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International Student Program

Our International Student Program has been designed to promote diversity and foster global citizenship. Placements are offered to qualified students who wish to join us for a minimum a one academic year. Students from around the world will be selected for a limited number of placements based on their academic and social contributions.

Coast Mountain Academy (CMA) offers a unique opportunity for international students to attend a Canadian independent school in one of Canada’s most scenic and pristine environments. Located at Quest University, in the town of Squamish, British Columbia, CMA is a school with a difference! Only forty minutes north of Vancouver, CMA is situated in the heart of Canada’s outdoor recreational capital. Mountain biking, hiking, skiing, extended expeditions, and rock climbing are all part of our student experience.

Our Canadian and International students interact with teachers in seminar-style classrooms and all subjects integrate Enriched Experiential Education (E3) activities. Hiking local mountains, participating in estuary surveys, and sharing community service opportunities are all aspects of our program. Our proximity to Vancouver affords students access to one of the world’s safest and most livable cities. Forty minutes in the other direction are the world-famous Whistler and Blackcomb mountain resorts, home of the 2010 Winter Olympic games.

How to apply to CMA

  1. Complete the online New Student Application form.
  2. Submit required supporting documents along with the international student application fee of $250.
  3. CMA is not presently able to offer ESL support. Proof of an IELTS score of at least 7.0, a TOEFL score of at least 90, or a Duolingo English Test score of at least 115 must be submitted to ensure that the student is capable of independent academic study in English.

Once all documents and the application fee are received an admissions interview will be scheduled with the CMA Head of School and the Director of Admissions. The interview can be conducted either in person at CMA or online via Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet.

We encourage all parents and guardians to contact the nearest Canadian Embassy/High Commission to apply for a student visa early in the application process. Proof of a student visa is required before an international student can be enrolled at CMA.

International Student Fees (CDN $):

  • International School Application Fee: $250
  • CMA International Student Tuition:
    • $25,500 (Grade 7, 8, 9)
    • $26,500 (Grade 10, 11, 12)
  • Enriched Experiential Education (E3) Fee: $1,300
  • Uniform: Approximately: $300-400

*All fees are quoted in Canadian Dollars and are subject to change.

We look forward to connecting with you. Please contact us with any questions.

+001.604.390.3262
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Whistler-Blackcomb

Whistler-Blackcomb Resort Municipality is best known for co-hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics.  The twin mountains offer spectacular opportunities to enjoy year-round activity and adventure.

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Squamish, BC

The Squamish community is located at the northern tip of a glacially etched fjord on the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by a spectacular mountain backdrop and nestled within a temperate rainforest.

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Vancouver, BC

While this sea-level port city is known for its temperate climate, the surrounding snow-covered slopes are perfect for winter sports and breathtaking views of the city twinkling below.

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British Columbia

Mountains, oceans, lakes, rivers and beaches – this region boasts them in breathtaking abundance and beauty.

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The CMA Social Justice Club had their last meeting The CMA Social Justice Club had their last meeting of the year today.

They celebrated pride, made buttons, ate pizza, and listened to some great music.

Big thanks to the students and teachers of the club who are working so hard to make campus more inclusive and accepting of all folks.

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It was an action packed three days of diplomacy with a few bombs thrown in here and there 💣 

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Shout out to CMA’s Social Justice Club. Thanks f Shout out to CMA’s Social Justice Club. Thanks for all your efforts to make CMA and the world a better place for all folks.

Watch for more from this group of active students at CMA’s next Parliament.

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Our day today was like no other at CMA. A grand en Our day today was like no other at CMA. A grand entrance with bagpipes and red carpet followed by a royal decree by the Emperor started us off. Nobles we’re named (if they were worthy) and all got to play medieval music trivia.
Big thanks to CMA Alumni Reuben for such a fun ‘Head of School for the Day’ event. 
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Great turnout today at the first ever CMA Alumni e Great turnout today at the first ever CMA Alumni event. So many heartfelt reunions and a great game of speedball. 

See any familiar faces? 

We even had a visit from former Head of School Mr. Slinger. 

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