Orientation for January 2026

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Richmond International Education will have an orientation that combines online seminars and an in-person seminar to welcome students to the program. Students are expected to join all online seminars and the in-person meeting.

Orientation is open to new Richmond international students both in and outside of Canada. All students are encouraged to download our Student Arrival Guide now. An overview of the program schedule can be found below.

Virtual Orientation Schedule

DATE	ONLINE PRESENTATIONS (English)	ONLINE PRESENTATIONS (Mandarin)
Mon. Jan. 19	Welcome to the Richmond School District 10:00 and 17:00 (repeat)	Welcome to the Richmond School District 17:00
Tues. Jan. 20	Rules, Expectations and Safety 10:00 and 17:00 (repeat)	Rules, Expectations and Safety 17:00
Wed. Jan. 21	Homestay, Culture Shock and Communication 10:00 and 17:00 (repeat)	Homestay, Culture Shock and Communication 17:00
Thurs. Jan. 22	Study Permits, Custodianship and Medical Insurance and Things to do in Richmond 10:00 and 17:00 (repeat)	Study Permits, Custodianship and Medical Insurance and Things to do in Richmond 17:00
Links for presentations	Zoom Meeting https://sd38.zoom.us/j/68167730461 Meeting ID: 681 6773 0461 Passcode: 313807	Zoom Meeting https://sd38.zoom.us/j/64967511390 Meeting ID: 649 6751 1390 Passcode: 202602

In-Person Orientation Schedule

DATE	TIME (PDT)	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
Mon. Jan. 26	16:00 - 17:30 – English and Mandarin	Welcome Presentation - Elementary Students and Parents	Burnett Secondary, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC V7C 1E6
Mon. Jan. 26	18:00 - 19:00 English	Welcome Presentation - All Secondary Students	Burnett Secondary, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC V7C 1E6
Tues. Jan. 27	08:15	Secondary students start school	Assigned secondary school
Tues. Jan 27	08:15	Elementary students start school	Assigned elementary school