Information About Lord Byng's International Program
Ms N. Wai and Mr J. Rutley are your International Student Advisors
Mr B. Fitzpatrick is your district advisor
- Every year, Lord Byng accepts new students and welcomes back returning students into this program. Short term students from Europe, South America, as well as Asia come for a few months up to a full year to study at our school for one full year. Their intention is not to graduate but to get an immersion experience before returning home to finish their high school studies.
- However, a large portion of students from China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan come to our school in order to achieve high school graduation from BC. Many of these students intend to enter post secondary studies in North America or return home to pursue these studies. Some students come with their parents while others stay in home stay arrangements.
Duties of the International Advisor
- To regularly check attendance and ensure students are attending their classes.
- To check each student’s academic progress in each of their courses per term and to give you support in finding extra help if you are finding your studies difficult.
- To contact your custodian or parent in Vancouver and the district advisor if I have concerns over your progress or behaviour at school.
- To ensure your report cards are sent to the international office so that they can be sent to your parents each term
- To communicate important dates, deadlines and events to you.
- To collect information from you such as study permits, new phone numbers and addresses and pass them on to the district office.
- To check that each student has a suitable home stay arrangement and a custodian subject to approval by the school board.
- To ensure that all International students understand school rules, know about the roles of each school personnel as well as Canadian laws pertaining to their stay here.
Responsibilities of International Students
- To inform the school board as well as the school when they change their address, custodian, home stay arrangement, and phone numbers.
- Not go on short term holidays while studying at our school. The school is responsible for your welfare during your time here, thus you cannot leave and come back any time you want.
- To attend your classes on time every day. Need to go to your classes.
- To give your best academic effort even in the short term. Need to conduct yourself with self control and be self disciplined in your classes.
- To complete your homework.
- To ask for help when you need it.
- To call the school office when you are unable to attend because you are sick.
Where International Students are Within Our School
While a portion of these students are in our ESL program. About half the students in the International Program are not in the ESL program but are integrated throughout the school. They are in all elective classes as well as PE and Math courses. Some have been accepted into Byng Arts. Some will be graduating every year. Some become landed immigrants during the school year and leave the International program but remain in the school. Ms Wai keeps careful track of each student during their time at Lord Byng. She looks forward to working with them every year. She is happy to answer any enquiries about International students at Byng from staff, students, parents or custodians.
Clubs Pertinent to International Students and ESL Students
- Korean Cultural Club- for all Korean ESL, Immigrant, Canadian and any individual who is interested in the Korean culture. Meets in A207 Bi monthly. Organised Field Trips and Activities. It is student run, sponsored and supported by Ms Wai.
- International Club- For all International Students throughout the school. Mainly for activities and school board field trips. Organised by Ms Wai.
- Byng Busy Bees- For all new immigrant Chinese students and their parents. Organised by Ms Janet Chung- Settlement Worker at Byng.
- Other Clubs- Chinese Cultural Club, Helping Hands, Environment Club plus others…