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The Rocky Mountain International Student Program is open to fee-paying students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 level (ages 5 to 18 years). Normally, international elementary students aged 5-12 years (grades K-7) will only be considered if they are accompanied by and live with a biological parent.

Please contact a local educational agent in your country for assistance and support. If you need a recommendation, please contact us for a list of qualified, reputable educational agencies.

* Airport transfer at start/end of program to/from the designated BC airport is included in fees.

** Only if required based on program start date or pre-approved

* Airport transfer at start/end of program to/from the designated BC airport is included in fees.

** Only if required based on program start date or pre-approved

Study Permit Denials, Withdrawals, False or Non-Disclosed Information

Full refund of fees paid (less application and homestay placement fees) if the Study Permit is not approved by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The letter of rejection from IRCC must be provided along with the RMISP refund request form.

Two-thirds (2/3) of fees paid (less application and homestay placement fees) if student withdraws prior to the commencement of the Program (the ‘Program’ is defined as the dates specified on the Official Letter of Acceptance). A complete RMISP refund request form must be received before the Program commences.

One-half (1/2) of the fees paid (less application and homestay placement fees) if the student withdraws after Program commencement but within the first 30 days (the ‘Program’ is defined as the dates specified on the Official Letter of Acceptance). A complete RMISP refund request form must be received no more than one week after the end of the first calendar month.

No refund of fees paid if:

• the student withdraws after the first 30 days of the Program (dates as specified on the Official Letter of Acceptance);
• the student is found to be in violation of the law, policy, or regulation as determined by the Government of Canada, police, RMISP, and/or school administrators. Violations may include but are not limited to chronic absenteeism, suspension from school, consumption of alcohol and drugs, significant behavioral issues, and/or failing to abide by the terms and conditions of the International Student Program Legal Agreement;
• there is false information provided or non-disclosure on the application regarding a student’s perceived learning and/or physical disability, undisclosed learning needs, behavioral concerns, mental health conditions, medical history, and/or criminal history.

All refunds and/or overpayments are subject to a $250 administrative fee

The International Student Handbook has useful information on preparing for your study abroad experience in the School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) International Student Program. Please ensure you read it prior to packing. 

Students may be granted access to the Internet via School District networks. The purpose for student access to these networks is for educational purposes. Students must use Internet access responsibly and appropriately.

RMISP's affiliated school districts all have a Student Acceptable Use of Digital Technology practice, policy, or procedure. Please select your community to review the applicable policy.

Kimberley - Invermere - Golden

Cranbrook - Fernie - Sparwood

Revelstoke

Salmon Arm - Sicamous - Enderby

RMISP offers a one-day only Calgary Airport shuttle option for students going to Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Invermere, or Golden (NOT Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Armstrong, or Enderby). The RMISP Calgary Airport Shuttle costs $150 each way.

2024-25 Calgary Airport Shuttle Dates

2025-26 Calgary Airport Shuttle Dates

The RMISP shuttle option is only available for the exact dates and times specified above. There will be no exceptions. All other arrivals/departures must use the designated airports in the chart below.

Designated Airports