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About our Students
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70% are from Turkiye
70% of our students are Female
70% are High School / College students
Term
The length of stays vary per student, it can be anywhere from
Short term ( 1 month ) to
Long term ( 10 months ).
The average is 2-3 months.
Trends
Short Term
Students are throughout the year, but we see a rise in during spring break (Feb – Mar), and summer break (Jun-Sept) for high schools and college/universities.
ESL School
Majority
of our students will be attending ESL schools in Downtown Vancouver.
Long Term
Students will attend a ESL School for a few months, then transfer to a vocational school, for a certification or diploma.
Students with a Work Permit
Will go to an ESL school on average 3-6 months, then work for the remainder of their 1 year Working Holiday visa
Prior to the student's arrival
Orientation in home country
The agencies we are partnered with, prepare the students prior to their study abroad program.
Conversational ESL
Most agencies in Japan will provide free basic conversational English classes
Day Of Arrival
Airport Pickup
We pick up the students from the airport, drive them to our office in North Vancouver for an orientation.
Orientation
We provide an orientation on living in Vancouver on day 1. Subjects such as taking public transportation, homestay rules and expectations, and other subjects, as well as a Q&A session.
Homestay Dropoff
An English & Turkish speaking driver will drop off the student, go over the basic layout and rules of your home, with you and the student.
Dinner with Host Family
The students will probably be tired from their travels, but they will be hungry. A dinner and conversation with the family is a must for their first day.
What our Students are provided with
Every one of our students is provided with a package to help assist their living in Vancouver.
A Map of Vancouver
A Map of Downtown Vancouver with points of interests and the location of our support office.
Guidebook
We have created a guidebook for the students in house. It is updated regularly and consists of topics such as; Public Transportation, Homestay, Safety, Do’s and Don’ts, Finance, common English phrases, etc.
Map to/from school
A map created for each individual student from their homestay to their school. We always choose the safest route for the student.
Membership Card
Our membership card has the student’s name, arrival/departure dates, our office address and hours of operation, phone number, email and our 24 hour emergency contact number.
Medical Translator
We have made a strategic partnership with TransMed Canada, a certified medical translation company, for all our medical translations, from common colds and symptoms to medical emergencies. Majority of the time the medical translator will do all the paper work for the medical insurance claims, which leaves the students free from paperwork, and payments.
Compass Card
We provide the students with a compass card on day one, so they can get to school without worrying about how to pay and how much to pay. Just Tap and Go!
Homestay Rules & Agreement
All students are provided with Homestay Rules and Agreements.
School Information
Everything the student needs to know about their first day of school.
Rules for Minors
Rules are different for minors; curfews, activities, and other things a minor can or cannot do…
They should know what is and what isn’t allowed in Canada.
Homestay
Canadian families open up their home to host international students as part of the Schools Districts Homestay Program. Living in homstay is more than improving your english or learning new skills. Students have the opportunities to fully immerse themselves into the Canadian culture.Our two daceds of experiencs in the field shows that students that live in a homestay where they feel at “home away from home’, are more successful in adapting to Canadian culture and education system.
If you are interested in joining our Homestay program for a memorable experience, click here for application form.
Guardianship
Who is a minor child?
In Canada, each province or territory defines the age of majority. Anyone under the age of majority at the time of their arrival in Canada is considered to be a minor child.
• The age of majority is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan.
• The age of majority is 19 in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon.
Minor children intending to study in Canada are required to have an assigned custodian before they apply for a study permit before entering Canada.
When a custodian is required
According to the government of Canada for study permit “If an applicant is less a minor child at the time of application, a custodian in Canada will be required. The applicant must submit a notarized declaration signed by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in the country of origin, as well as one signed by the custodian in Canada, stating that arrangements have been made for the custodian to act in place of a parent. Officers must be satisfied that adequate arrangements are in place for the care and support of the minor student. The parent(s) or legal guardian(s), and the appointed custodian must acknowledge that the custodian will reside within a reasonable distance to the minor applicant’s intended residence and school. The custodianship declaration should include the information and signature of both parents, where applicable”.Monitored Custodial Guardianship Service
We offer Monitored Custodial Guardianship Service to unaccompanied minor-aged students who intend to reside in either:• a homestay arranged or
• on-campus at a recognized public or private college
Establishing a Custodial Guardianship Relationship
To establish a recognized Custodial relationship in Canada two notarized documents are required.• A notarized declaration signed by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in the country of origin, as well as
• A notarized declaration signed by the custodian in Canada,
Upon receipt of a completed Application for Custodial Guardianship from parents, we will arrange to have the document signed, notarized and then send to you in order to be used for a Canadian study permit application
Role of the Custodian Representative
A Custodian Representative’s primary role is to ensure that a Minor-aged student’s safety is the primary role of a Custodian Representative. One or more of more of our expert staff will work with the student to offers support by:• Maintaining ongoing contact with the student;
• Liaising and/or intervening with school officials and representatives;
• Offering guidance in opening bank accounts,
• Assisting student to purchase pre-paid cell phones;
• Signing parental waivers for school-related functions and activities;
• Referrals to important community services such as libraries, fitness clubs, etc.;
• Assist in accessing immediate and/or ongoing medical services;
• Monitoring overall mental, physical and emotional well-being of the student;
• Mediating disputes involving student and assigned host family or residence manager;
• Responding 24/7 to emergency situations involving the student.
Airport Services
Airport Transportation Services
We are pleased to facilitate airport transportation services from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Our third-party transportation provider uses qualified drivers who have worked in this industry for more then 10 years and are professionally licensed and insured. They also use high quality, comfortable vehicles that can transport you effortlessly, together with your belongings.
Pre-Arrival Information
As this may be your first time coming to Canada we want to make sure your arrival is a pleasant experience. To ensure you are well-informed about the arrival process we will send an Arrival Confirmation Notice before you leave home that contains important information about the airport pick-up service you have requested.
It includes important instructions on where to meet our drivers, as well as our emergency 24-hour contact information should there be any unexpected delays. Please remember to bring this with you.
Airport Pick-up & Transfer
As soon as you enter the arrivals area at the airport our assigned drivers will be there to greet you. They know the city and surrounding areas well and will offer you a great deal of information which will help start you off on the right foot.
If you have questions about protocols in Canadian homes, our drivers can help to calm your concerns by answering many questions that you may have. They will deliver you right into your campus home or to your assigned host family.
If you have questions about protocols in Canadian homes, our drivers can help to calm your concerns by answering many questions that you may have. They will deliver you right into your campus home or to your assigned host family.
Residence to Residence Transfer
We can arrange to transport students from one residence to another. Sometimes these types of moves can be very emotional and our representatives will work hard to ensure that the move is as pleasant as possible. Contact our office for more information.
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