Cousteau School does not have a financial assistance program. However families can apply to external financial assistance programs offered by both the Government of British Columbia and the Government of France, as detailed below.
- BC’s Affordable Child Care Benefit program, based on income:
Cousteau School Pre-K (3 and 4 year olds) is licensed as a “daycare” by the province. Residents of British Columbia may therefore benefit from the Child Care Benefit Program based on family income. To determine your eligibility and to estimate the assistance available, visit the government website, under the Affordable Child Care Benefit section.
- School bursary from the French Government, based on income and assets conditions:
Since Cousteau School is certified by the Ministry of Education in France, French citizens can apply for school bursary when enrolling their children. The award criteria and the method of calculating school bursaries are set by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), and applications are processed by the school bursary service of the Consulate General of France in Vancouver. Two sessions are held: in March and in September.
If you need more information on Financial Assistance options and the procedures, please contact us. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can.