Coquitlam School District International Education

Three students. One unforgettable experience. 🇲🇽🍁

This past semester, we were proud to welcome three amazing students from PepaTEC of TEC de Monterrey to Centennial Secondary School in Coquitlam.

In their video testimonial, they share what it was like to study in Canada, build new friendships, improve their English, and experience life in our community. Their stories remind us that international education is about so much more than academics. It is about growth, connection, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with TEC de Monterrey and look forward to welcoming many more students from Mexico in the years ahead.

Thank you for being part of the Coquitlam family! ❤️

Farewell to Pinetree’s International Students!

Thank you for sharing your cultures, friendships, school spirit, and experiences with the Pinetree community this year. You have helped make Pinetree a more welcoming and vibrant place for everyone.

Safe travels, stay in touch, and come back to visit someday. The Coquitlam School District wishes you all the best in your future adventures! 🌍

Student Spotlight: Franka 🌟

As Franka’s time in Coquitlam comes to an end, we want to thank her for being such a valued member of our international education family.

Originally from Germany, Franka embraced her experience with enthusiasm, made meaningful friendships, and became an important part of her school community. Her hard work, positive attitude, and contributions were recognized when she was selected as one of the Top International Students this year.

We are so grateful that Franka chose Coquitlam for her study abroad experience. We will truly miss having her in our program and school community. While it is never easy to say goodbye, we know she has an exciting future ahead.

Congratulations, Franka, and thank you for being such an amazing part of our program!

🎬✨ Congratulations, Gabriella! ✨🎬

We are proud to recognize Gabriella from Pinetree Secondary School as one of the winners of the Coquitlam School District International Education Short Video Contest!

Gabriella’s video stood out for its creativity, enthusiasm, and excellent portrayal of student life in Coquitlam. Through her unique perspective, she helped showcase what makes her school and our community such a welcoming and exciting place for international students.

As a contest winner, Gabriella will be awarded $1,000 in recognition of her outstanding work.

Thank you, Gabriella, for sharing your Coquitlam experience and for helping inspire future students from around the world.

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🎬🏆 Congratulations to Our 2026 Video Contest Winners! 🏆🎬

A huge congratulations to Ardalan and Gabriella, the two winners of the Coquitlam School District International Education Short Video Contest!

Their creative videos captured what makes their schools and the Coquitlam experience so special, showcasing student life, learning, friendships, and community in a unique and inspiring way.

For their outstanding efforts, both students have been awarded $1,000.

Thank you, Ardalan and Gabriella, for sharing your stories and helping future students discover what makes studying in Coquitlam such an amazing experience.

👏 Congratulations once again! First up is Ardalan’s video. We’ll post Gabriela’s video on Wednesday.

CoquitlamSchools StudentLife VideoContest Congratulations FutureLeaders 🎉📚🌎

Our international students took to the track and field competition with incredible energy, determination, and school spirit.

Congratulations to all of the students who participated. We are so proud of you!