Mandatory arrival dates are August 29-31, 2025. 

Optional, one-day only Calgary Airport pickup available for students arriving before 17:00 on Friday, August 29 and studying in Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, or Sparwood only.

Shuttle fee is $150 (each way). Sign up by June 15.

Mandatory arrival dates are August 29-31, 2025. 

Mandatory arrival dates are August 29-31, 2025. 

Labour Day is a holiday in Canada that celebrates workers. It is a day to thank people for their hard work. Many people enjoy the day off with family and friends. It unofficially marks the end of summer and start of fall in Canada. 

Dates and times vary by school:

Mount Baker: Monday, Sep 1 (19:00 - 21:00)

JL Jackson: Monday, Sep 1 (18:00 - 20:00)

Sparwood: Tuesday, Sep 2 (9:00 - 10:00)

Fernie: Tuesday, Sep 2 (11:00 - 12:00)

Selkirk: Tuesday, Sep 2 (15:30 – 17:30)

Eagle River: Tuesday, Sep 2 (16:00 - 18:00)

Pleasant Valley: Tuesday, Sep 2 (16:00 - 18:00)

Salmon Arm: Tuesday, Sep 2 (16:00 - 18:00)

Golden: Wednesday, Sep 3 (after Welcome Assembly)

David Thompson: Wednesday, Sep 3 (15:30 - 17:30)

Revelstoke: Wednesday, Sep 3 (15:30 - 17:30)

A float trip on a local river. Times and locations vary by community.

Dates and times vary by school:

Mount Baker: Monday, Sep 1 (19:00 - 21:00)

JL Jackson: Monday, Sep 1 (18:00 - 20:00)

Sparwood: Tuesday, Sep 2 (9:00 - 10:00)

Fernie: Tuesday, Sep 2 (11:00 - 12:00)

Selkirk: Tuesday, Sep 2 (15:30 – 17:30)

Eagle River: Tuesday, Sep 2 (16:00 - 18:00)

Pleasant Valley: Tuesday, Sep 2 (16:00 - 18:00)

Salmon Arm: Tuesday, Sep 2 (16:00 - 18:00)

Golden: Wednesday, Sep 3 (after Welcome Assembly)

David Thompson: Wednesday, Sep 3 (15:30 - 17:30)

Revelstoke: Wednesday, Sep 3 (15:30 - 17:30)

Dates and times vary by school:

Mount Baker: Monday, Sep 1 (19:00 - 21:00)

JL Jackson: Monday, Sep 1 (18:00 - 20:00)

Sparwood: Tuesday, Sep 2 (9:00 - 10:00)

Fernie: Tuesday, Sep 2 (11:00 - 12:00)

Selkirk: Tuesday, Sep 2 (15:30 – 17:30)

Eagle River: Tuesday, Sep 2 (16:00 - 18:00)

Pleasant Valley: Tuesday, Sep 2 (16:00 - 18:00)

Salmon Arm: Tuesday, Sep 2 (16:00 - 18:00)

Golden: Wednesday, Sep 3 (after Welcome Assembly)

David Thompson: Wednesday, Sep 3 (15:30 - 17:30)

Revelstoke: Wednesday, Sep 3 (15:30 - 17:30)

All students attend program orientation. Times and locations vary by community. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Host parents are invited to join us for a virtual discussion: 

COULD IT BE CULTURE? Understanding Your International Student

Look for an invitation from your homestay coordinator. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Bring a Canadian buddy to this week's lunch meeting. Pizza and beverages will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of September 22-26. Exact day of the lunch will vary by school.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

This public holiday remembers the children who did not come home from residential schools. It also honors the people who survived these schools, and their families and communities. Remembering this sad and painful history—and how it still affects people today—is an important part of healing and reconciliation.

Schools will be closed, but students are encouraged to participate in Orange Shirt Day activities in their community. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Students in Armstrong, Salmon Arm, and Sicamous depart for Calgary on Thursday afternoon. Homestay Coordinators will share the detailed itinerary in September. 

Overnight trip to Calgary with stops at Lake Louise and Banff for shopping, sightseeing, and free time with friends. This is an included program trip with no extra fee to participate! 

