As a general rule, we recommend submitting your application at least 2 months prior to the start date of your preferred program. Please contact CSBA if the date has passed, as your personal circumstances may be considered. Please note that winter accommodation is very difficult to organize on short notice, so we recommend applying as early as possible if you wish to include accommodation in your program.

If you have dual citizenship then a visa is not required. If you do not have Canadian citizenship, a student visa is required for anyone planning to go to school for 6 months or more within a single visit.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer any guarantees with regards to acceptance or time frame. The Government of Canada takes full responsibility for the acceptance and approval of your application. In our experience, it takes 3 – 4 weeks from application submission to acceptance.

The entrance qualification starts at 17 years of age. You may enroll in a specialized high-school program that is run through a partnership between Whistler Secondary School and CSBA. Extra tutoring, mentoring and sports training is available to students enrolled in the CSBA program. It is possible to attend an interview for special consideration, if you are under the age of 17.

For students who have not completed high school, evidence of experience in and knowledge of the intended field of study must be provided. Please see each program page for more details.

There are no upper limits to age. All nationalities are welcome with an approved student visa.

It will be selected after taking into consideration the English ability, the level of sports, the achievement in the event. For example to date, one person (demonstrator level) in skiing, one in golf (level where you can compete in a professional tournament) and one in snowboarding (professional qualified person level) were selected as special students.

Students should budget accordingly for accommodation, living expenses (like food, transportation and daily essentials), round-trip air tickets, and International travel health insurance. Every program, with regards to what is included in the tuition fee, is different. Some include instructor license fees, lift tickets and more. Please confirm the details of your program.

Students are required to have an English proficiency level of at least IELTs 4.0 or equivalent. We have an alternative ESL program for students who do not have the meet requirements (see the ESL program page for more details). Students who wish to attend the high-school program at Whistler Secondary School will be required to meet the school’s English entrance standards.

Bring your favourite sports equipment or purchase it locally – we have many sports shops in Whistler.

This will depend on your airline. Please check with your airline, you may need to reserve space for extra or oversized baggage.

CSBA cannot make changes to your program once you have arrived. It is possible for you to extend a short-term program to the seasonal program, but there may be some restrictions. It is best to consult with one of our program counsellors before leaving your home country.

Like Japan, Canada is one of the safest countries in the world. Whistler has a good reputation and crime is rare.

While it is not impossible to find a week-long homestay, it’s unlikely to be an option in winter months. Please consult with our counsellors to determine the availability.

It is possible; however, you will be required to manage it yourself. If you are looking to arrange accommodation by yourself, please let the counsellors know as soon as possible.

You must purchase International travel health insurance. If you cannot provide proof of purchase, admission to the program will be denied.