The Comox Valley is a region on the east coast of Vancouver island,British Columbia,Canada and contains the 61st largest metropolitan area in Canada with a growing population of over 54,000.
Interview Mr.Knight ( district principal )
Benefit of studying in Comox as a international student Great support - have international student teacher for each school - two home stay coordinator - program is not too big so can offer more individual support Great education - have many kinds of courses you can choose - also can take education outside of classroom Lots of activity for international students - have two activities for a month -Many events and outdoor activities ex) whale watching,kayaking,skiing,snow shoeing,snow tube, trip to Vancouver and Victoria, dance party Number of international students -250 international students ( mostly high school level but they do have few elementary school level, as well. ) - 60% students taking graduation program ( They stay here for two or three year for graduate ) - 40% students (short term students) taking this program ( They stay here for one month to school whole year )
About Comox Valley Comox is a very small town.We have beautiful nature.Friendly people and a safe environment. 98% of people here are English speaking,so it's perfect immersion environment to study and learn English. Also the Comox Valley is the perfect location for those who want enjoy the great outdoors and who want to make frequent trips to the “big city”,Victoria,BC’s capital city, is a short two-and-a-half-hour drive away.Vancouver can also be reached in a few hours by ferry. This allows for all of the benefits of big city shopping and dining, without all the hassles of traffic congestion and noise. Further more,mild year-round temperatures and green vistas 12 month of the year are a welcome change to the frigid temperatures and snow most Canadians endure. Sure,the winters can be a little grey and wet. But you’re only a few hours away from sun.
International student event calendar
August : Praradise Meadows & Mt.Washington
September : TribuneBay Outdoor Center Hornby Island Wildlife&Ocean Zodiac Campbell River
October : Nanaimo Woodgrove Mall Nanaimo,B.C. Halloween Dance
November : Recreation Night Victoria Trip Victoria,B.C.
December : Vancouver Trip Vancouver, B.C. Skiing/Snowboarding Mt Washington
January : Snow fun (tubing, snowshoeing,X-country)
February : Valentaines Day Dance Skiing/Snowboarding Mt.Washington Victoria Trip Victoria,BC
March : Victoria Trip Victoria,BC Family Skate Night
April : Recriation Night Vancouver Trip Vancouver,BC