation program to meet all B.C. graduation requirements, future plans, and entrance requirements for their desired university programs or fields of study. Graduation planning also considers possible previous courses that are eligible for transfer credits. Each student’s academic progress is carefully monitored and supports are provided to assist with future post-secondary planning.
Academies:
The following academy programs are available in Nanaimo Ladysmith Secondary Schools:
- Lacrosse Academy – Nanaimo District Secondary
- Jazz Academy – Wellington Secondary
- Performing Arts Academy – Dover Bay Secondary