The Admissions Process in 5 Steps
Welcome to Cousteau, the French International School of Vancouver. We are delighted to guide you through the admissions process for your child. Here are the 5 steps to follow:
Explore our website to learn more about:
- Our values and educational approach.
- Tuition fees.
- Admission criteria.
Visit the School
Join an Open House or schedule a private tour to experience what makes Cousteau unique.
Express Your Interest
Let us know you’re interested by submitting an inquiry. Our team will be happy to provide additional information and answer your questions.
Step 2: Submit an Application
Ready to join the Cousteau community? Complete our online application form.
You will be asked to provide:
- The reasons for your interest in the school.
- Payment of the application fee ($150).
- Your child’s latest report cards (if applying for Grade 1 or above).
- Your child’s Individual Education Plan, if applicable.
Step 3: Schedule an Assessment
To ensure your child’s success at our school, we require placement assessments for applicants entering Kindergarten, Elementary, or Middle School.
Exemptions:
- Applicants from French Ministry-accredited schools are exempt from the placement test.
- Applicants for Pre-K2, Pre-K3, and Pre-K4 are also not required to take the test.
Our team will contact you to arrange this essential step.
Step 4: Meet with Us
Parents will be invited to a personal interview with a member of our admissions or leadership team. This is a great opportunity to connect and ask any questions.
Step 5: Decision
Student selection is based on academic and non-academic factors, including:
- The family’s alignment with the school’s project and values.
- Space availability and class composition at the requested grade level.
We will notify you of the final decision as soon as possible.
