Student Agreements & Undertakings

The following are reminders of each student’s undertakings to participate in the Comox Valley International Student Program.  The full document can be found in the International Student Agreement which is signed by the student and parent during the application process.

AGREEMENTS OF THE STUDENT AND THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN

The Student and the Parent or Guardian agree that, as a condition of participating in the Program, the Student shall at all times while participating in the Program:

  1. comply with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein;
  2. comply with the rules and procedures of the school at which the Student is placed (the “School“) and the Board’s Rules, Policies and Code of Conduct, including the Board’s Computer and Internet Access Responsible Use
  3. comply with the terms of this Agreement;
  4. not possess or use any non-prescription drugs or alcohol or any tobacco, cannabis or vapor products;
  5. not own, rent or drive a motor vehicle;
  6. comply with all Homestay terms set out in this Agreement, and obey family rules and show respect for members of the Homestay Host’s family;
  7. not change Homestay arrangements without the consent of the custodian appointed by the Board for the Student (the “Custodian“);
  8. attend all classes in which the Student is registered in the Program, unless a Parent or Guardian, the Custodian or the Student’s Homestay Host confirms in writing that the Student is unable to attend by reason of illness or injury;
  9. not withdraw from any courses without the consent of School officials, and not substitute any online course for the equivalent in-class course;
  10. complete homework as assigned;
  11. not travel outside of the Comox Valley unless accompanied by an adult of at least 25 years of age or as part of the Program; and
  12. comply with Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) requirements and abides by the terms and conditions of their temporary residence status in Canada.

TERMS THAT APPLY WHEN A STUDENT PARTICIPATES IN A HOMESTAY

The terms and conditions set out in this article apply to any Student in the Program who is placed in a home (the “Homestay“) to live with an adult host (the “Host”) in a family setting.

The Student agrees as follows:

  1. To follow the Homestay guidelines outlined in the Student Orientation Manual, and the house rules of the Host;
  2. to cooperate with the Host and respect their rules and guidelines;
  3. to complete the student travel request form, with the Host, at least five (5) days before departure and receive approval from the Board’s Program District Principal or designate;
  4. to share the same responsibilities to the Host and to the general household as those held by the family’s own children of similar age;
  5. to follow all house rules regarding behavior, curfews, attendance at meals, and to occasionally share in the performance of household duties normally undertaken by the Host’s own children; and
  6. to not invite visitors into the Homestay home to visit or study unless given specific permission to do so by the Host. The Student will never have visitors stay overnight in their bedroom or elsewhere without prior permission from the Host and the Homestay Coordinator. The Student will not stay overnight anywhere other than in the Homestay home without prior permission from the Host and the Homestay