2011年7月13日 星期三

加拿大KELOWNA地區各項專業服務

當您來到加拿大英屬哥倫比亞省Okanagan 峽谷的天堂城市Kelowna,無論你是到此旅行、學習、工作、做生意或甚至想體驗全新的生活,我們在這裡向你提供全方位的服務。從

1. 機場接送
2. 溫馨的臨時住所
3. 國際學生從入學申請到生活上之各項協助與服務
4. 政府或私人單位之商業考察或行程安排
5. 移民考察、房地產買賣或租賃之各項協助
6. Okanagan湖地區葡萄酒廠、果園或其他觀光景點的交通旅遊安排
7. 西式葡萄園婚禮、蜜月攝影與婚宴之各項安排
8. 進出口貿易顧問或代理
9. 加拿大Okanagan湖地區冰酒代購與寄送(//台三地)

OKANAGAN MISSION INTERNATIONAL會針對您的特殊需求,為您擬訂一份量身訂做的服務,讓您不會有從何著手之苦惱。我們相信每個人有權利享受KelownaOKANAGAN VALLEY陽光普照的天空和的晶瑩清澈的沙灘,我們也理解您萬事起頭難之徬徨與無助感。

歡迎來函 Okanagan.mission@gmail.com 討論您的需求或計畫,我們的專業精神與真誠服務是您安心的後盾!

2011年7月11日 星期一

Guesthouse in the sunny heaven of Okanagan Valley

When you come to Kelowna – the heaven city in Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada for whatever reason – traveling, studying, working, doing business or even planning a new life. We are here to provide you a warm, moderate and friendly living environment that cost you less half bottle of icewine a night. You will not find other places that have access so many attractions nearby without worry about your budget. We believe everyone has right to enjoy the sunny sky and crystal clear beaches of Kelowna. We also understand you like to explore the hidden treasure of Okanagan Valley more than a luxurious accommodation. We speak English and Mandarin Chinese with some Spanish and are happy to make you feel comfortable like home. Our residence is conveniently located in the lush green community of Lower Mission that only take 5~10 minutes drive to the following places

-          Summerhill Pyramid Winery (famous for icewine lovers and wedding parties)
-          Sandy beaches (for all kinds of water activities)
-          Okanagan Mission Secondary School (second best academic performance public school in BC) & Anne McClymont Elementary School (famous for her music, mathematic and computer programs)
-          H2O Adventure & Fitness Center + Capital News Center & Library
-          Mission Recreation Park, Mission Creek Nature Trail and Mission bird sanctuary
-          Orchards and mountains

We provide

FACILITIES:
Private carpeted room with king size bed / desk & chair & lamp / wireless internet / free local calls / fresh bedding sheet / full bathroom / washer & dryer / kitchen facilities / skylight living room / office equipment / huge parking space & backyard

SERVICES:  
Airport pickup, local tour & transportation arrangement / school applications (for secondary and elementary only) / real estate & house rental


PACKAGE & CONDITIONS

Single Person:   CAD45.00/Night
Two People:     CAD65.00/Night
Minimum:        TWO Nights        
Maximum:       SEVEN Nights
Remarks:         No smoking, drinking or drug is allowed in the premise

If you like to stay at a nice, clean & safe place with very reasonable cost temporary, just feel free to write MARRIANO at  marriano.aleksandrov@gmail.com
       

Cuando viene a Kelowna – la ciudad del cielo en el Valle de Okanagan de Columbia Inglesa, Canadá para lo que razona – viajando, estudiar, el trabajo, haciendo el negocio o planeando aún una nueva vida. Estamos de aquí proporcionarle un vivir tibio, moderado y amistoso ambiente que costó usted menos medio botella de icewine una noche. Usted no encontrará otros lugares que tienen acceso tantas atracciones cerca sin preocupación acerca de su presupuesto. Creemos que todos tiene el derecho de disfrutar del cielo y el cristal soleado vacía playas de Kelowna. Nosotros también comprendemos que quiere explorar el tesoro ocultado del Valle de Okanagan más que un alojamiento lujoso. Hablamos Inglés y Chino Mandarín con algún Español y somos feliz de hacerle se siente muy bien como en casa. Nuestra residencia es situado convenientemente en la comunidad verde exuberante de Misión más Baja que sólo toma 5~10 minutos conducen a los lugares siguientes

