RCOA is providing Distributed Learning to a few students who are “ordinarily residents” of British Columbia, but temporarily out of province. RCOA has determined that if the vast majority of the following indicators or evidences can be demonstrated as true, then that student may claim “ordinary resident” status, and may receive and participate in an educational program:
- There is no specific time limit that a student must only be “out of BC”.
- Passports, citizenship cards, birth certificates, driving licenses.
- Local utility of property ownership or leasing or rental of dwelling.
- Mailing address
- Bank accounts/credit cards
- Registration of automobile, etc…
The parent/legal guardian must be lawfully in Canada by demonstrating proof that they are one of the following:
- Canadian citizen
- Landed immigrant
- Refugee
- Student Visa (more than 1 year)
- Work Visa (more than 1 year)
- Diplomat or consular official
RCOA will require that all parents sign a Residency Form developed by the office of the Inspector of Independent Schools.
