An overview of how BC's K-12 and post-secondary systems work, written for people new to Canada.
WelcomeBC - Education Infowelcomebc.ca(opens in a new tab)Education & Learning in BC
Registering for school, funding further study, and building Canadian credentials.
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Search and apply to any of BC's 25 public post-secondary institutions through one account.
EducationPlannerBCeducationplannerbc.ca(opens in a new tab)Apply for loans, grants, and scholarships to help cover the cost of BC post-secondary education.
StudentAid BCstudentaidbc.ca(opens in a new tab)A newspaper written for adult English learners, with three reading levels covering BC and Canada news.
The Westcoast Readerthewestcoastreader.com(opens in a new tab)Bridging programs and skills training that connect your existing education to Canadian credentials.
ISSofBC - Education & Trainingissbc.org(opens in a new tab)Scholarships specifically for newcomer and refugee students pursuing further education in BC.
ISSofBC - Education Awardsissbc.org(opens in a new tab)How to register your children for school, including the English language support most districts offer.
BC Ministry of Educationgov.bc.ca(opens in a new tab)The Newcomer Welcome Centre registers students from over 40 countries and offers multilingual support for families.
Vancouver School Board - Newcomer Welcome Centrevsb.bc.ca(opens in a new tab)Residents recommend which library programs and free local courses are actually worth your time.
Peer discussion, not official guidance. NewToBC lists verified library programs.
r/britishcolumbiareddit.com(opens in a new tab)Shorter, skills-focused courses can be a faster way back into the workforce while you plan longer-term studies.
EducationPlannerBC - Micro-Credentialseducationplannerbc.ca(opens in a new tab)Discussion on how Canadian institutions and employers evaluate credentials earned outside Canada.
Peer discussion, not official guidance. The Office for International Credential Recognition is the authority.
r/ImmigrationCanadareddit.com(opens in a new tab)