- 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.
— Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) webpage.
–PLEASE NOTE: Coastal College of BC 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 local BCSIS service provider.
Resources for post-secondary students
- Education in British Columbia
- EducationPlannerBC
- Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
- LearnLiveBC
- Employment Standards & Workplace Safety
- Work as a student
- Help your spouse or common-law partner work in Canada
- Housing
— Sparrow Share Sparrow is a home sharing platform across Canada that can help you find rooms to rent and share.
— Residential Tenancy Act Be an informed renter by reading the BC tenancy act.
— BC Housing—a place to check for housing incentives and rental assistance programs
— GEC Living-“Vancouver’s largest off-campus student housing.”
- Financial Assistance
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid.html\
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. https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/ways-to-bank/tutorials/index.html
- Medical Insurance
Medical Insurance: To 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 copy to the college.
- Work in Canada
- WorkBC 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 about BC’s labour market and industries.
- Job Search Websites
- Income Tax
Visit Taxes for International students studying in Canada on the CRA website to learn about how income taxes work in Canada and if you need to file a tax return. You may also visit Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to learn more.
- Your T2202 official tax receipt from the college will be available to you for tax filing purposes. These forms are sent to you in a secured format by the end of February.
- 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: https://www.translink.ca/trip-planner
UBER: A ride sharing app for destinations that may be harder to get to with public transportation. www.uber.com
- Child Care