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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. 18Welcome to the Richmond School District
10:00 and 17:00 (repeat)
Welcome to the Richmond School District
17:00
Tues. Aug. 19Rules, Expectations and Safety
10:00 and 17:00 (repeat)
Rules, Expectations and Safety
17:00
Wed. Aug. 20Homestay, Culture Shock and Communication
10:00 and 17:00 (repeat)
Homestay, Culture Shock and Communication
17:00
Thurs. Aug 21Study 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 presentationsEnglish 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
DATETIME (PDT)ACTIVITYLOCATION
Mon. Aug 252:00 - 3:00 – English
4:00 - 5:00 – Mandarin 
Welcome Presentation - Elementary Students and Parents Burnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond
Mon. Aug 256:00 - 7:30pm


Welcome Presentation - All Secondary StudentsBurnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond
Mon. Aug 256:00 - 7:00pmHomestay and Responsible Persons (parents/custodians) welcome presentation

Burnett Secondary School, 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond
Tues. Aug 26All daySecondary Students Trip to Grouse Mountain ($35/student)Sign up in advance before August 12 here
Wed. Aug 27All dayElementary Student Trip to Grouse Mountain ($35/student and $69/parent)Sign up in advance before August 12
Wed. Aug 2710:00am - 12:00 (approximately)Secondary Student - School Based Orientation Secondary students go to assigned schools for orientation
Thursday, August 28No Activities (ELL assessments if necessary)
Friday, August 29 All dayAll 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