- Summerhill Pyramid Winery (famoso para amantes de icewine y casarse los partidos)
- Playas de arena (para todas las clases de actividades de agua)
- Instituto de enseñanza secundaria de Misión de Okanagan (segundo mejor desempeño académico la escuela pública en BC) & Escuela de enseñanza primaria de Anne McClymont (famoso para su música, matemático y los programas)
- Aventura H2O & Centro deportivo + Noticias Principales Centran & la Biblioteca
- Parque de Recreación de Misión, Ruta ecológica de Riachuelo de Misión y reserva de pájaros de Misión
- Huertos y las montañas que proporcionamos

Las FACILIDADES:
Privado alfombró habitación con cama de tamaño de rey/escritorio & silla & lámpara/Internet inalámbrico/liberta las llamadas locales/hoja fresca de ropa de cama/cuarto de baño lleno/arandela & secador/facilidades de cocina/salón de claraboya/equipo de oficina/lugar para aparcar inmenso

Los SERVICIOS:
El fonocaptor del aeropuerto, la visita local & arreglo de transporte/educa aplicaciones (para secundario y elemental sólo) /bienes raíces & la renta de la casa

EMBALE & CONDICIONES

La Persona única:           CAD45.00/noche
Dos Personas:                CAD65.00/noche
Mínimo de Noches:         DOS noches
Máximo de Noches:        SIETE noches
Observan:                       Ningún fumar, bebiendo ni la droga es permitida en la premise
Contacto:                        marriano.aleksandrov@gmail.com  


當您來到英屬哥倫比亞省Okanagan 峽谷的天堂城市Kelowna,無論你是到此旅行,學習,工作,做生意或甚至想體驗全新的生活,我們在這裡向你提供一個溫暖的臨時住所,一個晚上只花不到半瓶冰酒icewine 的費用,即能立刻我們所提供的各項的完善服務。我們相信每個人有權利享受Kelowna陽光普照的天空和的晶瑩清澈的海灘,我們也理解你喜歡探索 Okanagan 峽谷之美甚於豪華的住宿。

我們的GUESTHOUSE位於Kelowna綠樹如蔭的Lower Mission區,只需花 5~10 分鐘的車程即可到達下列地方
-        Summerhill 金字塔葡萄酒釀造廠(以 icewine 和婚宴著名)
-        沙灘(可從事各種水上活動)
-        Okanagan Mission 中學(在BC省學術表現第二好的公立學校) & Anne McClymont 小學(以音樂、數學和電腦課程著名)
-        H2O 冒險和健身中心 + 新聞中心和圖書館
-        Mission運動休閒公園,Mission健行步道和Mission鳥類生態保護區
-        果園和山

我們提供
設施:
有特大號床的私人鋪地毯房間/桌子和椅子和燈 /無線網際網路/免費的市內電話/乾淨的棉被或毯子 /全新改裝浴室/洗衣機和烘乾機/廚房設施 /天窗客廳 /辦公室設備/超大的停車空間和後院

服務:
接機,本地旅遊和運輸安排/學校申請(針對公立中小學) /房地產介紹和或協助租房

備註:

單人:    CAD45.00/
兩人:    CAD65.00/
基本住宿時間:  兩個晚上
限制:  禁止吸煙,喝酒或使用非法藥物

2011年7月5日 星期二

加拿大BC省高中之學校申請程序

到海外留學需要一些時間去處理所有相關事宜,所以學生的父母親與其本人一旦決定要前往加拿大BC省成為其國際學生,必須依各學校局要求的資料或手續完成盡快各項申請工作以免耽誤入學時間。

以下的範例能讓大家更清楚各項步驟而不致有道聽塗說之憾

Step one:  Application & Letter of Acknowledgement 第一步: (申請通知書)

Mail or Send Electronically: (可郵寄或電子傳送)
* A completed application form (填寫完整之申請表)
* A recent photograph (近照)
* Final report cards for the last two years (copy of original and English translation) (最近兩年之學校成績單包含正本與譯本)
* $200 Application Fee (200加元申請費)
-    * Two letters of recommendation from school personnel discussing work habits, behaviour, and academic potential
* Applicant’s handwritten letter indicating why they would like to participate in the program (提供兩封學校相關人員之推薦信函導師/教務處/校長等,內容簡述學生的學習情形、行為態度以及學業上之潛能),另外,申請學生之親筆信(非電腦列印)提出自己為何想要成為國際留學生
* Complete all custodianship forms (if applicable) (填寫監護人申請表)
* Photocopy of first page of passport (護照首頁之影本)

