Take Flight in Vernon's International Student Program!

The Vernon International Student Program offers students a true Canadian experience in one of Canada's most beautiful locations.

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Homestay Families Wanted! Your warm & welcoming home is just what we need…

For more information, please call 250.549.9263, click on “Learn More” (for more info and to download the homestay application), or email our homestay coordinators at vernonhomestay1@sd22.bc.ca or vernonhomestay2@sd22.bc.ca. We look forward to meeting you soon!

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Vernon, a great place maple leaf to learn!

Programs

We offer unique programs and high quality academics in modern, well-equipped schools. Programs run 3 months to a full year.

Life in Vernon

Experience the rich Canadian culture in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, one of Canada’s most popular vacation areas and desirable places to live.

Homestay

Homestay offers the opportunity for students and families to learn from each other’s values and world views, and to build enriching friendships from around the globe that often last a lifetime!

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Fred from China

To be completely honest, the only reason that I chose to take school at Charles Bloom was just because I thought the name sounds cool. I had no idea that it is in a small town in the first place, or
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Becky from China

I recommend coming to Bloom because we have an awesome teacher here who is Reid! I chose to come to Bloom because it is a small school which will provide a good start for international students
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Mwiza Singogo from Zambia

Living in Vernon as an International student has been a new and brilliant experience because you get to meet new people from all over the world and learn about their cultures.
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Thi Khanh Ly Tran from Vietnam

It’s almost 9 months since the first day that I came to Vernon. Until now I can believe that Vernon and Fulton high school is the best choice for me to enjoy my perfect adventure abroad schedule.
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Regina from Mexico

My name is Regina and I have been in Vernon for 10 months. I go to Kalamalka Secondary School and I love it. I am really glad I am here. I am enjoying it so much.
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Chihiro from Japan

My name is Chihiro. I have been living and studying in Vernon, BC for 2 years. I have made a friends and have improved my English. It has been a lot of fun.
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Carolina Trujillo from Columbia

My Name is Carolina Trujillo and I am from Colombia. Before I came I was very excited because I was coming to Canada, and I would be able to share with people from different countries and cultures.
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