School District 42 (SD42) - High Schools

Located in the Metro Vancouver area the International Program of the Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 has been welcoming international students from elementary to high school age for more than 20 years. The dedicated staff at the International Education office truly appreciates the opportunity to work with international students from all parts of the world to help them achieve their goals. School District 42 is committed to providing high quality educational programming and homestay support to ensure the students have an authentic Canadian experience.

Why School District 42

• Location: A community nestled at the foot of the Thompson Mountain Range next to the Fraser River and the city of Vancouver just a short 45 minute drive away, one of the world’s top 5 most livable cities. With a mild climate – warm summers, mild winters, Maple Ridge offers an extraordinary quality of life with year-round outdoor lifestyle. There are activities for all interests, from hiking trails and ski areas, to multi-plex movie theaters, libraries, recreation centres, watersports and outdoor sports fields.
• Superior Education: BC teachers, education and students are ranked among the best in the world (PISA Rankings). The British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum is taught by government certified teachers.
• Culture: A safe, welcoming and peaceful place to live and study with friendly and diverse people. 
• Putting Students First: Great care is put towards supporting the unique needs of international students. There are dedicated school-based staff to support international students at each of the schools, a multicultural program administration team with extensive international experience and a strong commitment to international student success, a school District administered homestay program, and a variety of school district organized activities that allow international students to experience Canadian culture.