FREE SETTLEMENT SERVICES FOR NEWCOMERS
Francophone or francophile? As permanent resident or confirmed refugee, our settlement program can help you. Our holistic approach can cover most of your settlement needs. By working together, we can make an assessment of your assets and needs and then action on your settlement and integration: we will collaborate to facilitate your better integration in British Colombia!
This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
FREE SETTLEMENT SERVICES FOR NEWCOMERS
Francophone or francophile? As permanent resident or confirmed refugee, our settlement program can help you. Our holistic approach can cover most of your settlement needs. By working together, we can make an assessment of your assets and needs and action on your settlement and integration: we will collaborate to facilitate your better integration in British Colombia!
This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
Our services include information or support for:
- Your new community
- Housing, banking system, legal system, heathcare, daycares, schooling and public transports
- Forms and applications to various public services
- English through language support
- Making friends and build social relationships or at work
- Programs and services for youth, young adults and seniors
- Preparation for the citizenship test
- Improving your digital skills and more
We provide orientation and learning sessions that will help faciliate your better integration in British Colombia.
This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
Our settlement agents offer support for:
- Familiarizing with job market practices and current employment provincial trends.
- Understanding corporate culture in British Colombia and challenges in staying employed.
- Knowing particularities of your industry.
- Better understanding your new work environment or further professional training for higher chance of success.
- Building social and/or professional networks.
- Turning your cultural and professional differences in your favour.
- Discover tips and hints that are necessary for your daily life.
Eligibility Criteria
We are mandated to serve one of these groups:
- Permanent residents of Canada;
- Refugee claimants who have received a favourable Notice of Decision.
- Clients who have received a letter from IRCC giving approval to remain in Canada while application for PR is being finalized (approval in principle).
Priority is given to Francophones, or those affiliated with the Francophone community.
How to register?
Our settlement agents welcome you to visit Monday – Friday from 9AM to 5PM in Surrey.
Contact Kaoutar El Mamouli (speaks English, French and Arabic), settlement program assistant, by email info-etablissement@educacentre.com or by phone 778.565.6690 ext. 101
– SURREY campus
10183, 152A Street (3rd floor)
Surrey, BC V3R 4H6
Workshops (IN FRENCH ONLY)
These free workshops provide essential information on various themes that are important for newcomers in British Colombia.
Please contact Kaoutar by email info-etablissement@educacentre.com in order to be included in our mailing list for the monthly Settlement Services Newsletter. All information about our next workshops (in French) are included.
Our services include information or support for:
- Your new community
- Housing, banking system, legal system, heathcare, daycares, schooling and public transports
- Forms and applications to various public services
- English through language support
- Making friends and build social relationships or at work
- Programs and services for youth, young adults and seniors
- Preparation for the citizenship test
- Improving your digital skills and more
We provide orientation and learning sessions that will help faciliate your better integration in British Colombia.
This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
Our settlement agents offer support for:
- Familiarizing with job market practices and current employment provincial trends.
- Understanding corporate culture in British Colombia and challenges in staying employed.
- Knowing particularities of your industry.
- Better understanding your new work environment or further professional training for higher chance of success.
- Building social and/or professional networks.
- Turning your cultural and professional differences in your favour.
- Discover tips and hints that are necessary for your daily life.
Eligibility Criteria
We are mandated to serve one of these groups:
- Permanent residents of Canada;
- Refugee claimants who have received a favourable Notice of Decision.
- Clients who have received a letter from IRCC giving approval to remain in Canada while application for PR is being finalized (approval in principle).
Priority is given to Francophones, or those affiliated with the Francophone community.
How to register?
Our settlement agents welcome you to visit Monday – Friday from 9AM to 5PM in Surrey and in Vancouver.
Contact Kaoutar El Mamouli (speaks English, French and Arabic), settlement program assistant, by email info-etablissement@educacentre.com or by phone 778.565.6690 ext. 101
– SURREY campus
Newton Village
301-7380 King George Boulevard (3rd floor)
Surrey, BC V3W 5A5
– VANCOUVER campus
842 Thurlow St. (3rd floor)
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
Workshops (IN FRENCH ONLY)
These free workshops provide essential information on various themes that are important for newcomers in British Colombia.
Register as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
Droits et responsabilités en tant que locataire
Mercredi 16 octobre 2024 17H-18H00
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Droits et responsabilités en tant qu’employé(e)
Mercredi 20 novembre 2024 17H-18H00
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Préparation à la citoyenneté (série d’atelier)
Mercredi 22 janvier 2025 17H-18H00
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