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International Student Support

Visa guidance, homestay, ESL, and arrival support — so you can settle in and focus on your studies.

International Student Support

We support international students from the day they arrive in Canada through to graduation — visa guidance, homestay placement, ESL coursework, and day-to-day campus life.

International Student Support Comparison
Service Duncan International CollegePrivate SchoolsPublic Schools
Visa Services Full online visa guidance Free of charge Not available Not available
Assistance with the first visa process Fee Fee Not available
Assistance with multiple-entry visas Free of charge Fee Not available
Admission Service Personalized pick-up service Fee Fee Not available
Personalized assistance with accommodation procedures Free of charge Fee Not available
Dedicated person to help with medical insurance Free of charge Free of charge Not available
Life Services Free help with bank account opening Free of charge Not available Not available
Dedicated free help cell phone account opening service Free of charge Not available Not available
Free help with bus cards Free of charge Not available Not available
Free assistance for buying library card Free of charge Not available Not available
Full-time Chinese student life counselor for life counseling Free of charge Not available Not available
Free specialized training on adjusting to life in Canada Free of charge Not available Not available

International students are free to choose between a hotel-style dormitory or a homestay.

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