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Who are RIE students?

Richmond students are as diverse as Canada and our community.  Students travel from all over the world to study in Richmond for a variety of purposes.  Some come to graduate and continue into Canadian universities, where others come to learn a new language and culture.

Richmond Students – Quick Facts

Number of Countries represented in our programs – 23

Belarus, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Macau, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, US, Venezuela, Vietnam

  • Gender:  53% female, 47% male
  • 20% elementary students (kindergarten to 7)
  • 80% secondary students (grade 8 to 12)
  • 93% international student graduation rate ( BC average 87%)
  • 89% Secondary school completion rate ( BC average 85%)
  • 53% of students graduate with honours (BC average 47%)