Lethbridge School District International Services

Please watch our video: http://youtu.be/SjhEz9-_lkw We invite students from around the world to study in our schools! As part of the high quality education system in Alberta, Lethbridge School District No.51 offers a wide variety of programs, a safe and caring environment and up-to-date technologies, all in excellent schools. Join us for the educational experience of a lifetime! You can improve your English language skills, learn about Canadian culture and make new friends! Our city of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada provides an ideal destination for International Students. With a population of over 93000 residents, Lethbridge is large enough to provide all of the major advantages of a big city, yet small enough to ensure safe and friendly surroundings, easy access to services, and a close sense of community. Lethbridge, Alberta is located in Western Canada on the beautiful prairies and within sight of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Residents in Lethbridge have easy access to many world famous destinations such as: - Banff National Park and Waterton Lakes International Peace Park - Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump - Royal Tyrrell Dinosaur Museum - Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Lethbridge is a major centre in Alberta, Canada for academic study and research, including: - The University of Lethbridge - Lethbridge College - Lethbridge Agricultural Research Centre - Animal Disease Research Institute Lethbridge offers all of the conveniences of a vibrant city with well-developed public transportation, excellent shopping and modern recreational facilities. The community has a thriving arts and culture scene including a fantastic art gallery and museum. Lethbridge School District No. 51: In our schools, we welcome international students from around the world. We pride ourselves on being leaders in education in Alberta and Canada! Our schools are part of the Government of Alberta's public school system and we serve over 10000 students in our 21 schools. Alberta schools excel internationally according to the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), typically scoring in the top three regions in the world. Our schools offer a wide variety of high quality programs designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Each school is modern and clean, and students have access to the latest in computer technologies. Programs available within our district include: - Academic studies: English, Social Studies, Sciences and Mathematics - Specialty studies: English as a Second Language (ESL), French Immersion, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) - Language Courses: French, German, Spanish - Fine Arts Courses: Band, Choir, Drama, Dance, Visual Arts - Physical Education - Career and Technology Courses: Information Technology, Communications Technology, Design Studies, Food Studies, Fashion Studies, Automotive Studies, Auto Body Studies, Construction Technology, Welding - Student Activities: Clubs, Basketball, Volleyball, Canadian Football, Rugby, Curling, Golf, Badminton, Cross-Country Running, Track and Field, Wrestling, Baseball, Drama, and Dance