Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

Homestay
We encourage international students to experience life with a Canadian family until they become accustomed to their new surroundings. Homestay is a safe and secure choice, providing students with the opportunity to practice English outside the classroom and learn about the Canadian way of life. Liane's Vancouver Homestay places VCC international students with homestay families that provide the following:

• Private bedroom with a bed, bedding, dresser, desk, chair, desk lamp, closet
• Shared common areas of the house including bathroom, kitchen, and TV room
• Use of telephone and laundry facilities
• Three meals per day (be sure to check with your Homestay family for exact meal times)

Other Accommodation Options
There are many accommodation options for students in Metro Vancouver. Examples include homestays, furnished and unfurnished rentals in houses, basement suites, condominiums and apartments.

Resources for locating available housing can be found online through Google search:

• GEC Residence - Student Housing
• Rent Hello
• Search4Studenthousing
• YWCA Residence
• Zoeken Canada
• Craigslist
• Kijiji

Other resources include newspapers and local communities:

• The Vancouver Sun
• Local newspapers in other languages
• Private ads on bulletin boards at VCC and in local community centres

Scholarships

VCC International Regional Entrance Award

Learning with students from different geographical, cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds adds value and enriches the learning experiences for all students. To enhance student experiences, VCC offers a maximum of $160,000 annually in awards to new international applicants from underrepresented countries in selected programs.

International Regional Entrance Award: Fall 2025 term

• The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
• Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
• Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
• Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
• VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
• Most programs offered in Fall 2025 are eligible, except for the following programs:
  • All certificates
  • Dance Diploma (contact Arts Umbrella for scholarship options)

International Regional Entrance Award: Winter 2026 term

• The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
• Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
• Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
• Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
• VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
• All of the PGWP-eligible programs offered in Winter 2026 are eligible.

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