Our program is now operated in partnership with the Rocky Mountain International Student Program, and all details can be found at www.rminternational.ca . You can also email us for more information.
We are actively searching for host families for our students for the 2025-26 school year!
The North Okanagan Shuswap district consists of the four communities of Salmon Arm, Armstrong, Enderby, and Sicamous. International students here not only have access to excellent educational opportunities, but also a wide variety of world class recreational activities at their doorstep. Whether you are interested in downhill or x-country skiing, mountain biking, hiking, boating, golfing, horseback riding, school sports or other outdoor pursuits, this is the place to be! Students can select from a wide variety of academic and elective courses that not only fulfill academic requirements but also provide an authentic Canadian educational experience unique to this region.
NEW FOR 2025-26: School District No. 83 is thrilled to announce a new partnership with our neighbor to the east – the Rocky Mountain International Student Program (RMISP). With over thirty years of international education experience and expertise, RMISP staff will be providing exceptional leadership, support and services to the students and host families in our region from this point forward. Prospective international students hoping to attend school in the North Okanagan-Shuswap District in 2025-26 and beyond will apply through RMISP’s secure application portal. Contact RMISP for more information or to reserve a space in your preferred community.