Time Established: 1981

Accreditation: The British Columbia Ministry of Education, Federation of Independent School Associations, Christian Schools International

School Type: Canadian Co-ed Private Day School

Acreage of Campus: 2 Acres

Location: Campbell River, BC (45-min flight away from Vancouver)

Accommodation: Homestay

Grade Setting: K-12

Total Enrolment: 260(150 in high school)

Number of Current International Students: 4 (by 2019 fall), a share of 1%

Faculty-Student Ratio: 1:10

Average Number of Students in Each Class: 15

Number of Staff: 38

Average Years of Teaching Experience: 19

ESL Course: Provided

AP Courses: AP Psychology, AP Mathematics

Academic System: Linear

Arriving Airport: Campbell River Airport (YBL, 10-min drive from school), transit via Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Official Website: http://www.crcs.bc.ca

Quality Education: as a BC Group One School, CRCS has been ranked top 50 in BC by Fraser Institute in recent years, with a highest ranking of 34 out of about 300 secondary schools in BC. Being a small school with experienced teaching staff, each student is given a lot of attention and personal care by their teachers. 74% graduates of 2019 had earned outstanding scholars (average score of 80% and above in all Grade 12 courses) in BC and were accepted by renowned universities in Canada, such as University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, and University of Alberta.

Excellent Learning Environment: CRCS is located in the 3^rd biggest city on Vancouver Island, Campbell River, “the Salmon Capital of the World”. Campbell River is a place with a pleasant climate for various outdoor activities and sports. Most of the citizens speak English, a perfect English practice environment for international students. They are encouraged to engage in community activities and understand the language, culture and life in Canada.

Fully-developed International Program: CRCS has been running its international student program for more than ten years. The size of international student body is limited so that each international student has access to enough support. Its School Principal is experienced in international education and its International Program Coordinator is familiar with international culture. Here international students receive professional ESL support and care on their studies and life from school teachers.

All basic courses required by the British Columbia Ministry of Education

Language courses: French and ESL

Overview of Curriculum Setting

Athletics: Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Track and Field, Archery, Cross-country

Arts: Music, Drama Club

Student Clubs: Media Arts, Outreach Cooking Club, Leadership Club, Chess Club

-University of British Columbia

-University of Victoria

-University of Alberta

-University of Calgary

-University of Toronto

-University of Waterloo

-Trinity Western University

-Vancouver Island University

-North Island College

Total Fees for 2021-2022 Academic Year: CAD$43,235

Including: tuition, homestay (10 months), textbooks, registration, ESL fee, locker, field trips, international student fee, custodianship, medical insurance, etc.

Excluding: students’ personal expenses such as pocket money, communication expense and airfare, etc.

1. Average score: 80+

2. Online Interview is required for all applicants

3. Students are expected to graduate by the time they turn 19

Location

Campbell River is a city in British Columbia on the east coast of Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage, which lies along the important Inside Passage shipping route. Campbell River has a population (2016 census) of 35,138 and has long been touted as "the Salmon Capital of the World". Campbell River and Region is in close proximity to the neighboring communities of Quadra and the Discovery Islands, Sayward, Oyster River, Gold River, Tahsis and Zeballos.

Campbell River has a variety of growing industries and small businesses suitable to an oceanside community. As of 2012 the focus of business is directed towards aquaculture, agri-foods, clean energy development, construction, creative industries, forestry, fishing, health care, international education, mining, technology and tourism.

Getting Around

►1-minute walk –Royal Canadian Mounted Police

►2-minute walk –Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex

►3-minute walk –Supermarket, Drug Store and Restaurants

►7-minute walk –Landmark Cinemas Campbell River

►8-minute walk – Pinecrest Park

►2-minute drive – Hillside Medical Centre

►5-minute drive –Museum At Campbell River

►8-minute drive –Vancouver Island Regional Library