Homestay Coordinators will share the detailed itinerary in September. 

Overnight trip to Calgary with stops at Lake Louise and Banff for shopping, sightseeing, and free time with friends. This is an included program trip with no extra fee to participate! 

Homestay Coordinators will share the detailed itinerary in September. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Thanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks for the good things in life, like food, family, and friends. People often eat a big meal together, usually with turkey. Schools are closed.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Try pumpkin carving at this week’s lunch meeting!  Pumpkins, tools, and prizes will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of October 27-31. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Host parents are invited to join us for a virtual discussion: 

LIVING WITH YOUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT: Setting Boundaries and Expectations in Your Home

Look for an invitation from your homestay coordinator. 

Remembrance Day is a day to remember soldiers who died in war. People wear red poppies and take a moment of silence to show respect. Schools are closed.

Put your trivia skills to the test against your international friends!   Snacks and prizes will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of November 17-20. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Students learn to curl at the local curling club!   Lessons and equipment will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of November 24-28. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Hit the slopes with RMISP for our first-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (December 9, 10, or 11).

Hit the slopes with RMISP for our first-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (December 9, 10, or 11).

Hit the slopes with RMISP for our first-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (December 9, 10, or 11).

Build and decorate a gingerbread house at this week’s lunch meeting. Supplies will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of December 15-19. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

School is out in all our communities from December 22 to January 4 inclusive for the winter holidays! See you in the New Year!

School is out in all our communities from December 23 to January 4 inclusive for the winter holidays! See you in the New Year!

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Join RMISP in the great outdoors for a half day of snowshoeing and/or x-country skiing.  Lessons, gear, trail pass, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.   

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (January 13, 14, or 15). 

Homestay Coordinators will host a Farewell Party for our 5-month students. Join us for cake and photos!

Week of January 19-23. Exact day of the party will vary by school.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Mandatory arrival dates for second semester students are January 24 & 25.

RMISP offers a one-day only Calgary Airport DEPARTURE shuttle option for students leaving Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Invermere, or Golden. The shuttle costs $150 (each way) and is available only on Saturday, January 24 for flights departing after 15:00.  

RMISP offers a one-day only Calgary Airport ARRIVAL shuttle option for students going to Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Invermere, or Golden. The shuttle costs $150 (each way) and is available only on Saturday, January 24 for flights arriving before 17:00.  

Mandatory departure dates for first semester students are January 24 & 25.

Mandatory arrival dates for second semester students are January 24 & 25.

Mandatory departure dates for first semester students are January 24 & 25.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Host parents are invited to join us for a virtual discussion: 

BEING A TEEN CAN BE TOUGH! Supporting Your International Teenager – Part 1

Look for an invitation from your homestay coordinator. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Students will hit the slopes again for our second-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (February 3-5) - confirm with your Homestay Coordinator.

Students will hit the slopes again for our second-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (February 3-5) - confirm with your Homestay Coordinator.

Students will hit the slopes again for our second-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (February 3-5) - confirm with your Homestay Coordinator.

Sample some Valentine's Day sweets and test your knowledge of all things love and romance in our Valentine's Day themed trivia game. 

Week of February 9-13. Exact day of the activity will vary by school. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Family Day is a holiday to spend time with family. Many people relax, play games, or do fun things together. Schools are closed.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Bring a friend to this week's lunch meeting for pizza, pop, and fun! 

Week of March 2-6. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Enjoy an afternoon swim at the local hot springs. Transportation and admission provided.  This is an included program activity offered at no additional cost. 

Week of March 10-12. Exact day will vary by school - please confirm with your Homestay Coordinator. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Schools are closed from March 14-29 inclusive. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

March 22-26, 2026

Five day, four night trip to Vancouver, BC!  This is an optional tour with an additional cost of $1695 CAD including airfare, accommodations, transportation, supervision, and select entrance fees.  More information to follow. 

March 22-26, 2026

Five day, four night trip to Vancouver, BC!  This is an optional tour with an additional cost of $1695 CAD including airfare, accommodations, transportation, supervision, and select entrance fees.  More information to follow. 

