Chilliwack District

Why choose Chilliwack?

Chilliwack offers the chance to join a Canadian secondary school in a district recognised for the variety of its school offer. International pupils follow lessons with local pupils and take part in school life day to day.

The natural setting is one of the district's great strengths: mountains, lakes, outdoor activities and reasonable access to Vancouver. This combination helps young people to live an authentic Canadian experience, at a more local and less anonymous pace than in a very large city.

The district schools

The Chilliwack district includes in particular Chilliwack Secondary School, Sardis Secondary School, Graham Middle Secondary School and Imagine High Secondary School.

Each school offers its own environment, subjects, clubs and activities. International pupils can study alongside Canadian pupils and build a programme consistent with their level, their objectives and their interests.

Depending on availability and the participant's profile, the choice of school takes place within the framework of the district and the local organisation of the programme.

Strengths of the schools

The district's schools offer solid science and mathematics programmes, with certain advanced courses that can give access to university-level credits. The campuses have computer equipment and wifi.

The humanities programme covers in particular history, comparative civilisations, geography, creative writing, journalism, literature, advanced-level English courses, English and social sciences.

Language learning is encouraged with French as a second language, French immersion, Spanish, Japanese and German depending on the school and the levels available.

Sciences, mathematics and humanities

The district highlights excellent science and mathematics programmes, with advanced courses in certain schools. Pupils can also take subjects linked to the humanities, history, geography, literature, journalism and advanced English.

This diversity allows pupils to build a balanced pathway between language progress, academic subjects and discovery of the Canadian school system.

Arts, music and performance

The district offers a rich artistic range: painting, photography, ceramics, graphic design, metalwork, jewellery and art history depending on the school.

Music and the performing arts also have an important place with orchestra, jazz, choir, guitar, composition, music technology, drama, cinema, television, media production and dance.

Guidance, leadership and projects

Pupils can discover careers guidance programmes and unpaid work placement experiences organised locally, where these options are available.

The district also values leadership, peer counselling and learning opportunities that allow young people to test their interests and develop their independence.

Sports, clubs and school life

School life includes many clubs and events, often led by the pupils. The sports programme may include basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, rugby, field hockey, tennis, golf, athletics, cross-country, curling, skiing and snowboarding depending on the school and the season.

These activities are a real lever for integration, to meet Canadian pupils and practise English in a natural context.

Courses, options and activities

Languages: French, Japanese, Spanish, German.

Arts: visual art, performing arts, music.

University credit courses: chemistry, sciences, literature, finance.

Special courses: business, university preparation, hairdressing, human resources, work placement, computing, agriculture, economics.

Sports: horse riding, football, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, curling, rugby, hockey and golf.

Clubs and activities: environmental club, table tennis club, anime club, weight training club, cheerleading and dance club.

Life on site

School life in Chilliwack is organised around the lessons, clubs, sports and events offered by the schools. Pupils are encouraged to take part in activities in order to make progress in English and gradually become part of the school community.

The region is particularly interesting for young people who like outdoor activities. The proximity of the mountains, the lakes and Vancouver allows for a Canadian immersion balanced between school, nature and discovery.

Accommodation is generally with a host family according to the organisation of the programme, in order to extend the immersion outside school.

Discover Chilliwack

Discover the natural and school environment of Chilliwack School District, in the heart of British Columbia. Between mountains, forests, outdoor activities and Canadian secondary school life, this video helps students picture their future High School experience..

District photos

The source visuals illustrate the school environment and the Canadian setting of the Chilliwack district.

Move and Study support

Move and Study supports families in understanding the district, choosing the programme, preparing the application and the stages before departure. The aim is to check that the project matches the young person's profile, their level and the family's expectations.

The support also serves to clarify the practical points: duration, calendar, accommodation, documents, English level, choice of subjects and requirements specific to the district.