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International Students Admissions Process For 2007-2008 Entry Thank you for your interest in possible enrollment of your child at Island Pacific School in September 2007. Our Admissions process follows a number of steps, usually but not necessarily in the sequence outlined below. Initial Interview This is in exploratory interview with the School Director, to determine whether there is a potential fit between the family and school, and to clarify the next step.

Ferry heading from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island

Submission of Application Form and Fees
The submission of a completed Application Form, with the $250.00 Application Fee (non-refundable) and $500.00 Tuition Fee Deposit (refundable only of the school is unable to enroll the student) secures the applicant’s place in the admissions queue. A $165.00 Assessment Fee is also charged to cover the cost of the mandatory learning assessment. All families receive a copy of the assessment report.
 

School Visit for the Student During this all-day visit, the student is able to get a feeling for the school and how he or she might enjoy becoming part of the community, and the teachers observe how the student seems to fit into the community. Learning Assessment The student takes a 2-3 hour educational assessment test at the UBC office of Eaton Learning Centre. The report is provided to the school and family. (The assessment testing is completed only after submission of the Application form and fees.)

Island Pacific School, Bowen Island

Learning Assessment
The student takes a 2-3 hour educational assessment test at the UBC office of Eaton Learning Centre. The report is provided to the school and family. (The assessment testing is completed only after submission of the Application form and fees.)

Submission of Background Documents
Evaluation of the fit between the school and the student includes a review of the documents listed below:

• Year-end report card for most recent completed full school year.
• End-of-term report cards for current school year.
• Previous educational or other assessments associated with student’s learning or behaviour.
• Letter from student describing himself/herself (interests, favourite school subjects, career goals, etc.) and giving reasons for seeking to attend school in Canada.
• Letter of reference from teacher describing the student’s participation in classes, work habits, demeanour and academic performance.

Admissions Interview
The final step is admissions interview, with the School Director and possibly a teacher. The information and observations gathered during the previous steps is reviewed with the family. In most cases, the outcome is an invitation to the family to enroll at the school.
 

International Student Fees & Costs 2007-2008
Application & Tuition Fees
Application Fee	250
Eaton Assessment Fee	165
Tuition Deposit	500
Tuition Balance	16,000
Application & Tuition Total	16,915
Ancillary Fees
Medical Insurance (Approximate)	650
IPS Clothing Line	350
Home Stay Fees (If Applicable)
Homestay Placement Fee	350
Legal Custodianship Fee	650
4 Day Homestay Fees	5,000
7 Day Homestay Fees	8,000

All forms for International Students and the Homestay Program are available here.

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