Richmond Secondary School
Richmond Secondary School
This public and co-educational school was established in 1927 in the city of Richmond, in the province of British Columbia. It has undergone many changes since then, and now more than 1200 students obtain secondary education at Richmond Secondary School. Today, Richmond Secondary School offers not only academic programs to students but also a number of athletic opportunities. Richmond Secondary School students participate in basketball, soccer, golf, and swimming competitions, often making the podium. It’s notable that Richmond Secondary School is the only school in the city that offers the IB program.
Programs
Richmond School has many programs available to international students who wish to obtain a top-quality Canadian school education. International students can take the same secondary and elementary academic programs as domestic students to achieve a Canadian high school diploma. The fee for the academic program at Richmond School that lasts for ten months is CAD 28,100, with health insurance, homestay, and custodianship included. The fee for an academic year without a custodianship is a thousand dollars less. Richmond School offers various extracurricular activities to students from grade eight so that they can start to decide what they have a passion for and what career they want to pursue in the future. One of the programs is modern languages. Students at Richmond Secondary School can take classes in French, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish. Richmond School allows students to take any of the languages as an IB course. For example, the IB Mandarin course lasts for two years, and it was devised for those who are already highly proficient in the language. Students will further hone their skills in every aspect of the language, learn cultural peculiarities and study literary texts. As the course is taught entirely in Mandarin, Richmond School students are supposed to pass the IB Mandarin exams with flying colors.
Richmond School offers a program of Technology Education which aims at teaching students the intricacies of the technological world and critical thinking skills. For instance, students at Richmond Secondary School who study in grade eight can take the initial stage of the course, which will focus on carpentry, food and nutrition, and textiles. During the carpentry course at Richmond School, students will gain hands-on experience in working with wood and other materials. During the textile course, students learn how to use sewing machines and other equipment. Further, in grades nine to twelve, students can take a course of Automative Technology, studying how automobiles function, their fuel, ignition, and lubricating systems, and how to work in an automative shop safely. Eleven and twelve graders at Richmond Secondary School can also study Woodwork, Metalwork, Drafting and Computer Aided Design, Engineering and Robotics, Graphics and Photography. Richmond School's Engineering and Robotics programs are available to students who want to study engineering and technology at one of Canada's colleges or universities. For example, the University of Richmond offers a Pre-Engineering program during which they can acquire skills in math, science, logic and critical thinking needed to continue their education in a dual-degree program with Columbia University or obtain a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Richmond. That’s how the Richmond School Technology Education program can give a student a solid foundation of knowledge for further university studies.
Another program provided by Richmond School is Career Life Education, which gives students four credits towards graduation. Richmond School gives students a choice between taking the program in the online or offline mode. During the program, students learn about different working paths, financial planning, and in what ways their career can have an impact on their personal life and health. One of the unique programs available to Richmond Secondary School students is Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking. The program aims at studying computer software and hardware, code development, and online safety. Students at Richmond Secondary School who enjoy helping other people and find the job of a tutor captivating can take the program of Peer Tutoring. The program aims at teaching eleventh and twelfth grade students how to be an effective tutor who knows different learning styles and techniques, planning and instructional strategies, and leadership skills. This program at Richmond Secondary School provides students with hands-on experience in tutoring, that's why they are assigned to deliver tutoring services to other students, help teachers during the classes, and participate in various community activities. Many of the students who took the program of peer tutoring end up choosing to pursue the careers of educators and social workers because of the positive experience gained at Richmond Secondary School. International students can also take a short-term program at Richmond School, which lasts from one to four months. The Richmond Secondary School program is designed for international students who want to get to know Canadian culture and school education. International students from eight to twelve grades who wish to undertake a short-time program can participate in a homestay program. There is also summer programs offered by Richmond School. An Academic English Summer program at Richmond Secondary School lasts for six weeks and aims at teaching international students the English language skills essential for studying in secondary and post-secondary Canadian institutions. All students who are already obtaining their education in Canada or starting their studies in September term are eligible for the summer program of Academic English. The fee for the program for international students is around CAD 4050, tuition and health insurance included. The cost of a homestay for the period of the program is around CAD 1900.
Another three-week summer program at Richmond School combines English classes with trips and excursions to the Vancouver Aquarium, Granville Island, Adventure and Peace Arch Park, Burnaby Heritage Village, and other Vancouver and Richmond locations. Thus, students will learn English through getting introduced to Canadian culture, interaction with each other, and informative classes. The fee for the program at Richmond Secondary School is around CAD 2355 for three weeks, tuition and health insurance included. A three-week homestay will cost CAD 1,100 plus an additional CAD 100 for custodianship. Richmond School offers professional learning programs for international students. Richmond Secondary School can tailor the curriculum of the program specifically for you or your group and include workshops, team teaching, and seminars. For instance, international students can study curriculum development, modern assessment tools, an introduction to the British Columbia education system, and others.
Accommodation
The city of Richmond is a part of Metro Vancouver and occupies almost the whole territory of Lulu Island, as well as Sea Island and a number of other smaller islands. More than 209 thousand people live in this city, according to the 2021 census. Many parades and festivals are held in the city of Richmond. One of them is the Maritime Festival, organized every year, which always attracts thousands of people with its colorful exhibits and entertaining activities. That’s why living in the city of Richmond is never boring, which is perfect for enriching the lives of Richmond Secondary School students.
International students are offered the opportunity to participate in the Richmond School homestay program during their studies at Richmond Secondary School. A homestay family is carefully checked by Richmond Secondary School before they’re allowed to host an international student, so you don’t need to worry about their safety. The families and international students are matched according to their interests, lifestyle, and hobbies, so most of the time, studies and family members build rapport almost instantly. Still, in case of any trouble, Richmond Secondary School staff are always ready to assist international students and move them to another family, if needed.
Most of the time, the process of students’ adoption goes smoothly. International students at Richmond School immerse themselves in the English-speaking environment, as they are compelled to speak English both at home and at school. A host family provides all the necessary facilities and support in all spheres of the life of an international student, as they’re the ones who are responsible for them outside of Richmond Secondary School. Participating in a homestay program at Richmond Secondary School guarantees an international student a private, fully-furnished room and three meals a day.
Future Prospects
After finishing Richmond School, international students can continue their education at the next level and apply to any of the Canadian higher education establishments. Once a former graduate of Richmond Secondary School completes their post-secondary full-time program, they may apply for a post-graduation work permit and work in Canada for a three-year period. Then, having gained extensive working experience, foreign citizens can get Express Entry, in other words, the status of a permanent resident in Canada. A permanent resident can then apply for Canadian Citizenship if they meet a number of requirements and pass a citizenship test. As you can see, graduation from Richmond School can become the first step towards a prosperous career and living in Canada as a legitimate citizen.
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