Virtual Open Houses for International High School Students

Study in BC is hosting two Virtual Open Houses for international students currently studying in BC’s K-12 system who are considering their next step into post-secondary education. These sessions are designed to support high school students as they plan their transition to post-secondary education within British Columbia.

International students will have the opportunity to:

  • Meet directly with institutional representatives and ask questions
  • Learn more about admission processes and pathway opportunities
  • Explore the benefits of studying at a BC post-secondary institution

Dates and Times:

  • March 10, 2026 from 6-8 pm (PT)
  • March 11, 2026 from 6-8 pm (PT)

Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Free

To learn more and register, please visit the event page.

 

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Study in BC Creator Awards 2025: Share Your Story!

Are you an international student at a BC post-secondary institution? Want to inspire others by sharing your experience and receive $1,000 toward your tuition? Apply now for the Study in BC Creator Awards 2025.

Eligibility:

  • You must be a full- or part-time international student currently enrolled at a BC post-secondary institution.
  • Have access to a smartphone or other video equipment, and basic video creation or editing skills.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience, share your stories, and earn $1,000 toward your tuition. The application deadline is Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:59 pm PDT.

Visit the Study in BC Creator Awards page to learn more and apply.

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Study in BC Writer’s Award 2024: Share Your Experience!

Are you currently an international student studying at a BC post-secondary institution? Want to inspire others by sharing your international student journey, gain valuable writing experience, and be eligible for a chance to receive a $1,000 towards your tuition? Apply now for a Study in BC Writer’s Award 2024.

Eligibility:

You must be a full or a part-time international student currently enrolled at a BC post-secondary institution.

It’s great opportunity for you to gain professional experience, build your portfolio, and earn $1,000 towards your tuition! The application deadline is Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm PT.

Visit the SiBC Writer’s Award page to learn more and apply.

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Here2Talk Provides Mental-health Support for Students this Fall

Free mental-health supports are available 24 hours a day for B.C. post-secondary students who may be coping with anxiety, depression and other concerns.

Here2Talk is a virtual counselling service that provides immediate mental-health support to students via the Here2Talk app, over the phone or through online chat.

Here2Talk supports overall well-being and mental health by providing students with the following:

  • 24/7 support: Confidential emotional support, including crisis intervention, available night and day via phone and chat.
  • Experienced professionals: Access to counsellors who have experience dealing with the common challenges faced by students.
  • No appointment needed: Call in or start a chat via the app or website.
  • Free to students: Access to professional mental-health and well-being support at no additional charge for students currently registered with a B.C. post-secondary institution.

The service is available to all part-time and full-time students registered in a public or private B.C. college, university, institute or trades program, whether they are in Canada or abroad. It aims to supplement any services students may already be accessing through their school or community.

Here2Talk provides counselling and support services upon request in various languages, such as French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Spanish and Arabic.

Since its April 2020 launch to July 2023, services have been accessed approximately 32,000 times. Seventy-three per cent of students said the service provided them with the support and tools they needed, while 65% said they would refer their friend or classmate to the service. Seventy-two per cent of students said the service improved their situation.

Additional resources are available to children and youth through Kids Help Phone. The organization provides counselling, referral and support for children and youth under 20. Professional counsellors are available to provide immediate and caring support to young people who are dealing with a problem, making a hard decision or concerned with feelings or mood. The service is free, confidential, anonymous and available 24 hours a day.

Learn More:

Chat sessions with a trained counsellor can be accessed by downloading the Here2Talk app or visiting: https://here2talk.ca/main

  • Students can speak to a counsellor by phone, toll-free at 1 877 857-3397 or direct at 604 642-5212.
  • Students calling from outside Canada can dial 1 604 642-5212 (international calling charges may apply).
  • Kids Help Phone can be reached at 1 800 668-6868.

Kids Help Phone – Live Chat Counselling is available online in British Columbia, Wednesday to Sunday, from 3 p.m. until 11 p.m. (Pacific time): https://kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat-counselling/

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Study in BC Writer’s Award: Share Your Experience!

Are you currently an international student studying at a BC post-secondary institution? Want to inspire others by sharing your international student journey, gain valuable writing experience, and be eligible for a chance to receive $1,000 towards your tuition? Apply now for the Study in BC Writer’s Award.

Eligibility:

You must be a full or part-time international student currently enrolled at a BC post-secondary institution.

It’s a great opportunity for you to gain professional experience, build your portfolio, and earn $1,000 towards your tuition! The application deadline is Tuesday, October 17, 2022, at 11:59 pm PT.

Visit the SiBC Writer’s Award page to learn more and apply.

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