For the 2008-2009 school year more than 10,000 students aged 6-18 from 37 countries chose to study in BC. They made that choice due to the excellent educational opportunities available to them and to experience "The Best Place on Earth" - British Columbia. BC is Canada's playground and tourist destination for other provinces, the United States and the world! Enjoy outdoor recreation from summer activities like fishing, sailing, kayaking, surfing, camping, golf, and hiking to winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. For more information watch the video on the side bar.
- Superior Education.
British Columbia teachers and institutions are ranked among the best in the world. - Quality of life.
The standard of living is high in British Columbia and Canada. - Living in Paradise
Canada is known for its natural beauty.
Why study in BC?
K-12 Programs
- BC has one of the top K-12 education
programs in the world - The BC High School "Dogwood" Diploma is recognized at institutions around the world
Universities
- British Columbia is currently the leading destination for international students in Canada, with an estimated 140,000 short- and long-term students studying at all levels in our province from across the globe.
- You're making a smart move by choosing to study in BC. According to magazines like The Economist and institutions like the United Nations,
BC is the best place in the world to learn, live and play.
Getting Here
- More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year and even more come to Canada to learn English or French. Foreign students bring a rich culture to our classrooms. Your knowledge and skills are welcome in our schools.
- Canada welcomes you as a tourist, student or temporary worker. Depending on where you live, and the reason for your visit, you will need to meet certain entry requirements
- The provinces regulate education and schools in Canada. For more detailed information on living and studying in a specific province or territory, contact the school where you wish to study. Click here to find out more.
