Learn English in Canada at an Abbotsford Secondary School

If you’re between the ages of 14 and 17, you can learn English in Canada, and many other academic subjects, at an Abbotsford secondary school. Choose from a variety of courses according to your academic goals, and learn English as you study alongside your Canadian classmates in Grades 9 through 12.


Secondary School Facts:

  • Each school year is split into two semesters, one starting in September and one in February (you may begin your studies in either semester)
  • Students choose four subjects per semester and attend each of these courses every day
  • Each course is studied with a different group of students and a teacher who specializes in the course subject

You may also choose to enroll in one of Abbotsford’s Specialty Programs.

If you intend to graduate from our program, learn how to get a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma).

Abbotsford Secondary School Profiles

Abbotsford Collegiate Secondary
Abbotsford Traditional Secondary
ASIA Sumas Mountain
Rick Hansen Secondary
Robert Bateman Secondary
W.J. Mouat Secondary
Yale Secondary

Abbotsford Collegiate SecondaryGrades: 9 to 12

Number of Students: 952

Specialty Programs:

International Baccalaureate Program
An academically challenging and balanced program of education with final exams that prepare students for success at university and life beyond.

Career Technical Centre (CTC)
Students combine the last two years of secondary studies with work toward a tuition-free post-secondary certificate. This program offers work experience and qualifying credits toward a trade or career.

Soccer Academy
Students focus on excelling at a sport as well as academics, and train with experienced coaches during school hours.

Sports: Volleyball, soccer, basketball, rugby, wrestling, football, cross-country, running, track and field

Clubs: Kiwanis Key Club, HIB Leadership, Multicultural Club, Grad Committee, Scholarship Club, ISP Peer Mentoring, Big Sisters Peer Tutoring/Buddy Program, Fish Hatchery Volunteers
 
Learn more about Abbotsford Collegiate Secondary.

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Abbotsford Traditional Secondary

Abbotsford Traditional School follows the same curriculum and regulations of other schools, but features a structured approach to instruction, including a clearly defined standard of behaviour and academic achievement, and a strict dress code (uniforms are mandatory).

Grades: 9 to 12

Number of Students: 330

Specialty Programs:

One-to-One Laptop Program
Each student uses a notebook computer, leased to own, for the duration of the school year as a way to enhance their learning experience.

Sports: Swimming, volleyball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, track and field

Clubs: Student Leadership

Learn more about Abbotsford Traditional Secondary.

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Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts – Sumas Mountain Campus

The Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts partners academics with arts to enrich the student learning experience, and features a piano lab. Students take a rotation of Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Dance with specialist instructors.

Grades: 6 to 12

Number of Students: 194

Sports: Volleyball, basketball, track and field, soccer, wrestling, outdoor education

Clubs: Leadership, Yearbook Committee, Fundraising Committee, Spirit Committee

Learn more about Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts.

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Rick Hansen Secondary

Grades: 9 to 12

Number of Students: 800

Specialty Programs:

Athletic Program
At Rick Hansen Seondary, students have a variety of extra-curricular sports teams in which they can participate. Our school offers Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Football, Cross Country Running, Rugby and Track for all students. Our teams are competitive and excel at the regional and Provincial level in various sports. Our Wrestling team won the BC Championship in 2006 and were just recently named the Provincial champions for 2011. Our Football program is also very competitive and continues to work towards regaining our AA Football Championship in 2005.

Furthermore our school is the only Secondary school to offer two unique sport disciplines; fencing and ultimate Frisbee. Our students also excel in both of these interesting sports.

If you're interested in fitness and body building, our school offers a Sports Performance and Strength and Conditioning course for grade 11 and 12 students. Our qualified instructor assists students in enhancing their fitness and sports performance throughout the year. Our school has a fully equipped weight room that allows students to personalize their training program.

Honours Program
An honours academic program is offered to students in grades 10-12.

Businessworks
This program prepares students to be future entrepreneurs by teaching introduction to business, business computer applications, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship and tourism.

