The Coquitlam School District welcomes students aged 5-18 in all grades. CSD43 offers language classes, complete academic programming, and a wide range of courses to students from around the world. Additionally, CSD43 is the third largest district in BC with 31,000 students in 70 schools.
International students benefit from a fully developed program delivered by B.C. government certified teachers in new state-of-the-art schools with the latest equipment and technology. Coquitlam School District is nestled in the mountains between the Pacific Ocean and the Fraser River, including the cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. The scenic location, proximity to Vancouver and Whistler, beautiful new secondary school facilities, variety of course offerings, high academic standards, and the safety of our community provide a very desirable location for an international education program. The district is also close to Simon Fraser University, Douglas College, and the University of British Columbia.
Why Coquitlam School District 43 Elementary Schools
- Performance: CSD43 is consistently rated by the British Columbia Ministry of Education as one of the best districts in the province with a tradition of over 56 years of academic excellence and scholarship.
- Facilities: New “state-of-the-art” schools with the latest equipment and technology.
- Location: Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Fraser River in scenic natural surroundings – close to Vancouver and Whistler, with an excellent homestay, athletic and outdoor opportunities available.
- Programs: Wide variety of academic and career programs as well as ESL for students in grades Kindergarten to 5 (elementary), grades 6 to 8 (middle) and grades 9 to 12 (secondary). ESL–trained teachers provide support to international students.