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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 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 | View recordings of all presentations here. | ||
In-Person Orientation Schedule
| DATE | TIME (PDT) | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. Aug 25 | 2:00 - 3:00 – English
4:00 - 5:00 – 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 | 7:45am to 3:30pm | Secondary Students Trip to Grouse Mountain ($35/student) | Sign up in advance before August 12 here Burnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond |
| Tues. Aug 26 | 7:45am to 3:30pm | Elementary Student Trip to Grouse Mountain ($110 - parent and student) | Sign up in advance before August 12 Burnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond |
| 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 | 10:15 - 4:00 (approximately) | All students - Full Day Vancouver Tour and BBQ (Free. Elementary students must have one parent) | Sign up in advance before August 12 here Burnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond |