International schools in Vancouver
6 international schools in Vancouver. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Cost of living
Prices about 10% lower than in the US · country averageWorld Bank WDI · Price index 90 (the US = 100) · country average · checked 2025
Schools and fees
6 international schools · IB 83% · French 17%
CAD 19.6K – CAD 42.6K (≈ USD 14K – ≈ USD 30.5K)
Housing costs
Rent: average asking C$2,754 (Sep 2026)Daily Hive (Rentals.ca National Rent Report, September 2026) · checked 2026-10-30
Living
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Housing and rent
Rent: average asking C$2,754 (Sep 2026)
Rentals.ca's September 2026 report, as reported by Daily Hive, put Vancouver's average asking rent at C$2,754 a month, across all unit sizes; larger family homes can cost more.
- Average asking C$2,754/month
- Family homes can cost more
Source:Daily Hive (Rentals.ca National Rent Report, September 2026)DataChecked 2026-10-30
Safety
Vancouver has no Korean travel advisory in force
Korea's foreign ministry page for Canada (checked 2026-10-30) shows no advisory level in force. It describes Canada as generally safe, with occasional pickpocketing and crimes against parked cars.
- No advisory level in force
- Leave nothing visible in parked cars
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: who qualifies for free public schooling in BC
The Vancouver School Board lists who qualifies for publicly funded K-12 schooling in BC: besides residents, this includes children whose guardian is temporarily in Canada, authorised to work for a year or more and working at least 20 hours a week. Others can enrol as fee-paying international or out-of-province students. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 6 schools in this city (still growing). Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
- Clear funding criteria
- Others pay international fees
Source:Vancouver School BoardOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 21.9°C, coolest-month low 0.5°C
Normals from Meteorological Service of Canada on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1971-2000): the warmest month (Aug) averages a high of 21.9°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of 0.5°C, and yearly rainfall is about 1,199 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: Jan, Nov, Dec. These are older normals and may differ from today's climate.
- Aug average high 21.9°C
- Jan average low 0.5°C
- About 1,199 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Canada Line: about 25 minutes to downtown
TransLink says the SkyTrain Canada Line takes about 25 minutes from YVR to downtown; trips starting at YVR add a $6.50 AddFare.
- About 25 min to downtown
- $6.50 AddFare from YVR
Source:TransLinkOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Canada
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac single item) · 1 piece | US$7.81 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$15.99 |
| Bulgogi Rice Bowl · 1 serving | US$18.99 |
| Shin Ramyun (4 pcs) · 1 Pack | US$6.49 |
| Starbucks Grande Americano · 1 cup | US$5.17 |
| Bottled water (500mL, supermarket lowest price) · 24 bottles | US$3.99 |
| Coca-Cola (2L) · 1 bottle | US$3.99 |
| Movie ticket (regular screen) · 1 person | US$16 |
| Beer (355 mL, Sapporo) · 6 bottles | US$17.5 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$4.25 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 99.2%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 6.2
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
CAD 19.6K – CAD 42.6K
≈ USD 14K – ≈ USD 30.5K
Based on 5 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 5 | 71% |
| French | 1 | 14% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 1 | 14% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 5 | 71% |
| French | 1 | 14% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 1 | 14% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| CAD 10K – CAD 20K | 1 |
| CAD 20K – CAD 30K | 1 |
| CAD 30K – CAD 40K | 2 |
| CAD 40K – CAD 50K | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
Schools with the most complete information
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
Guides and sources for Canada
- Schools in Canada at a glance: provincial systems and enrollingCanada has no federal education department; provinces and school boards run the schools. This guide summarises, from official guidance, how to approach enrolment, study permit and custodian rules, and university applications.
- Canada work permits and families: how children attend schoolBased on IRCC guidance, this article explains when children of a parent authorised to work can attend school without a study permit, and when a study permit is a separate matter. It also covers custodian rules and the age of majority.
- Canada, Australia and New Zealand: Public Schools and International Student Programmes, and How to Read the Fee and Guardian RulesFor families considering public schools in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, this guide summarises what official pages (as of 2026-10-29) say about fee status and guardian rules. Rules change often and differ by region, so confirm with the official body and the school.
- When parents move home and the child stays: visas and guardiansWhen a parent's visa ends, a dependant child's status usually ends too, so staying on means a student visa and guardian arrangements. Here are the official rules by country.
School results in Canada: by province — Ontario's EQAO assessments
Official sourceEducation Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO, Ontario)Checked 2026-10-31
Canada: children of parents authorised to work or study can attend school without a study permit
Official sourceImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaChecked 2026-10-29
Canada: custodians for minor students
Official sourceImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaChecked 2026-10-29
Canadian school boards' international student programmes: the Toronto example
Official sourceToronto District School BoardChecked 2026-10-29
Canada example (UBC): IB students admitted on interim grades, confirmed on final results
Official sourceThe University of British ColumbiaChecked 2026-10-29
Study permit guidance (Canada)
Official sourceImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Government of CanadaChecked 2026-10-29
Canada's school system and enrolling as a newcomer
GuideNewcomers Canada (reproducing Citizenship and Immigration Canada)Checked 2021-04-22
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional
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