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Choose Kootenay Lake

Explore why Kootenay Lake’s International Program is the perfect choice for students seeking both academic success and an active lifestyle. Here’s why students from around the world choose Kootenay Lake.

Healthy Learning: Enjoy a setting that enhances learning with breathtaking scenery, fresh mountain air, and numerous outdoor activities such as skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer.

Personalized Support: The dedicated international team provides individualized care, including custodianship, academic guidance, and homestay support, with regular check-ins to keep families connected with thriving students.

What To Expect

Study in one of Canada’s most beautiful places, surrounded by mountains, lakes, and rivers:

- Summer average 20°C
- Winter average -2°C
- Total students 4700
- International students 50
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Live

Home Away From Home

Experience the warmth of Canadian hospitality in a supportive homestay environment, where you’ll feel like part of a family while immersing yourself in local traditions and breathtaking natural landscapes.

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Learn

Achieve Academic Goals

Join schools committed to excellence with diverse programs and inspiring teachers who help you reach your full potential, providing you with a strong foundation for future success.

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Adventure Outside

Embrace the great outdoors with exciting activities like skiing, hiking, and water sports, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Kootenay Lake for a truly memorable experience.

Make New Friends

Connect Through School Activities: Join fun classes and programs to meet classmates and bond over shared interests.

Explore with International Students: Enjoy outdoor monthly adventures with other international students like skiing and canoeing.

Guidance from Peer Mentors and Host Families: Get support from a student mentor during your first weeks and learn local culture from your host family.

At Kootenay Lake, you'll create memories and connections that last a lifetime!

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Join monthly adventures

Monthly adventures offer a chance to meet new friends and experience the great outdoors.

Students

"I wanted to sing in a choir, play basketball and go skiing and it was hard to find a school that I could do all that but LVR Secondary turned out to be perfect for it"

Anton, Germany

"Here in Kootenay Lake, the relationship between teachers and students is really close, its like we are friends. There are many different people from many different countries and I learnt to see things from many different perspectives"

Marta, Mongolia

"I would say my overall accomplishment is talking to people a lot and getting into all these extra curricular activities like drama and choir. Kootenay Lake - unlimited opportunities"

Jay, Germany

"The learning environment here in Nelson at LVR is much more relaxed and enjoyable. You have a lot of opportunities to try different sports and a lot of other things that I had never tried before"

Betsy, China

"What I like about this place is that the relationship between teachers and students is really nice and they push you to do your best and they are nice and welcoming."

Filippo, Italy

"I am proud of making many friends and my English got better since last year. People are so friendly and teachers are so respectful to students and the school is not strict. I love here"

Wato, Japan

"I chose Kootenay Lake because I was looking for a small town where I can ski and join lots of sports teams. If you just walk in the streets everyone will come and talk to you and ask you so many questions about where you are from"

Maelle, France

Schools

The International team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition and memorable experience. Discover new passions, make lifelong friends, and prepare for a bright future.
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Mount Sentinel

MSS (Grades 7 to 12)

Join Mount Sentinel Secondary in beautiful Slocan Valley.

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KRSS

KRS (Grades 8 to 12)

Join Kootenay River Secondary School in beautiful Creston, BC.

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LVR

LVR (Grades 10 to 12)

Join LV Rogers Secondary School in beautiful Nelson, BC.

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Salmo Secondary

SSS (Grades 7 to 12)

Join Salmo Secondary in beautiful Salmo, BC.

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JV Humphries

JVH (Grades 8 to 12)

Join JV Humphries School in beautiful Kaslo, BC.

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Trafalgar

TMS (Grades 6 to 9)

Join Trafalgar Middle School in beautiful Nelson, BC. 

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Teachers

Enjoy this video playlist of teachers talking about their courses.
English & Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Media Arts and Computer Science
Band
Drama
Trades & Technology Education (ADST)
Foods
Physical Education
Performance and Media
Visual and Fine Arts
Mount Sentinel Showcase
Sequoia Center