March 22-26, 2026

Five day, four night trip to Vancouver, BC!  This is an optional tour with an additional cost of $1695 CAD including airfare, accommodations, transportation, supervision, and select entrance fees.  More information to follow. 

March 22-26, 2026

Five day, four night trip to Vancouver, BC!  This is an optional tour with an additional cost of $1695 CAD including airfare, accommodations, transportation, supervision, and select entrance fees.  More information to follow. 

March 22-26, 2026

Five day, four night trip to Vancouver, BC!  This is an optional tour with an additional cost of $1695 CAD including airfare, accommodations, transportation, supervision, and select entrance fees.  More information to follow. 

Schools are closed from March 16-27 inclusive. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

School is closed for the Easter long weekend. 

School is closed for the Easter long weekend. 

In honor of National Board Game Day, Homestay Coordinators will host a game tournament at the weekly lunch meeting. 

Week of April 7-10. Exact day will vary by school.  

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Host parents are invited to join us for a virtual discussion: 

BEING A TEEN CAN BE TOUGH! Supporting Your International Teenager – Part 2

Look for an invitation from your homestay coordinator. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where you can try out golf, enjoy good food, and hang with your friends. Whether you've played before or it's your first time, this event is all about having fun and learning something new. This is an included program activity offered at no additional cost.  

One day only - April 21, 22, or 23 - Exact day will vary by school. Please confirm with your Homestay Coordinator. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where you can try out golf, enjoy good food, and hang with your friends. Whether you've played before or it's your first time, this event is all about having fun and learning something new. This is an included program activity offered at no additional cost.  

One day only - April 21, 22, or 23 - Exact day will vary by school. Please confirm with your Homestay Coordinator. 

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where you can try out golf, enjoy good food, and hang with your friends. Whether you've played before or it's your first time, this event is all about having fun and learning something new. This is an included program activity offered at no additional cost.  

One day only - April 21, 22, or 23 - Exact day will vary by school. Please confirm with your Homestay Coordinator. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Gather with your friends and homestay coordinator for a fun game of Werewolf at your weekly lunch meeting. In this game of mystery and strategy, some of you are villagers, and some are secretly werewolves. Each night, the werewolves choose someone to eliminate. Each day, the village must decide who to vote out. Can you figure out who’s hiding among you before it’s too late? Trust no one… and good luck!

Week of May 4-8. Exact day will vary by school. 

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Enjoy spectacular scenery, epic views and a variety of fun activities at Golden Skybridge. This is an included program activity included at no extra cost. 

Date is subject to change. 

Victoria Day celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday. It also marks the start of summer in Canada. People enjoy parades, camping, and outdoor fun. Schools are closed.

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Online English Conversation Club - ask your HC for more information

Get ready for an exciting adventure full of challenges, teamwork, and fun! You’ll race around your local community, solving clues and completing tasks that test your creativity, speed, and problem-solving skills. Whether you’re here to win or just have a great time, this is your chance to celebrate the end of the school year with friends. Let the race begin! 

Week of June 15-18. Exact day may vary by school. 

Come out for cake, photos, and good times at the last lunch meeting of the school year! 

Week of June 22-25. Exact day will vary by school. 

RMISP offers a one-day only Calgary Airport shuttle option for students leaving Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Invermere, or Golden. The RMISP Calgary Airport Departure Shuttle costs $150 and is available only on Friday, June 26 for flights departing after 15:00.  

Mandatory departure dates are June 26-28.

Mandatory departure dates are June 26-28.

Mandatory departure dates are June 26-28.

Labour Day is a holiday in Canada that celebrates workers. It is a day to thank people for their hard work. Many people enjoy the day off with family and friends. It unofficially marks the end of summer and start of fall in Canada. 

This public holiday remembers the children who did not come home from residential schools. It also honors the people who survived these schools, and their families and communities. Remembering this sad and painful history—and how it still affects people today—is an important part of healing and reconciliation.

Schools will be closed, but students are encouraged to participate in Orange Shirt Day activities in their community. 

Thanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks for the good things in life, like food, family, and friends. People often eat a big meal together, usually with turkey. Schools are closed.

