Summer School – International
Vista Virtual School is excited to offer a summer semester for international students! Embrace the opportunity to elevate your education during the vibrant months of summer. Our specially designed courses are condensed to perfectly fit the summer term while upholding Alberta Education’s standards.
All VVS courses are asynchronous which means that students do not attend a class at a specific time, rather they complete their assignments according to the schedule outlined by their course teachers. This allows students to work at their own pace and around other commitments, while also having an outline to help them stay organized and motivated.
Our summer term is suitable for students wanting to upgrade course marks, catch up on missed courses or earn extra high school credits and create room in next year’s schedule!
WHO CAN ENROLL IN THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUMMER TERM?
- Students who ordinarily live outside of Alberta
- Students living in Alberta without Canadian citizenship
- Students studying at Alberta Accredited International Schools (AAIS)
To determine if you fall under one of these categories, please review our eligibility criteria document for international students.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENROLL IN A COURSE?
The registration fee for summer school is $200 per credit.
Is Summer School right for you?
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2025 SUMMER SCHOOL VIDEO
If you are planning to register for the 2025 summer semester, we highly recommend watching this video, as it contains essential information!
2025 SUMMER SCHOOL DATES
April 14 – Summer Semester Registration Opens
June 6 @ 3:00 P.M. – Summer Semester Registration Closes
July 1 – First Day of the Summer Semester
July 7 @ 12:00 p.m. (NOON) – Summer School Course Withdrawal Deadline for ALL students
- To receive a tuition refund, our VVS 2024-2025 SUMMER Course Addition/Switch/Withdrawal Form must be submitted before noon on July 7. Withdrawal requests submitted after this deadline will not qualify for a refund.
July 25 – Last Day to Submit Course Assessment(s) Unless otherwise specified by your course teacher
July 28 – July 31 – Exam Week
July 31 @ 3:00 P.M. – Deadline to complete exams
August 5-13 – Diploma Exams – pertains only to specific 30 level courses
INTERNATIONAL COURSES OFFERED FOR SUMMER 2025
Mathematics
- Mathematics 30-1
- Mathematics 30-2
Science
- Biology 20
- Chemistry 20
- Physics 20
- Science 20
- Physics 30
- Science 30
English Language Arts
- English Language Arts 30-1
- English Language Arts 30-2
Social Studies
- Social Studies 30-1
- Social Studies 30-2
For a full list of international courses offered in the 2025 summer semester, please click here.
COURSE LOAD
Successful international students will commit at least 20 hours per week to complete a 5-credit course, plus submitting assessments. Please take this into consideration when deciding on your course load. There are no extensions for summer courses.
International students may register for a maximum of 5-credits (one core course).
Students must work regularly in their courses, submitting work throughout the summer term and adhere to their provided timelines. Students should not be away for more than 3 days at a time with no more than 6 days away total from the course.
Those looking to withdraw from a course should log-in to SchoolEngage and fill out the Vista Virtual School COURSE WITHDRAWAL Form. Withdrawing from a course does not automatically cancel a diploma exam registration. This must be cancelled directly in myPass.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Ready to register? Please visit our Registration page for detailed instructions.
Additional Information
- You Cannot Be Enrolled in the Same Course at Another School: Students are not allowed to be registered for the same course at another school during the summer term. For details on registration eligibility and the admission process, please refer to the Registration webpage.
- You Must Have the Prerequisite Course Mark(s) on Your Detailed Academic Report (DAR): When registering, students must upload their DAR or provide an official final report card or transcript. (Screenshots, progress reports, or emails from school counselors or teachers cannot be accepted.) This is to confirm that you have the required prerequisite mark. For Summer School 2025, adult and international students must meet all prerequisite requirements to register for courses. Please review this prerequisite chart to confirm eligibility.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT
Due to condensed course content and a compressed summer timeline, exam accommodations and support may be limited. Please discuss accommodations and supports with your teacher upon registration.
If you require extensive and/or unique exam accommodations/support, you are encouraged to speak to an Inclusive Education teacher or the course teacher prior to registering.
Flexible timelines and significant changes to assignment submission due dates, for core courses, will not be an available accommodation.
MATERIALS, FEES, AND REFUNDS
TEXTBOOK AND MATERIAL FEES
Required materials have a caution fee that is 100% refundable when materials are returned within 30 days of completion/withdrawal and in reusable condition.
Refer to our Course Catalogue for materials and pricing.
– Note: Full payment for materials is due within 72 hours of registration.
SHIPPING FEES
Those residing outside of Alberta are responsible for out-of-province shipping fees.*Materials that are ordered for summer courses are shipped as they are ordered.
Students residing in the Calgary region are required to pick up their materials from the VVS Calgary campus or pay a $25 flat rate shipping fee. Those residing outside of Calgary but within Alberta will have materials shipped to them for the $25 flat rate shipping fee.
*NEW* COURSE SWITCH FEE
A $25 non-refundable fee will be applied to any course change requests made after your original registration form has been processed. If you submit a Course Additions/Changes/Withdrawals Form requesting a course switch, the fee will be added to your ledger and must be paid before we will proceed with withdrawing the original course and adding the new course.
To avoid any delays with your registration, please carefully review your course selections at the time of completing your original registration form. If you have any questions or need assistance selecting courses, please reach out to an academic counsellor.
REFUNDS
| Refund Policy for International Summer School Students | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fees | |
| Registration withdrawn on or before the summer school withdrawal deadline (July 7 @ 12:00 p.m.) | Refund minus $100 processing fee |
| Registration withdrawn after the summer school withdrawal deadline (July 7 @ 12:00 p.m.) | No refund |
| Required Instructional Materials | |
| Application declined by VVS | Full refund |
| Application cancelled at student’s request before the registration is processed and any course materials are shipped | Full refund |
| Textbooks and instructional materials returned in reusable/resealable condition within 30 days from the semester end date | Full Refund |
| Textbooks and instructional materials returned in reusable/resealable condition between 30 days and 180 days from the semester end date | Refund less a 25% restocking fee Note: any returns that exceed a 180-day period will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Ordered materials not picked up from the Calgary campus within 20 days of the registration date (if applicable) | Order cancelled; Full refund |
*See our Policies page for more information on textbooks and material returns, refunds and shipping fees.
AUGUST 2025 DIPLOMA EXAM INFORMATION
Check our Diploma Exams webpage for more details on dates, times and locations.
Reminder: Diploma exams are not the same as course final exams; students must write both
For students not located in Alberta, please contact vvsupport@pembinahills.ca for more information regarding Diploma Exams.
CONTACT US
Have questions?
Give us a call at 1-855-974-5333 x5317 or email vvsupport@pembinahills.ca
Last Updated: April 9, 2025