Summer Program

Summer High School Credit Course Program

The credit course program is for international students already enrolled in a BC high school program, or overseas students who are looking for a challenging academic experience. Students can register for one or two academic courses and earn credit toward their BC Dogwood Diploma. Students must meet requirements for pre-requisite courses before confirming their enrollment.

Courses are held in person at Pinetree Secondary. Morning courses run Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and afternoon courses run 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

A list of available courses from summer 2026 is available below. Please note that course offerings may change slightly from year to year, and courses with low enrollment may be cancelled.

Summer High School Credit Course

Applications will open Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

 

Summer ESL & Cultural Program

Coquitlam School District’s Summer ESL & Cultural Program is an all-inclusive program taught by BC government-certified teachers. In English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, students work on practical speaking, listening, reading, vocabulary, and writing skills. All students write an ESL Assessment Test at the beginning of the program. Students receive a formal report card and a certificate of completion.

The cultural program is a practical extension of ESL classes. Students experience Canadian culture and practice English skills and vocabulary by participating in group activities and exploring the beautiful outdoors of the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia. The afternoon cultural program includes such activities as hiking, golfing, bowling, First Nations cultural materials, and bus trips to popular sightseeing areas like Gastown, Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium, Capilano Suspension Bridge, the University of British Columbia, Metrotown, and Playland.

Local student volunteers support students in their ESL classes and afternoon activities.

We are happy to offer referrals to our homestay partners on request.

For Groups:

Summer English & Culture Group Program 2026 Flyer

Custom programs are available for groups of 10 or more students. Custom programs run as closed groups and allow more flexibility in activity choices and price points. For more information or to request a custom quote, please fill out a Group Interest Form and return it to our office at iesummer@sd43.bc.ca.

Summer English & Culture Group Interest Form

Sample 2 Week Calendar

Sample 3 Week Calendar

Refund Policy & Terms of Agreement

For Independent Students:

Independent students (students who are not coming to Canada as part of a group) are welcome to join our Summer ESL & Cultural Program. Students may join for 1-4 weeks and can start any week. Students are placed in classes with other international students based on their age, their English language ability, and the program needs.

The independent student program follows a set schedule.

Independent Student Calendar

For more information about pricing and the application process, please click the link below:

Summer English & Culture Independent Program 2026 Flyer

Summer English & Culture Independent Student Application