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Orientation for September 2025
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Richmond International Education will have a two-week orientation that combines online seminars and in-person activities and trips. Students are expected to join all online seminars and free in-person activities.
Orientation is open to new Richmond international students both in and outside of Canada. All students are encouraged to download our Student Arrival Guide (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)now. Students and Parents can download a PDF overview of our orientation schedule here.
Virtual Orientation Schedule
| DATE | ONLINE PRESENTATIONS (English) | ONLINE PRESENTATIONS (Mandarin) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. Aug. 18 | Welcome to the Richmond School District 10:00 and 17:00 (repeat) | Welcome to the Richmond School District 17:00 | |
| Tues. Aug. 19 | Rules, Expectations and Safety 10:00 and 17:00 (repeat) | Rules, Expectations and Safety 17:00 | |
| Wed. Aug. 20 | Homestay, Culture Shock and Communication 10:00 and 17:00 (repeat) | Homestay, Culture Shock and Communication 17:00 | |
| Thurs. Aug 21 | 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 | English Presentations Zoom Meeting Click Here Meeting ID: 636 9454 9869 Passcode: 852399 | Mandarin Presentations Zoom Meeting Click Here Meeting ID: 660 2892 4815 Passcode: 202508 | |
In-Person Orientation Schedule
| DATE | TIME (PDT) | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. Aug 25 | 2:00 - 3:00 – English
5:00 - 6:00 – Mandarin | Welcome Presentation - Elementary Students and Parents | Burnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond |
| Mon. Aug 25 | 6:00 - 7:30pm | Welcome Presentation - All Secondary Students | Burnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond |
| Mon. Aug 25 | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Homestay and Responsible Persons (parents/custodians) welcome presentation | Burnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond |
| Tues. Aug 26 | All day | Secondary Students Trip to Grouse Mountain ($35/student) | Sign up in advance before August 12 |
| Wed. Aug 27 | All day | Elementary Student Trip to Grouse Mountain ($35/student and $69/parent) | Sign up in advance before August 12 |
| Wed. Aug 27 | 10:00am - 12:00 (approximately) | Secondary Student - School Based Orientation | Secondary students go to assigned schools for orientation |
| Thursday, August 28 | No Activities (ELL assessments if necessary) | ||
| Friday, August 29 | All day | All students - Full Day Vancouver Tour and BBQ (Free. Elementary students must have one parent) | Burnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond |