Time Established: 1978

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

School Type: Canadian Co-ed Private Day School

Acreage of Campus: 5 Acres

Location: Kelowna

Cities Nearby: Vancouver (4-hour drive away / 40-minute by flight)

Accommodation: Homestay

Grade Setting: K-G12

Total Enrolment: 779 (High school: 191)

Number of Current International Students: 22

Number of Current Chinese Students: 20 (by Fall 2019)

Faculty-Student Ratio: 1:16

Average Number of Students in Each Class: 22

Education Level of the Faculty: 20 Bachelors, 13 Masters (33 in total)

Average Years of Teaching Experience: 15

ESL Course: Taught by professional teachers

Academic System: Linear (G9 and below), Semester (G10-G12)

Arriving Airport: Kelowna Airport (15-minute drive from school), transit via Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Official Website: www.kcschool.ca

Top Academic Rankings: Kelowna Christian ranks 24^th on average in B. C. in the last 5 years (Fraser Institute). Students’ provincial

exam results are generally about 10% higher than provincial average.

Outstanding Graduates: Students of Kelowna Christian often go into top universities. Every year 70% of the students enter top 10

universities in Canada. One of its alumni was awarded Loran Scholarship which is one of the most competitive scholarships in the 

world.Most of the graduates earn entrance scholarship from University of British Columbia.

Excellent Facilities: With first-class teaching facilities, the school uses the latest science and technology for teaching. The facilities 

are constantly updated.

Comprehensive Education: The school offers a wide range of courses including Music, Art, Drama, Cooking, Golf and Information

Technology. The sports teams of soccer, basketball,and volleyball has acquired more provincial champion titles in the sports events 

for multiple times.

Native English-speaking Environment: 97% of the student body are native English speakers. By strictly controlling the number of

international students, the school offers a good English environment.

Honors & Awards

1.  BC School of the Year for Sports Excellence

2. Provincial champion for multiple times in sports events

All basic courses required by the British Columbia Ministry of Education

Language courses: ESL course, French

Special courses: Textiles, Home Economics, Outdoor Teaching

Overview of Curriculum Setting

Athletics: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, golf, track and field

Student Clubs: Band, drama, robotics, student leadership

Canada: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, McGill University, University of Victoria, University of Calgary, McMaster University, University of Waterloo

U.S.: University of Washington, Penn State University

Scholarship: International student graduates of 2020 have won a total amount of CAD$85,000 scholarship from UBC, CAD$20,000 from University of Waterloo, and CAD$2,000 from McGill University

Total Fees for 2021-2022 Academic Year: CAD$39,750

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

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

Noted: A Getting-started Program (GSP) is mandatory for first-year G8-G12 international students and it will cost an extra fee of CAD$2,373.

1. Average score: 80+

2. A Skype Interview is required for all applicants

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

Location

Kelowna – 3^rd largest city in B.C.

Located in southern British Columbia and to the east of Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is within 400 kilometers to the east of Vancouver and 150 kilometers to American border. Home to 117,312 people, the city covers an area of 214 square kilometers and is the 22^nd largest in Canada, 3^rd largest in B.C. after Vancouver and Victoria, and the largest in Okanagan Valley. Kelowna is a hot tourist site in Canada with colorful outdoor activities all year round. It is also one of the most livable cities in Canada where 90% of the residents consider their city perfect.

Kelowna is considered one of the richest cities in Canada with major industries of wine-making, tourism and hi-tech. The city is home to 70% of top red wine and ice wine in Canada, 2 world-class ski resorts and 15 golf courses.

Kelowna is a vibrant metropolitan filled with big shopping centers, Walmart, Superstore, COSTO cinema, HSBC, Starbucks, international chain hotels, 4S stores like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and large estates and mansions, etc.

Mild climate makes it possible for Kelowna to produce a large quantity of the vegetables and fruits in Canada. People enjoy golden sand beaches, clear lakes, various fruits and vegies, fine wine and outdoor activities like swimming, rowing, water skiing, ice-skating and fishing. The city attracts countless tourists every year.

Getting Around

►15-minute drive – UBC Okanagan Campus

►3-minute drive – Okanagan College

►5-minute drive – Orchard Park Shopping Center

►6-minute drive – General Hospital

►4-minute drive – The Harvest Golf Club

►7-minute drive – Walmart Supermarket

►6-minute drive – HSBC