Bodwell High School

• All fees are in Canadian dollars and include applicable taxes. Click here to see exchange rates.
• Bodwell High School is bonded with the British Columbia Ministry of Education.
• To register, new students are required to pay all Basic Fees for two terms.
• Bodwell provides a Custodianship Declaration for all students under the school’s boarding or homestay programs.
• The Tuition fee covers 552 class-hours per term, including 6 hours per day Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays and professional development days), and 3 hours each on 14 Saturdays.
• The Boarding Program fee covers a complete youth development program based on our Life Skills Development Curriculum, supervision, professional guidance, study hall (4 evenings/week), leadership & service opportunities, shared accommodation (3-4 students/room), daily buffet breakfast and dinner, set lunch, afterschool snack, bedding and linens, and laundry facilities. The Boarding Program is managed by Bodwell Student Services.
• All new students start in boarding. Upon successful completion of the Boarding Program, a student may apply to the Homestay Program.
• The Curricular Activities & Clubs fee covers field trips, tournaments, and clubs organized by teachers during or beyond class time. Overnight trips and overseas trips are separately charged on participation.
• The Information Technology (IT) fee includes a PC laptop rental, Microsoft Office Suite and other required software, IT support and training, classroom collaboration tools, cloud storage and backup, content filter protection and wireless internet capabilities.
• The Damage Deposit covers loss or damage to the laptop, books, musical instruments, and other equipment assigned to a student. It also covers damage to school/homestay properties caused by a student. An invoice will be issued to the parent/guardian of the student with a description of the loss or damage and the amount charged and is payable immediately.
• Medical Insurance includes 3 months of Private Insurance followed by the B.C. Medical Services Plan for those on a valid study permit. Coverage varies, please consult for details.
• Additional school uniform items are charged on a per item basis.
• July Summer Course Fee includes, Tuition, Boarding, Activity, and IT fee.
• A Graduation fee is charged during the term when a student is required to participate in graduation activities including ceremony, dinner, trip, yearbook and other souvenirs.
• The Homestay Program fee covers room and board provided by a homestay family selected and supervised by Bodwell. Any additional nights of stay will be charged at $53 per night. Hot lunches are provided by the School Cafeteria on all instructional days. It also covers a youth development program, professional guidance, leadership & service opportunities and Bodwell’s regular liaison with the homestay family. The Homestay Program is managed by Bodwell Student Services.
• The Airport Pick-up/Drop-off fee is for one trip between the Vancouver Airport and School/homestay family.
• After the first two terms, fees are paid term-by-term no less than 60 calendar days before the start of the returning term. Late payment of fees incurs a 5% surcharge.

Payment Policies

PROVISIONAL POLICY UPDATE:

Special Refund Policy for Fall

• Bodwell will fully refund the fees paid without any penalty if the written withdrawal is received 6 weeks before the September Fall, that is on or before July 15.

Comprehensive Refund Policy

* The application fee, custodianship declaration, & homestay placement fees are non-refundable. Medical Insurance is non-refundable once a student has reported to school. ** Refunds are applicable only to tuition, boarding, homestay, activities, IT, & graduation fees. (1) New students must pay all fees for 2 terms when registered. (2) All fees are paid on a term-by-term basis and must be paid no less than 60 days before the 1st day of the returning term.