1. Established in 1891, we continue the tradition of academic excellence.
2. Consistently rated by British Columbia Ministry of Education as one of the best districts in the province
3. New "state-of-the-art" schools with the latest equipment and technology
4. Safe and affluent Community.
5. Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Fraser River in scenic natural surroundings - close to
Vancouver and Whistler
6. Most successful International Education Program in Canada
7. The third largest School District in British Columbia with 70+ schools and 31,000 students
8. Eight Secondary schools: Centennial, Dr. Charles Best, Gleneagle, Heritage Woods, Pinetree, Port Moody,
Riverside, and Terry Fox
9. A variety of academic and vocational programs, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) programs,
are offered to students in kindergarten through grade 5 (elementary school), grades 6 to 8 (middle school),
and grades 9 to 12 (high school).
10. International students graduating from Coquitlam School District are recognized by the most countries in
the world, and most international students go on to attend post-secondary colleges.
11. Qualified ESL-trained teachers provide language learning support to international students.
12. Located close to Simon Fraser University, Douglas College, and University of British Columbia
13. Excellent homestay, sports and outdoor activities are available.