Application packages will not be processed without all of the above items.
You will be sent an e-mail when your application packet is complete and ready for review.
A Letter of Acknowledgement via e-mail will be sent to all applicants regarding application acceptance status. This will include the name of the school you will study at.以上所有要求文件必須齊全,否則不會受理。當學校局收到完整文件與費用後會以電子通知申請者,並會寄發通知函告訴申請者狀況,其中包含申請者即將就讀的學校名稱。

Step two: Letter of Acceptance 第二步: (入學許可通知信)
Upon receipt of a Letter of Acknowledgement, please do the following 當收到學校局的通知信後必須完成下列事項
* Pay all remaining applicable program fees. (Tuition and Insurance) 付清所有尚未繳納的各項費用(學費與保險費)
* Complete a homestay application (if applicable) 填寫HOMESTAY申請書(如需要)
Once all of the above fees have been paid, an official Letter of Acceptance will be issued 以上費用一旦繳清,學校局會發出一份正式的入學通知書

Step three:  Visa Application 第三步: (申請學生簽證)
Upon receipt of the official Letter of Acceptance, please do the following: 當收到正式的入學通知書必須完成以下事項
* Immediately contact the nearest Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) office via telephone, FAX, e-mail, or mail and request a Visa Application Form for a Study Permit. Be sure to apply as early as possible as the visa process can take over eight weeks. 立即以電話、傳真,郵件或電子郵件方式連絡最近的加拿大簽證單位提出學生簽證之申請。申請者必須盡快申請,因為簽證作業時間有時長達八周以上。
* Complete the form and include the Letter of Acceptance with your application package. 盡快提供依簽證單位所要求的證明或文件,並附上學校局提供支入學通知書。
* Wait to receive a Study Permit from CIC.等候加拿大簽證單位發出的學習許可
* Ensure you have an updated passport. 確認你的護照有效期

Please note that the International Office and the Employees of School District have no influence over the visa application process. Please direct all enquiries regarding your visa status to your local CIC office.
請謹記學校局或其任何僱員無法影響簽證之申請過程,申請者必須主動與加拿大簽證單位保持聯繫,以便得知實際狀況。

Step four: Prior to arrival 第四步: (到達前之注意事項)
* Fill out and return any forms requested by your new school. 填寫與繳交新學校所要求的入學文件
* Notify the Homestay Coordinator of your flight and arrival arrangements. 如果有事先登記住宿HOMESTAY之學生,必須通知HOMESTAY聯絡人班機資料與抵達後之相關安排
* Check the website for a list of items to bring with you. 詳細檢查各項必帶之文件或物品清單

