International Public School Education Association (IPSEA)
An association of public schools in British Columbia that welcome international students and offer a guarantee of quality education to students who wish to study in Canada.

WHERE CAN STUDENTS STUDY?
International students who choose British Columbia (BC) schools can choose to learn in small towns in rural settings, mid-size cities with many cultural riches or in the cosmopolitan setting of Greater Vancouver. Whatever your choice, you will enjoy a wonderful learning experience in schools that welcome international students.

WHO ATTENDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The majority of BC students attend public schools which enroll a wide cross-section of Canadian young people and offer a variety of courses and programs for all students.
These schools are richly funded and offer government approved courses and text books, mandatory government exams for graduation, and accreditation by the Ministry of Education. Ninety-two percent (92%) of all students in British Columbia attend public schools and the majority of students entering college and university are graduates of public schools. Approximately three per cent (3%) of students attend Catholic Church sponsored schools and the remaining five per cent (5%) attend a variety of private and religious schools.

WHAT DO BC PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFER