CISM - Canada International Student Magazine

We have all seen it on TV: boys and girls dressed in preppy suits and skirts, schools that resemble Hogwarts in Harry Potter, and exciting dorm lives that often involve monsters, magic and mystery. While boarding schools in real life are nothing like what we see in the movies, they offer a wonderful opportunity for students to learn a number of life skills, make life-long friends and make precious memories while having access to a high-quality education.  What are boarding schools really like?  Boarding schools offer students a unique learning experience that is different from traditional day schools. Life at

About Bodwell  Founded in 1991, Bodwell High School has quickly become well-regarded among international students as a leading, co-educational private boarding school with plenty of resources for university preparation. Offering education to students between Grades 8 and 12, Bodwell’s diverse student population of local and international students contributes to a rich learning experience. With students from over 40 countries, Bodwell is a place where everyone can build long-lasting friendships and lifelong memories.  Bodwell’s purpose is to “provide a culturally diverse environment for students from around the globe and enable them to become active learners and well-rounded citizens who contribute positively

If you are passionate about healthcare and working with people, Douglas College’s Faculty of Health Sciences welcomes you with open arms! If that doesn’t do it, what if we tell you that Douglas College is the only public college in British Columbia that offers educational programs for Health Information Management professionals? That’s something to think about! Overview of the program The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Information Management (HIM) is a one-of-a-kind health science program unique to Douglas College. In this program, students will gain competitive skills and practical, hands-on experience, be involved in their local community, and learn more about

About SD60: Peace River North School District Peace River North, a school district in Fort St. John, offers world-class academic programs that prepare graduates for future achievements and success. International students receive top-tier education from British Columbia government-certified teachers in the school district. Under fully developed programs, international students can expect high academic standards while surrounded by a small, tighter-knit community of staff and peers.  The School District is a “home away from home,” meaning that international students commonly feel their school and Fort St. John is a secondary home while staying with homestay families. As SD60 claims, modern school

Fly High with One of the 16 New Express Entry Eligible Occupations in the Aviation Industry at Fanshawe College! Take flight with Fanshawe College’s aviation repair and technology programs! Discover your passion for everything about aerospace where you can enroll today! Before you start reading, here’s an important announcement from the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada): With the recent switchover to the NOC 2021 system, aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors now fall under the 16 newly eligible occupations for Express Entry. If you want to learn more about this announcement?  Today’s NOC Changes Will Affect Express Entry Candidates

The University of Victoria (UVic) is the oldest post-secondary institution in British Columbia. It was formerly known as “Victoria College,” established in 1903, and it belongs to Canada, known as “Harvard in the North.” In 1963, UVic became a public university in BC with funding from the provincial government. The Pathway Program is a one-year bridging course offered by the Language Center (ELC) for international students whose language performance has yet to reach the standard. International students who meet the language and academic requirements can directly enter this course’s subsequent courses. Through this dedicated one-year pathway program, students will complete

What is the Academic Transition Program? The Academic Transition Program, or ATP for short, makes the Greater Victoria School District unique. This is Victoria International Education’s (VIE) innovative academic program that sets out to help international students transition into the Canadian public school system, the Vancouver Island environment and high school graduation. The program’s courses are designed to assist students in their learning and understanding of the English language while building a solid foundation so they can enter colleges, universities and other post-secondary programs.  Because the ATP helps international students with their English studies, students will be able to work

The Vancouver School Board (VSB) has a unique school system called Mini School. It is a school system that exists independently in the Vancouver Public School Board system. Before introducing the mini schools, let us look at how students can transition from elementary to secondary school in VSB. According to the usual method of the school board, junior high school students are directly allocated according to the affiliated schools. The elementary schools are for K- grade 7 students, while the secondary schools are for grades 8-12. After students finish the 7th grade of elementary school, they will automatically enter the