How To Apply

International Students coming to Heritage require a commitment to Christian Education. This means that parents and students must embrace the values and lifestyle of a Christian approach to life. Students should also be comfortable in a completely English environment for their education. This means they need a fairly advanced level of English training before they come to Heritage.

Step one:

• Visit our website at http://int.heritagechristian.ca and read through the school policies.
• For any questions, please contact Barb Giesbrecht, International Student Coordinator at international@heritagechristian.ca

Step two: (send electronically or by mail)

• A completed 2009-2010 International Student Application and Profile
• A (one-time, non-refundable) Application Fee of $125 CDN. The school will accept Cash, Bank Draft, Wire Deposit, or Certified Cheque, or Credit Card
  
  Email international@heritagechristian.ca for banking information
  
  
• Pastor’s Reference Letter - A Pastor’s Reference Letter must accompany a student’s registration as part of the application process.
• Transcripts of the last year of school completed (in English)
• Photo
• Student Letter – stating ‘why’ you want to attend Heritage Christian School (Middle & High School students only
• A photocopy of the first page of your passport (if available)

Step three:

• A phone interview will be arranged with the student

Step four:

Upon approval of your enrollment:

• An invoice will be emailed to you
• Pay all remaining fees

**Once all of the fees have been paid, an official Letter of Acceptance will be issued.

Step five:

Additional Forms are needed:

• Completed custodianship
• Release of Liability
• International Home Contact Card
• Medical Alert Planning (if applicable)
• Request for Administration of Medication by School (if applicable)

Step six:

• When you receive your Letter of Acceptance and Custodianship papers, you must immediately contact your nearest Citizenship and Immigration Canada office and request a Visa Application kit for a Study Permit. This process can take up to 8 or more weeks, so the earlier you apply, the quicker the process.
• Complete the form and include the Letter of Acceptance with your application package
• Wait to receive your Study Permit
• Make sure you have an updated passport

Step seven:

• Book your flight. The following are websites that you may wish to go to for information regarding flights from Vancouver or Calgary to Kelowna.

  www.westjet.com
  www.aircanada.com

Step eight:

• Notify the International Student Coordinator of your flight and arrival information so that the necessary arrangements will be made with your Homestay family for pickup at the airport

 

That’s it! Start packing and have a safe trip! We look forward to meeting you!