International Students

Aberdeen Hall is a world class, university preparatory school offering Preschool to Grade 12.

Graduate with Grade 12 BC Dogwood diploma (minimum two years of study)
Enriched and challenging academic curriculum designed to achieve 100% college/university acceptance.
Supportive learning environment with students having access to a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty.
English language assessments required, e.g. IELTS, TOEFL Jr.
4-credit Composition course for Grades 9-12 to support academic writing, grammar, and vocabulary acquisition.
State-of-the-art facilities include the magnificent Great Hall, Applied Design Skills and Technology Centre, SkyLab Classrooms, Gym Studio and 130-seat Lecture Theatre.
44-acre campus provides exceptional sports facilities for varsity teams in basketball, volleyball, track, cross-country, soccer, rugby and more.
School and community-based volunteer program
Located in Kelowna, British Columbia, a safe, 95% English speaking community in the beautiful Okanagan Valley (40-minute flight from Vancouver)

Aberdeen Hall Family Boarding

Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School facilitates a Family Boarding (homestay) Program partnering with local families who are carefully selected, open minded, and appreciative of other cultures. Most importantly, we are committed to our host families providing international students with a 'home away from home'.

We believe that a safe and welcoming English speaking home environment is integral to a student’s positive Canadian experience and require international students to live with an Aberdeen Hall host family.

All host families have successfully completed the school’s comprehensive screening process and adhere to provincial Homestay Guidelines.

Being a part of Aberdeen Hall’s Family Boarding Program is an enriching experience and a wonderful opportunity to fully immerse into Canadian culture, create lifelong friendships, and improve English language skills.

To learn more about International Admissions or the Family Boarding Program, please contact Elaine Crebo at [email protected].

International Application Form

International Teacher Reference Form

Aberdeen Hall at a Glance

Testimonials

"Coming to Aberdeen Hall was one of the best experiences of my life! Everyone in the community was so receptive and welcoming. I am very thankful to everyone and for everything I learned during my time in Kelowna. I have no words to describe my host family; they made me feel at home since day one. I had such a great time here that a year after leaving, I had to come back to visit. I am very grateful for everything Aberdeen Hall provided me."

Isabella, international alumna (Brazil)

"我们是Aberdeen 高中10年级学生Jessica的父母，
上个月的一天，我们收到一个令人振奋的消息，Jessica作为第一小提琴手被奥卡诺根青年交响乐团录取了，我们为Jessica的表现感到惊讶和自豪。Jessica从小对小提琴感兴趣，并陆续练习了近十年，Aberdeen给了杰西卡在才艺方面展示的机会。我们非常感谢Aberdeen对Jessica的支持和帮助，让她在成长过程通过自己的努力不断收获成功和快乐，期待Jessica能给我们更多的惊喜，祝愿Aberdeen涌现出更多优秀出色的学生！"

Jiong Cai, father of Aberdeen Hall international student, Jessica (Shanghai)

"He came to Aberdeen Hall a boy, He is leaving a man."

Antonio Pizutto, father of Aberdeen Hal international alumni, Tony (Mexico)

"My daughter, Cherry Chan, studied at Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School for Grade 11 and 12 from 2017-2019. Aberdeen Hall has a beautiful campus, a supportive learning environment, and caring and dedicated teachers. The class sizes are small so that teachers can provide individualized attention to students with different needs. I witnessed Cherry become more confident and independent throughout her time at Aberdeen Hall and with her teachers' encouragement, she became bolder in class and more willing to take on challenges she would have previously shied away from. Cherry is now doing her undergraduate degree in Vancouver and pursuing her dreams of becoming an artist and designer. Our experience at Aberdeen Hall was sweet and unforgettable."

Hailey Chan mother of Aberdeen Hall international alumna, Cherry Chan (Hong Kong, China)

"Aberdeen Hall provides an excellent learning environment. First of all, we have really small classes which are usually less than 20 students. The teachers focus on both creative and percipient thinking. In addition to normal assignments, they ask us to complete supplemental research projects, brainstorming, making and presenting powerpoints, and creating large posters. Aberdeen Hall is located in a fabulous place. It is surrounded by mountains and lakes and is across the street from UBCO. If you have time, you can even go to the university campus for lunch with professors and college students."

Sylvia, international alumna (Hong Kong, China)

"We’ve noticed a big change in our son since he began attending Aberdeen Hall. When he was home recently, he communicated with us more than ever before and has gone from a passive learner to taking an active role in his education. These results are due to the joint efforts of the Aberdeen Hall teachers, Ms. Crebo (the international coordinator) and my son’s host family. Thank you very much."

International Parent