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High School Academic Program

Our excellent high school program (Grades 8 to 12) adopts the curriculum set out by the Ministry of Education of British Columbia.

With our commitment to offering additional hours of instruction (especially for English courses) and a strong emphasis on academic subjects, our Ministry of Education authorized program is specially designed to properly prepare students for studies at the post-secondary level. In order to obtain the British Columbia government issued Dogwood Diploma, students must fulfill the graduation requirements laid out by the Ministry of Education. This includes the successful completion of courses in core subject areas, such as, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

In compliance with the Independent School Act, Royal Canadian College maintains valid bonds on a continued basis to afford students protection on their fee deposits. All instructors at Royal Canadian College are licensed by the Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education of British Columbia.

Admission Requirements

Next Start Date: September 1, 2023

Recommended Application Period: As space is limited, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible

Title of Diploma Granted: BC Dogwood Diploma

For entry into Grade 8, completion of Elementary School Education or equivalent is required.

For other grades, completion of relevant high school courses with satisfactory marks will be used in the evaluation process.

  • The Team commends the School for implementing its stated mission and vision as evidenced by its efforts to provide a personal and caring environment for its international students and having a stable and dedicated ownership, administration, teaching and support staff, committed to serving the needs of its international high school students.

    (Statement from the BC Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committee Report: December 2018)

  • The School is commended for a positive, caring and respectful environment throughout the school and its classroom instruction, daily planning and teaching practices, and its thoughtful, descriptive, and personalized Report Card comments.

    (Statement from the BC Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committee Report: February 2020)

  • Royal Canadian College is to be commended for the positive atmosphere in the school; students are engaged and feel that their teachers care and want them to succeed.

    (Statement from the BC Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committee Report: October 2017)

  • Royal Canadian College is commended for fully embracing the BC Graduation programs and for the subsequent successes achieved by the students…The staff is commended for providing a safe and inviting environment for international students to pursue their studies and embrace the Canadian life style.

    (Statement from the BC Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committee Report: October 2013)

  • Royal Canadian College is to be commended for producing outstanding results on provincial exams...In many exams, the exam mark exceeds the provincial average.

    (Statement from the BC Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committee Report: October 2007)

  • Royal Canadian College is commended for fully embracing the BC Graduation programs and for the subsequent successes achieved by the students…The staff is commended for providing a safe and inviting environment for international students to pursue their studies and embrace the Canadian life style.

    (Statement from the BC Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committee Report: October 2013)

Applications are Open

English as a Second Language Program

The English as a Second Language program is an academically oriented secondary school preparation program designed for students whose native language is not English. Subjects taught in our English as a Second Language program include Academic Preparation Reading and Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation, Conversation, Reading and Writing.

The English as a Second Language program is offered on a year-round basis. We are committed to providing students, including foreign students and immigrants to Canada, with an environment that is conducive for learning. All classes are taught by experienced British Columbia certified teachers.

Admission Requirements

Next Start Date: September 1, 2023

Recommended Application Period: As space is limited, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible

Title of Diploma Granted: ESL Certificate

For high school applicants: most recent transcripts demonstrating satisfactory marks on academic subjects.

  • Royal Canadian College is to be commended for a professional and committed staff who are clearly engaged and care about the students with whom they work. Students are polite, engaged and are keen to learn, efficient and effective organizational structures, and excellent facilities which lend themselves well to the school’s program.

    (Statement from the BC Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committee Report: October 2015)

  • The school is to be commended for its positive school culture as described by staff and students

    (Statement from the BC Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committee Report: December 2021)

  • The school is commended ... for their commitment to excellence in teaching the English language to students through their respective courses ... For the care and attention that the staff extends to students ... and the school’s foresight as they are building for the future with a new facility that is designed for educational innovation.

    (Statement from the BC Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committee Report: October 2011)