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High School of Grade 8
- Vancouver, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Grade 8 year at NLCS Singapore's Middle School, A day school for ages 3 to 18.
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Grade 8 and strengthen foundational academic skills
- Apply critical thinking
- And communicate effectively in learning settings.
Career outcomes
- Not applicable (secondary stage
- Pupils continue to Upper School)
Curriculum
- Three-year stage within the IB Middle Years Programme framework
- With each subject taught in depth by discipline specialists. Emphasis on scholarship
- Approaches to learning such as critical thinking
- Communication and resilience
- And global perspectives. Assessment mixes coursework
- Projects
- Presentations and formal exams
- Classes are capped at 24.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry into Grade 8 or 9 with report cards or official transcript from the previous two years and an admission interview
- No minimum grade published
Accepted academic background
Report cards or official transcript from the previous two years; entry into Grade 8 or 9; admission interview
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Recent School Report Cards
- Parent or Guardian Consent
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review grade placement and school admission rules. Prepare recent academic records and identity documents. Complete the international student application with parent or guardian details. Provide required consent and custodianship documents. Await the school admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,600 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Coal Harbour Campus, 602 West Hastings Street |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Middle School |
| Department | Secondary Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Columbia Academy. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,600 CAD per year. The application fee is $300 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6. An interview is required.