Aviation Program
Students attending Rick Hansen Secondary can take Physics Aviation. This is an innovative program that began in 2010 where students can complete the ground school course which enables them to obtain their private pilot's licence after completing 50 hours of flight training with an Aviation partner, Coastal Aviation. A quote from Mr. Newton, our physics aviation teacher, "To be able to have this information, have this type of education for students while still in high school gives them such a huge career opportunity and career lift later on. There are thousands of commercial airline pilots retiring in the next five years. It's a brilliant opportunity right now."

Fine Arts
A program featuring a variety of different mediums. Music classes include band, jazz band, guitar, concert choir, chamber choir and recording arts. Students also have access to a darkroom and can take digital or traditional photography.

Sports: Cross country running, soccer, volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, rugby, track, ultimate Frisbee, golf

StudioWorks: Are you interested in film and video? Are you technologically savy? Our StudioWorks program is a unique program that allows our students to write, produce, direct and film in our broadcast studio. Our school has weekly broadcasts that are produced by students. Whether you like to be in front of the camera, behind the camera, in the sound room or writing scripts, we have something that will interest you. It's a great opportunity for International students to practice their second language oral and written skills.

Social Responsibility and Academic Excellence: At Rick Hansen Secondary, we believe in being socially responsible. Our motto is: "Be the Best You Can Be". We believe in empowering students to make positive decisions and choices for themselves. At our school we embrace cultural diversity and believe that everyone can be successful. Our dedicated staff take the time to get to know our students and many staff work with students outside of regular class time to ensure students are successful. We are a school that cares about student safety and student responsibility. On a monthly basis, we acknowledge students who are doings, "Right Here". Students who are making a positive difference are acknowledged and have the opportunity to have lunch with the Principal. Furthermore, at our school, we encourage academic excellence. Many of our students are recipients of academic scholarships both at the district and Provincid al level. Last year our school had seven Provincial Scholarship winners. We are proud of our students who have achieved Academic and/or Effort Honor Roll.

Principal's Message: Our school is named after a canadian hero by the name of Rick Hansen. Rick, a victim of a car accident which left him a parapalegic, at the age of 15, has devoted his life to bringing awareness and funding to spinal chord research so that some day, people with spinal chord injuries will no longer be confined to a wheelchair. With the Rick Hansen Foundation, a state of the art research facility in Vancouver, B.C. Rick continues to work towards finding a cure. Furthermore, Rick Hansen, has worked tirelessly to promote inclusiveness and accessibility for disabled people. I encourage you to read the overview of our hero's journey here.

At our school, we believe in Rick Hansen's mantra, "Anything is Possible". Our staff works collaboratively with students and their parents to enable them to be the best they can be. Our school has hosted hundreds of international students over the past 18 years. We have had the pleasure to have students from all over the world. At Rick Hansen Secondary, you will get a personalized learning experience. Our staff and students go out of their way to make our International students feel welcome and feel part of the Rick Hansen Family. Every year, our International students participate actively not only in the classroom, but also on sports teams and numerous clubs such as our Global Awareness Club, our Multi-Cultural Club and the many activities put on by our active student government, the Hurricane Council.

Our school opened in 1993 and since that day, this school continues to be a special place to be. Our school was built with Rick Hansen's input. Our beautiful building is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Rick Hansen Secondary School is located in the beautiful Fraser Valley and it is an ideal place to study and learn. Abbotsford's proximity to the lower mainland allows for a rich cultural experience in one of Canada's most ethnically diverse cities. Students have access to hundreds of computers in the school. Classroom lessons are enhanced with the latest technology (SMART boards, Elmo projectors, I-phones) which makes learning engaging and relevant.

We hope that you come to Rick Hansen Secondary. We are sure to offer you a very memorable education with personalized attention for all your learning needs. Come to Rick Hansen Secondary. You will have a great time!

Clubs: Fencing, Scholarship Team, School Newspaper, Christian Prayer Group, Multicultural Club, Global Awareness Club

Learn more about Rick Hansen Secondary.

