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Elementary and Secondary Education
English language Examinations
Post Secondary Education
Chinese Education
English as an Additional Language

Elementary and Secondary Education

BC Ministry of Education
Information about education in BC from kindergarten to Grade 12. You can find copies of past Grade 12 Provincial Examinations and answer keys in PDF format.

Vancouver School Board
The Vancouver School Board site contains a complete list of the elementary and secondary schools in Vancouver.

Richmond School District #38

Burnaby School District #41

English Language Examinations

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
A good TOEFL grade is a requirement for admission to most post-secondary institution for those who have received less than five years of English language education.(please check specific institutions for more detail) The website contains information on how and where to take the exam.

LPI (Language Proficiency Index)
LPI is also a requirement for admission to most post-secondary institutions and applies to all students (with the exception of those who achieve an A in English 12).  You can register for an exam directly on this website.

Post Secondary Education

• Post-secondary Application Service of British Columbia
• Royal Roads University
• Simon Fraser University
• Trinity Western University
• University of British Columbia
• University of Northern British Columbia
• University of Victoria

Colleges and other Post-secondary Institutions

• BCIT - British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Camosun College
• Capilano College
• College of the Rockies
• Columbia College
• Douglas College
• Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
• Kwantlen University College
• Langara College
• Malaspina University-College
• North Island College
• Northern Lights College
• Okanagan University College
• Selkirk College
• University College of the Cariboo (UCC)
• University College of the Fraser Valley

Other Related Links

National Library of Canada Directories to Canadian Universities and Colleges
This site provides links to post secondary institutions all over Canada. There are also sites on education, teaching aids and devices, special education and literacy with a Canadian emphasis.

Post Secondary Education Financial Assistance

Canada Student Loan Program
Information about the Canada Student Loan program - discusses eligibility, and how to apply for a Canada Student Loan. There is also an electronic estimate of the loan amount you will receive given your circumstances.

Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology
This site contains information on BC Loans for post-secondary students. Information on applications, eligibilty and repayment of student loans are included in this site. You can also check the status of your submitted BC Loan application

Chinese Education

Chinese Characters
This web site is a dictionary of Chinese characters explaining and describing their origin and usage in the Chinese language.  Included in the site are readings of famous Chinese language works such as "300 Tang Poems" and "The Analects". Don't forget to check out the links to other Chinese language learning web sites!

Chinese Language Association of BC
PO Box 88207 Chinatown Post Office
523 Main Street Vancouver BC V6A 4A5
Most Chinese schools in the Greater Vancouver region are members of the Chinese Language Association of BC. For information about your nearest Chinese school, please contact the Chinese Language Association of BC.

English as an Additional Language

Many immigrant services organizations offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) instruction.  Please see Immigrant Services section  for more information on organizations offering EAL instruction. Most  of these organizations hold classes at various levels throughout the year for different age groups. Others may even provide child care for students. Please contact the following organizations for more information.

Adult/Continuing Education - Burnaby School District
5325 Kincaid Street Burnaby BC
Phone: 664-8888

Continuing Education Branch - Surrey School Board
9260 140th Street Surrey BC
Phone: 583-4040

Coquitlam School Board
Winslow Centre
1100A Winslow Avenue Coquitlam BC
Phone: 936-4261

Delta Continuing Education
9115 116th Street Delta BC
Phone: 594-6100

Vancouver Community College (King Edward Campus)
1155 East Broadway Vancouver BC
Program Information: 871-7500
Switchboard: 871-7000

North Shore Continuing Education
2132 Hamilton Avenue North Vancouver BC
Phone: 986-8888

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society
385 South Boundary Road Vancouver BC
Phone: 298-5888

Richmond School Board
7811 Granville Avenue Richmond BC
Phone:  668-6045

Vancouver School Board
1678 West Broadway Vancouver BC
Information: 713-4500
Registration: 713-4550

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
Free English language instruction funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Full time and part time classes are available. There are two contact addresses.

Guide to Grammar and Writing
This is an excellent online guide to writing and grammar. Grammar rules are illustrated with examples and an interactive quiz complete with explanations to incorrect answers. This site also deals with writing on the essay level with tips on the writing process, structure and patterns of composition.

University of Illinois - The Online Writer's Workshop
Explains and illustrates basic grammar rules. Provides advice on various elements of the writing process, citing bibliographical references, writing techniques for different types of writing (thesis, resumes, reviews, proposals). There are also links for writers and English as an Additional Language (EAL) students.

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