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Students from all over the world choose Canadian colleges and universities to receive their post-secondary education. To better support you while you navigate student life and being in a diverse and inclusive country, the following tabs will help to guide you with information about living and furthering your education in Canada.

 

We offer virtual and in-person orientations for students upon request.

 

Please contact Director of Instruction: Jas Bains jas@coastalcollegeofbc.com.

 

  • Study in Canada

    EduCanada.ca is the official Government of Canada website for international students looking to study in Canada! They are here to help you search for study programs, get cost estimates, apply for scholarships and plan your life in Canada.

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    –PLEASE NOTE: ºìÌÒÊÓƵ does not provide post-graduation work permits

    –BC Settlement and Integration Services (BCSIS) Program

    If applicable a local settlement service provider may be able to assist you. To learn more about what services may be available to you, contact your localÌý.

    Resources for post-secondary students

  • Housing

    ÌýÌýSparrow is a home sharing platform across Canada that can help you find rooms to rent and share.

    —ÌýÌýBe an informed renter by reading the BC tenancy act.

    —Ìý—a place to check for housing incentives and rental assistance programs

    — -“Vancouver’s largest off-campus student housing.â€

  • Financial Assistance

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    Banking –The Royal Bank of Canada has online tutorials to answer all of your banking needs. Whichever financial institution you choose will be available to guide you and support you with any questions you may have.

  • Medical Insurance

    Medical Insurance: ÌýTo satisfy this requirement you may submit a copy of your MSP coverage Or if you have another kind of basic medical insurance other than MSP, you may submit a copyÌýto the college.

  • Work in Canada
    • is maintained by the Government of British Columbia. It hosts a wealth of information that can be very useful for planning your career and learning aboutÌý.
    • Job Search Websites

  • Income Tax

    VisitÌýÌýon the CRA website to learn about how income taxes work in Canada and if you need to file a tax return. You may also visitÌýÌýto learn more.

    • YourÌýofficial tax receipt form the college will be availableÌýto you for tax filing purposes.
  • Daily Life

    –Transportation

    • A great way to plan transportation to get around the city and surrounding area is by using the BC Transit Trip Planner:Ìýhttps://www.translink.ca/trip-plannerÌý

    UBER: A ride sharing app for destinations that may be harder to get to with public transportation.

  • Child Care