International Student Program (ISP)

We are excited to share with you what we offer and the possibility of a wonderful life changing experience in Vancouver, Canada.

White Rock Christian Academy offers a fully integrated International Baccalaureate Programme, the first fully authorized IB Christian school in North America.
The IB Programme promotes international understanding while developing a student’s intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills. Our school’s innovative educational curriculum also provides a unique student experience based on the foundation of four core programs: academics, athletics, arts and service.

At the administrative level, our leadership team includes the Head of School and two Academic Principals, the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. Together, they help manage growth and maintain a quality holistic education for our students. We also offer progressive teacher training and development.

Why come to WRCA:

• IB (International Baccalaureate) is acknowledged by the world’s top universities.
• There are only 2 classes per grade and class sizes are limited.
• Students are fully integrated into our regular class sizes.
• Teachers know students personally and take an interest in each student.
• Small group ELL is included in school hours.
• Field trips and over-night camps give students the opportunity to explore Canada.
• Homestay can be arranged for students in grade 8 – 12.

Cultural Experience

Each grade gets to participate in many different cultural experiences by going on field trips such as: water parks; A-Rocha (conservation); Pumpkin patch farm; Terry fox run & over-night grade camps.
ISP Socials
Each year we host events to help create community among our ISP families.
For example: Christmas party; Mother’s Day celebration; Canucks Ice Hockey game.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you have the potential to demonstrate the following characteristics, we encourage you to apply.
• Committed to excellence in all areas of school life
• Willing to learn a new culture and get involved in school life
• Willing to speak English at school
• Agree to adhere to the WRCA Standard of conduct (available in application form)

ISP Application Form Request

For more information, to ask any questions or for the application form please contact us at: ISP@wrca.ca