Try pumpkin carving at this week’s lunch meeting!  Pumpkins, tools, and prizes will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of October 27-31. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Remembrance Day is a day to remember soldiers who died in war. People wear red poppies and take a moment of silence to show respect. Schools are closed.

Put your trivia skills to the test against your international friends!   Snacks and prizes will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of November 17-20. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Students learn to curl at the local curling club!   Lessons and equipment will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of November 24-28. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Build and decorate a gingerbread house at this week’s lunch meeting. Supplies will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of December 15-19. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

School is out in all our communities from December 22 to January 4 inclusive for the winter holidays! See you in the New Year!

School is out in all our communities from December 23 to January 4 inclusive for the winter holidays! See you in the New Year!

Join RMISP in the great outdoors for a half day of snowshoeing and/or x-country skiing.  Lessons, gear, trail pass, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.   

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (January 13, 14, or 15). 

Homestay Coordinators will host a Farewell Party for our 5-month students. Join us for cake and photos!

Week of January 19-23. Exact day of the party will vary by school.

Sample some Valentine's Day sweets and test your knowledge of all things love and romance in our Valentine's Day themed trivia game. 

Week of February 9-13. Exact day of the activity will vary by school. 

Family Day is a holiday to spend time with family. Many people relax, play games, or do fun things together. Schools are closed.

Enjoy an afternoon swim at the local hot springs. Transportation and admission provided.  This is an included program activity offered at no additional cost. 

Week of March 10-12. Exact day will vary by school - please confirm with your Homestay Coordinator. 

In honor of National Board Game Day, Homestay Coordinators will host a game tournament at the weekly lunch meeting. 

Week of April 7-10. Exact day will vary by school.  

Victoria Day celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday. It also marks the start of summer in Canada. People enjoy parades, camping, and outdoor fun. Schools are closed.

Labour Day is a holiday in Canada that celebrates workers. It is a day to thank people for their hard work. Many people enjoy the day off with family and friends. It unofficially marks the end of summer and start of fall in Canada. 

This public holiday remembers the children who did not come home from residential schools. It also honors the people who survived these schools, and their families and communities. Remembering this sad and painful history—and how it still affects people today—is an important part of healing and reconciliation.

Schools will be closed, but students are encouraged to participate in Orange Shirt Day activities in their community. 

Thanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks for the good things in life, like food, family, and friends. People often eat a big meal together, usually with turkey. Schools are closed.

Try pumpkin carving at this week’s lunch meeting!  Pumpkins, tools, and prizes will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of October 27-31. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Remembrance Day is a day to remember soldiers who died in war. People wear red poppies and take a moment of silence to show respect. Schools are closed.

Put your trivia skills to the test against your international friends!   Snacks and prizes will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of November 17-20. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Students learn to curl at the local curling club!   Lessons and equipment will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of November 24-28. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Build and decorate a gingerbread house at this week’s lunch meeting. Supplies will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of December 15-19. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

School is out in all our communities from December 22 to January 4 inclusive for the winter holidays! See you in the New Year!

Enjoy an afternoon swim at the local hot springs. Transportation and admission provided.  This is an included program activity offered at no additional cost. 

Week of March 10-12. Exact day will vary by school - please confirm with your Homestay Coordinator. 

This public holiday remembers the children who did not come home from residential schools. It also honors the people who survived these schools, and their families and communities. Remembering this sad and painful history—and how it still affects people today—is an important part of healing and reconciliation.

Schools will be closed, but students are encouraged to participate in Orange Shirt Day activities in their community. 

Remembrance Day is a day to remember soldiers who died in war. People wear red poppies and take a moment of silence to show respect. Schools are closed.

This public holiday remembers the children who did not come home from residential schools. It also honors the people who survived these schools, and their families and communities. Remembering this sad and painful history—and how it still affects people today—is an important part of healing and reconciliation.

Schools will be closed, but students are encouraged to participate in Orange Shirt Day activities in their community. 

Remembrance Day is a day to remember soldiers who died in war. People wear red poppies and take a moment of silence to show respect. Schools are closed.