International/Out-of-Province Students
Vista Virtual School (VVS) offers Alberta students high-quality, flexible online courses with no set class times. Students complete assignments and activities according to the schedule provided by their teachers. This flexibility helps students manage their time and commitments while staying on track with their education.
GRADE 1-12 COURSES
Visit our Course Catalogue for a full list of courses, materials, and prerequisite requirements.
ASYNCHRONOUS DELIVERY
With no live classes, students can study at any time of day.
- Grades 1-3 work through print-based courses.
- Grades 4-12 use online courses with some printed textbooks and materials.
- All students submit assessments online via Moodle.
To meet assessment submission deadlines, plan on spending at least 8 hours per week on each core (5-credit) course.
Notice: If you are overseas, you may experience difficulties accessing Moodle. In such cases, using a VPN service may be necessary to ensure access.
TEACHER SUPPORT
Certificated teachers are available by email, phone, or virtual meeting during school hours.
ACCREDITED BY ALBERTA EDUCATION
Courses follow Alberta’s Programs of Study, and marks are reported to parents, guardians, and Alberta Education. Grade 10-12 course marks are recorded on the Alberta high school transcript and myPass.
ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
International/Out-of-Province students are 19 years old or younger as of September 1 of the current school year and do not normally live in Alberta. This includes:
- Students who live outside Alberta or whose home address is outside the province.
- Students temporarily living in Alberta whose parent or guardian does not ordinarily reside in Alberta (for example, international, visiting, or exchange students).
- Students enrolled in Alberta Accredited International Schools (AAIS).
View our International Student Eligibility & Requirements for more information.
REGISTRATION
Register through a parent, legal guardian, or student (if 18+ or living independently) PHSD SchoolEngage account. Please do not create a new account if one was previously set up for a VVS or PHSD student or parent.
| GRADE 1-9 2025/26 |
SEMESTER 1 2025/2026 |
SEMESTER 2 2025/26 |
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| Runs from: | August 27, 2025 to June 18, 2026 | August 27, 2025 to January 27, 2026 | January 28, 2026 to June 24, 2026 |
| Registration opens: | March 3, 2025 | June 26, 2025 | November 18, 2025 |
| Registration closes: | December 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. MST | October 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. MDT | March 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MST *Registrations submitted after January 9 are considered late |
| Deadline to request a course add/switch: | December 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. MST | October 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. MDT | March 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MST |
| Deadline to request a course withdrawal with tuition refund: | March 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MST | November 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. MDT | March 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MST |
COURSE FEES & REFUNDS
Full payment is required within 72 hours of registration approval. Unfortunately, VVS cannot accept partial payments, or payments plans.
VVS can accept payment from third party payer organizations that agree to cover course and/or material costs for a student.
Please review our Policies for more details.
| FEE | COST | |
| Course & Material Fees | ||
| Grade 1-9 Tuition Fees | $1050 per course | |
| Grade 10-12 Tuition Fees | $210 per credit | |
| – Tuition for a 5-credit course | $1050 | |
| – Tuition for a 3-credit course | $630 | |
| – Tuition for a 1-credit course | $210 | |
| Textbook & Material Fees | Varies – Pricing can be found in our Course Catalogue Materials are fully refundable if returned within 30 days of the semester end date in reusable condition. |
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| Grades 1-6 PHSD Technology Fee | $20 per school year | |
| Grades 7-12 PHSD Technology Fee | $35 per school year | |
| Shipping Options | ||
| Ship Materials to Alberta Address | $25 per order On October 8, shipping fees increased from $20 due to the Canada Post strike and having to use an alternate courier. |
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| Ship Materials to an Address Outside of Alberta | $25 minimum or full cost of shipping fees per order | |
| Pickup Materials from Calgary Campus | No cost | |
| Additional Fees | ||
| Course Switch Fee Applies to each course switch (add and withdraw) made after enrollment |
$25 per course switch request | |
| Re-registration Fee For students who wish to re-register for a Semester 1 course in Semester 2 |
$250 per course | |
| Withdrawal Processing Fee A withdrawal processing fee is deducted from the tuition refund if a request is made before the withdrawal deadline. Unfortunately, course withdrawals requested after the deadline are not eligible for any tuition refund. |
$150 per course | |
| Diploma Exam Fee | $60 per exam | |
| French Placement Exam Fee Available for students with prior experience in French who may need help deciding which French course to start with. Email vvsupport@pembinahills.ca for details. |
$25 | |
REGISTER NOW!
Registration must be completed by a parent, guardian, or student if 18+ or living independently. Please DO NOT create a new SchoolEngage account as this will create delays in processing your request.
If you are in semester one and need extra time to complete your course(s), you can re-register for the same course in the next semester for a $250 fee. This option is not available to semester two or summer courses.
To re-register for your semester one course in semester two, log in to your SchoolEngage account and complete the semester two registration form.