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Why Study in British Columbia, Canada?

BC offers the highest quality of education at all levels. You can experience all the new and exciting opportunities of living in BC while reaching your educational goals and aspirations.

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The Benefits of a BC Education

Education-the Most Important Investment of a Lifetime

Canadian and BC schools know that education at any age or level is one of the biggest and most important investments that you can make for your future. That is why schools in British Columbia strive to put students needs and a high quality education above everything else. When you study in Canada you will have access to the best teachers, facilities and lifestyles available for international students. When you complete your education in BC you will have made one of the best and most rewarding decisions.

First Class Learning Experience in a Spectacular Natural Setting

With world class schools that specialize in so many different leading edge programs, students and trainees of all ages and backgrounds can gain a first class education in one of the world's most beautiful regions. Come and see why thousands of people choose to make British Columbia their first choice for international education. British Columbia - the ideal choice in Canada.

A Choice of Hundreds of Programs and Many Schools

From accounting to zoology, international students can choose from many different and exciting programs. There are many opportunities for English language studies through a variety of programs, including ones with cultural and recreational activities. Short and long term programs are offered from beginner to advanced levels, and for students of all ages. Click here for a listing of institutions and programs.

A Supportive Learning Environment

British Columbia schools offer a variety of support services for international students including homestay, on-campus accommodation and orientation sessions. Studying in British Columbia is an experience that you will not forget.

Travel Convenience

Domestic and international airlines serve hundreds of routes from Vancouver and Victoria International Airports. Frequent passenger and freight services are available to cities all around the world. Both airports have visitor information centres to help you when you arrive.

Vancouver has more weekly international flights than Seattle and San Francisco, and is a leading North American hub for the Asia Pacific region. Flights to the interior and ferries to Vancouver Island cities are easily and frequently available from Vancouver.

Mild Climate

British Columbia's natural environment is strikingly beautiful and diverse. The coast is dominated by the spectacular Coast Mountain Range and rain forests. The plateau and canyon country of the interior gives way to prairie in the northeast corner of the province and to the Rocky Mountains in the southeast.

The southwest part of the province, where most of the population lives, has a temperate climate. Summers are dry, sunny and warm, rather than hot or humid. Winters are mild and snowfall is minimal.

To see current weather conditions and weather stats, click here.