Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Email:

SummerLearning@surreyschools.ca

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Address:

14033 92 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3V 0B7

How to register Online:

Secondary & Adult Learners Registration

Click this link for further details: Registration

You must have your PEN number to register.  Contact your school if your PEN number does not appear on your report card. Or, please click Here and follow the instructions to find your PEN.

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Start and End Date for Full Credit:

Full Credit Course Dates: Thursday, July 02 - Friday, July 31, 2026

Online registration opens: TBA

Online registration closes: TBA

Start and End Date for Refresher:

Refresher Course Dates: Monday, July 06 - Friday, July 24, 2026

Online Registration opens: TBA

Online Registration closes: TBA

Am I eligible to register for Summer Learning classes if I attend a private school or am an Out-of-District student?

Yes, whether you are an out-of-district student or a private school student, you are eligible to register for Surrey School District Summer Learning classes.  You will need to provide your PEN number and upload the necessary documents on our secure registration website. Required documents are as follows:    

1.  Photo Identification for the Parent/Guardian: such as Driver’s License, Photo BC Services Card, BCID card, Indigenous documentation, or passport

2.  Evidence of Guardianship: Guardianship documentation naming the parent or guardian (Birth Certificate, a Legal Guardianship or Custody Order, immigration or court documents)

3.  Proof of Student’s Birthdate:  Evidence of birth date for the student (Birth Certificate, Passport/NEXUS Pass, Canada Immigration Document, Permanent Resident Card, Court Order, or other government-issued document).

4.Canadian Citizenship Status for the Parent or Guardian: (Canadian Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card or Certificate, Passport, Permanent Resident Card or Confirmation of Permanent Residency).

 Families with temporary immigration status must provide an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) document: Work Permit, Study Permit, or Refugee Claimant Document.

5. Evidence of Residence of Parent/Guardian in BC: 

BC government-issued photo identification with address.

When there is no government-issued photo identification, the Principal determines address of residence based on two documents that show the name of the parent/guardian:

• Property Assessment

• Utility Bill (hydro, gas, cable, internet, mobile phone)

• Vehicle Insurance/Registration

• Signed Residential Tenancy Agreement (RTB-1)

• Home or tenant insurance policy

• Notarized Landlord Letter (if informal tenancy)

Contact your home school if your PEN number does not appear on your report card. 

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Can I take more than 1 course?

Yes, you can take up to 2. However, we recommend only taking 1 full credit course as it is fast-paced and intense as it is covering 1 full year in 5 weeks.

I didn’t receive a confirmation email. What should I do?

First, check your junk folders. If not there you can request a new email be sent to you by emailing SummerLearning@surreyschools.ca 

You must include your PEN, Legal Name, and Date of Birth in your email so we can find you.

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The classes I want are full.  What do I do now?

You can keep checking for the availability through the online registration to see if there have been any withdrawals by viewing the ‘regular’ online registration link.

How do I add another class?

If you have already registered a course previously you will need to go through your original confirmation email and use your 8-digit password and a link, you can check availability through the link provided in the confirmation email.

How do I withdraw or change my courses?

While registration is still open, use the link and the 8-digit password in the most recent confirmation email.

After registration closes, Course Change/Withdrawal link is available here: Withdrawals

Whenever you make a change, you will receive a new confirmation email.

Do not call the Summer Learning school sites before TBA as there will be no staff on site until the first day.

What is the fee for International Students?

Click this link for further details: International Fee-Paying Students

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What is the Withdrawal and Refund Policy?

Last day to withdraw is TBA.  Refund requests must be put in writing to SummerLearning@surreyschools.ca no later than TBA.  No refunds will be granted for requests made after this date.  To ensure prompt processing, please use “Refund Request” as the subject line in your email.

You must include your PEN, Legal Name, Date of Birth, phone number and the courses that you have registered for, when you call to pay, or email to withdraw.

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Where do I register for French Immersion courses?

We do not offer any Secondary Summer French Immersion courses. Speak to your school counselor if you have concerns.

Do you offer the Numeracy and Literacy Assessments?

No. Please speak to your school to schedule.

I am under 19 years of age but have already graduated can I still register for Summer Learning?

I am an adult. How do I register?

Adult Program - Invergarry -Summer Session is delivered through Invergarry Adult Education Centre.  Registration will be in person at Invergarry Adult Education Centre.

Registration Dates:

TBA

Information about the upcoming Adult Program - Invergarry -Summer Session will be coming in Spring of 2026. Please visit the Invergarry Summer Learning website here: Summer Learning or contact them directly:

• Phone604-595-8218
  Fax 604-596-5127
  Email invergarryadulted@surreyschools.ca

I’m not sure which class to pick.  Which one is best for me?

Talk to your school counsellor. Our clerical team is unable to give academic advice to students.

Will classes be online or in person?

All classes are in person. 

For online learning with Surrey Schools, you can visit our other program pages for more information. Surrey Schools offers online learning through SAIL (Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning).