14,500 Total Students, 2,000 International Students
120+ Programs
100,000+ Worldwide Alumni Network
Max Class Size 34 Students
International Students from 93 Countries
70 Staff Supporting International Students
Mild weather all year
Safe & affordable community
Close to nature & urban hubs
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English Language Programs
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Resources for International Students
Future Students
Summer Lin
“I worked as an ESL teacher for eight years in Taiwan. When we moved to Canada, I knew I wanted to pursue a career that allowed me to build more one on one connections with children. Before I even graduated from my program, I had a full-time job waiting for me. I was quickly promoted to a supervisor, and after two years at the facility, I was promoted again as the manager to six staff members looking after 37 children. I was doing a lot of licensing and paperwork, and thought I could start my own daycare. I love being a small business entrepreneur and am also the Executive Board member for the ECEBC Nanaimo branch and assist with professional development workshops”.
- Summer Lin, Taiwan, Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma, Owner of Tenderfoot Childcare in Nanaimo
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How we’ve learned to conquer stress
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Our international students are valued members of our Vancouver Island University community and we honour your contributions to the VIU family. We recognize the COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for you. We are here to support our current and future students during the global pandemic.
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