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The Right Choice for a High School Education

Certified by the Government of British Columbia & British Columbia High School Graduation Program

Malaspina High School is certified by the Government of British Columbia to offer a Grade 10, 11 and 12 high school program that will lead to a British Columbia High School Graduation Diploma. The High School is located on the campus of Vancouver Island University, an internationally respected public post-secondary institution that has hosted international students from over 75 countries in the last 20 years.

Direct Admission to Programs at Vancouver Island University

The High School prepares students from around the world for entry into Vancouver Island University and other North American universities. Graduates of Malaspina High School are guaranteed admission to Vancouver Island University programs on satisfactory completion of course requirements. Students receive assistance in planning post-secondary admissions to university and actually have an opportunity to take university courses.

University Course Offerings

  • Sharing facilities and resources
  • Unique partnership

Frequent Start Dates & Small ClassesStudents in Computer Lab

Malaspina High School offers 4 terms a year, and students can start the academic program on any one of four entry dates. Class size averages 14 students. In addition, a Summer Program is offered in July and August for students seeking a short-term program of study in Canada.

Academic Excellence

All teachers have university degrees and British Columbia teaching certificates. They stress academic excellence to give students a firm foundation for achieving their future educational and career goals. The High School seeks to instill in students personal qualities of leadership, diligence and self-reliance and helps them to develop inter-cultural communication skills and attitudes to become world citizens and to develop friendships in a multicultural setting.

Campus Lifestyle

Malaspina High School (MHS) is part of a unique learning community in Canada. Although MHS is a private high school, it shares facilities, resources and instruction with Vancouver Island University, a public university of 18,000 students. MHS is the only learning model of its kind in Canada and provides opportunities for MHS students to use university labs, libraries and technology as learning tools within a nurturing high school environment. It also involves students from the high school in the university community and encourages university involvement in the high school. Classes are taught by dedicated British Columbia certified teachers in an intimate setting with no more than 15 students in each class.

Active Learning and Leadership

Malaspina High School students learn inside and outside of the classroom, gaining practical, real-world experiences. Leadership practice involves students in community leadership opportunities and exposes them to problem-solving and project management. A Peer Helper program develops interpersonal skills by teaching students how to mentor other MHS students.

Mildest Climate in Canada

Vancouver Island has been rated one of the most popular island destinations in the world to live and visit. The climate is mild year-round and the city of Nanaimo is centrally located for easy access to Vancouver and the provincial capital of Victoria. Being a smaller city, Nanaimo is a friendly and caring place to live. The Malaspina campus of Vancouver Island University is located next to an Olympic-sized swimming pool, 2 ice rinks, and several playing fields.

 

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