WELCOME TO ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER (AIV) - a one stop website for students interested in studying in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). We have organized the information in our online guide so that you don’t have to search through the Web. It is all here for you here, all in one convenient place.

Metro Vancouver also known as Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) has a current population of 2.25 million as of 2007. The top five most spoken languages are English, Chinese Languages, Punjabi, German, and French.

Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia (BC) and it is widely regarded as one of the most “livable” cities in the world. With moderate climate and natural beauty, it is understandable that Vancouver has become a popular choice for many international students.

Congratulations, if you have committed to study here! If you are undecided, we would be pleased to help you arrive at an informed decision.

Our services for international students include application for schools prior to arrival, accommodation arrangements, and also transportation together with orientation upon arrival to Vancouver International Airport. We will ensure that students are well prepared for their arrival and quick settlement in this wonderful city.

Vancouver has two major public universities in the Lower Mainland, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU). Other well-known universities within BC include University of Victoria (UVIC), Trinity Western University (TWU), and University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) provides polytechnic education and grants degrees in several fields. Vancouver Community College (VCC), Langara College, Capilano College, Columbia College, Douglas College, and Kwantlen University College, along with many other colleges in surrounding communities, provide career, trade, and university-transfer programs. For arts schools, there are Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and Vancouver Film School.

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