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Robert Bateman Secondary

Grades: 9 to 12

Number of Students: 800

Advanced Placement: English Literature and Composition,
Advanced Placement Art: Drawing
Advanced Placement Art: 2D Design
Advanced Placement Art: 3D Design
Art History

Sports: Swimming, volleyball, soccer, basketball, rugby, golf, badminton, track and field

Golf Academy: This is a great opportunity for students to combine a great education with a high performance golf program where they can develop their potential and total game.  The program will have a balanced approach with approximately 40% of the program held at Ledgeview Golf Course  http://www.ledgeviewgolf.com/  and Fraser Glen Driving Range, where students will be instructed by certified CPGA professionals.  The other 60% percent of the program will involve golf specific athletic performance training, mental training, rules, etiquette, anatomy, and nutrition by certified instructors and trainers.  Students also get to compete in tournaments around the region

Clubs: Improvisational Club, Drama, Multicultural Club, Environmental Club, First Nations Carving Club, Art Club, Music, Chess Club, Wolfpack Student Leadership, Kiwanis Key Club, Yearbook

Principal's Message:  Robert Batman Secondary is an exceptional education institution with a mission to inspire excellence in all students. Our beautiful campus with a waterfall is built on 10 acres. It is situated on a hilltop in a residential area of the Fraser Valley with striking views of moutninas and green lush vegetation.

For the past 18 years, Bateman Secondary has been a home away from home to hundreds of international students.  Visiting students are inspired to pursue their passion from arts, athletics and academics.  Just in the past two years the school has added the following new programs; AP Literature, Broadcasting, Visual Digital Arts, Golf Academy, Football, Journalism, Student Leadership, Animation with University of the Fraser Valley and Global Initiatives.

Our school motto “Eye to Eye with Respect” is something we strongly believe and is certainly valued by all members of the school community.  We provide endless opportunities for international students to build strong relationships with Canadian students.  These relationships in past years have resulted in life long friendships.  We are excited about the opportunities to continue building programs and fostering relationships to meet the needs of all our students.

Mr. Jinder Sarowa
Principal

 

Learn more about Robert Bateman Secondary.

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W.J. Mouat Secondary

Recognized by Maclean’s Magazine as one of the ‘Ten Most Innovative Schools in Canada’, W.J. Mouat offers French Immersion and a wide range of specialty programs in the Fine Arts, Technology, Business, Science, Math, English, Social Studies, and Physical Education departments. W.J. Mouat is also recognized for its use of innovative technological equipment such as a colour 3D printer, a vinyl graphics production lab, CNC router, CNC laser, CNC plasma cutter and an editing suite for TV and Film.

Grades: 9 to 12

Number of Students: 1550

Specialty Programs:

Career Programs
The Work Experience Program is designed for Grade 11 and 12 students who wish to combine school with career exploration through practical, hands-on work experience. The Secondary School Apprenticeship Program is a provincial career program that enables students to ‘earn and learn’, or move into the standard apprenticeship training system while still in school.

Community Recreation Extreme
This program is for outdoor enthusiasts looking for course schedule flexibility and a greater challenge than provided by regular Community Recreation offerings. This full year course focuses on learning about and preparing or adventure outings in several specialized areas.

Sports: Swimming (Speed and Synchro), cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, golf, soccer, track and field, rugby

Clubs: Multicultural Club, Chess, Dance Squad, Right Fight Club, Youth Buddy Club, Hawkzine School Newspaper, Improv Team, School Dances, Scholarship Club, Benevolent Nerds Society (Peer Tutors), Grad Council, Ski Club, Golf Club, Scholarship Club

Learn more about W.J. Mouat Secondary. (link to http://www.mouatonline.com/)

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Yale Secondary

Grades: 9 to 12

Number of Students: 1150

Special Programs:

GearBots - Robotic Engineering Program

Advanced Placement
Students are given the opportunity to complete University level course work while in high school. Courses include Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Literature, French and Psychology.

Hockey/Baseball/Softball Academy
Students focus on excelling at a sport as well as their school work, while training with experienced, nationally recognized coaches during school hours.

Sports: Swimming, cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, rugby, track and field, water polo, badminton, golf

Clubs: Student Leadership, Youth Rotary, Youth Kiwanis Leadership, Graduation Council, Art Club, Improvisation Club (Theatre Sports), Intramurals, Band, Choir, Musical Theatre, Anime Club, Chess Club

Learn more about Yale Secondary.

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