2011年5月30日 星期一

BC省2010年公立高中成績排名前四十之學校名單與ESL學生比例

1.    University Hill Secondary                                      
    2896 Acadia Rd., Vancouver, BC V6T 1S2               
    Rating:  8.8
    ESL:     17.7%
2.    Okanagan Mission Secondary                                 
    4544 Gordon Dr., Kelowna, BC V1W 1T4                             
     Rating:  8.4
    ESL:     0.6%
3.    Sentinel Secondary                                                
    1250 Chartwell Dr., West Vancouver, BC V7S 2R2               
     Rating:  8.2
    ESL:     5.8%
4.    Lord Byng Secondary                                      
    3939 16th Ave. W Vancouver, BC V6R 3C9                 
     Rating:  8.1
    ESL:     11.2%
5.    Prince of Wales Secondary                                           
    2250 Eddington Dr., Vancouver, BC V6L 2E7                       
     Rating:  7.8
    ESL:     14.0%
6.    Rockridge Secondary                                             
    5350 Headland Dr., West Vancouver, BC V7W 3H2             
     Rating:  7.8
    ESL:     3.3%
7.    Rossland Secondary                                               
    Drawer 1269, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0                           
     Rating:  7.8
    ESL:     2.3%
8.    L V Rogers Secondary                                            
    1004 Cottonwood St, Nelson, BC V1L 3W2                  
     Rating:  7.7
    ESL:     2.7%
9.    Langley Fine Arts School                                       
    9096 Trattle St., Fort Langley, BC V1M 2S6                  
     Rating:  7.6
    ESL:     1.6%
10. Kalamalka Secondary                                      
    7900 McClounie Rd., Vernon, BC V1B 1P8                  
     Rating:  7.6
    ESL:     0.0%
11. R E Mountain Secondary                                        
    7755 202A St., Langley, BC V2Y 1W4                          
     Rating:  7.6
    ESL:     4.0%
12. Handsworth Secondary School                                
    1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver, BC V7R 1Y7           
     Rating:  7.5
    ESL:     2.0%
13. Point Grey Secondary                                      
    5350 East Blvd., Vancouver, BC V6M 3V2                   
     Rating:  7.5
    ESL:     12.0%
14. Elgin Park Secondary                                       
    13484 24 Ave., Surrey, BC V4A 2G5                                    
     Rating:  7.5
    ESL:     6.7%
15. Dover Bay Secondary                                      
    6135 McGirr Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9V 1M1                            
     Rating:  7.5
    ESL:     0.0%
16. Revelstoke Secondary                                            
    Bag 5100 Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0                                
     Rating:  7.5
    ESL:     0.2%
17. Heritage Woods Secondary                                     
    1300 David Ave., Port Moody, BC V3H 5K6                
     Rating:  7.5
    ESL:     5.4%
18. Langley Fundamental Middle/Secondary School            
    21250 42 Ave., Langley, BC V3A 8K6                    
    Rating:  7.4
    ESL:     1.5%
19. Delta Secondary                                              
    4615 51 St., Delta, BC V4K 2V8                                    
     Rating:  7.3
    ESL:     1.3%
20. Walnut Grove Secondary                                        
    8919 Walnut Grove Dr., Langley, BC V1M 2N7                    
     Rating:  7.3
    ESL:     0.8%
21. Whistler Secondary                                                
    8000 Alpine Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B8                             
     Rating:  7.2
    ESL:     1.1%
22. Semiahmoo Secondary                                           
    1785 148 St., Surrey, BC V4A 4M6                                       
     Rating:  7.2
    ESL:     15.7%
23. J N Burnett Secondary                                           
    5011 Granville Ave Richmond, BC V7C 1E6                
     Rating:  7.2
    ESL:     19.9%
24. Sir Winston Churchill Secondary                             
    7055 Heather St., Vancouver, BC V6P 3P7                            
     Rating:  7.2
    ESL:     10.3%
25. Argyle Secondary                                                  
    1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver, BC V7K 1J3              
     Rating:  7.2
    ESL:     3.3%
26. Fleetwood Park Secondary                                            
    7940 156 St., Surrey, BC V3S 3R3                                 
     Rating:  7.2
    ESL:     9.1%
27. Gleneagle Secondary School                                   
    1195 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y8                     
     Rating:  7.2
    ESL:     4.1%
28. Boundary Central Secondary                                  
    Box 159 355 5th Ave., Midway, BC V0H 1M0                      
     Rating:  7.2
    ESL:     0.0%
29. Seycove Secondary Community                                    
    1204 Caledonia Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7G 2A6 
     Rating:  7.1
    ESL:     0.5%
30. Claremont Secondary School                                  
    4980 Wesley Rd., Victoria, BC V8Y 1Y9                              
     Rating:  7.1
    ESL:     0.3%
31. Dr. Charles Best Secondary School                         
    2525 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam, BC V3J 3R8                   
     Rating:  7.1
    ESL:     1.4%
32. Hugh McRoberts Secondary                                    
    8980 Williams Rd., Richmond, BC V7A 1G6                
     Rating:  7.0
    ESL:     14.6%
33. Oak Bay Secondary                                               
    2151 Cranmore Rd., Victoria, BC V8R 1Z2                   
     Rating:  7.0
    ESL:     2.0%
34. Parkland Secondary School                                    
    10640 McDonald Park Rd., Sidney, BC V8L 5S7          
     Rating:  7.0
    ESL:     0.0%
35. Sparwood Secondary School                                   
    PO Box 67, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0                                     
     Rating:  7.0
    ESL:     0.0%
36. Burnsview Secondary                                      
    7658 112 St., Delta, BC V4C 4V8                                  
     Rating:  7.0
    ESL:     3.3%
37. West Vancouver Secondary                                    
    1750 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver, BC V7V 2G7              
     Rating:  6.9
    ESL:     5.3%
38. Fraser Heights Secondary                                       
    16060 108 Ave., Surrey, BC V4N 1M1                          
     Rating:  6.9
    ESL:     11.1%
39. Richmond Secondary                                             
    7171 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, BC V6Y 1Z3                
     Rating:  6.9
    ESL:     20.0%
40. Robert Alexander McMath Secondary                      
    4251 Garry St., Richmond, BC V7E 2T9                        
     Rating:  6.9
    ESL:     4.5%


以上資料是摘錄自Fraser Institute 2010年之School Report Cards,完整名單請自行點閱該機構網頁http://britishcolumbia.compareschoolrankings.org/SchoolsByArea.aspx?schooltype=secondary

待續。。。。