A clear guide for a complicated journey

Why this site exists

Coming to BC as a student involves many separate steps: acceptance letters, Provincial Attestation Letters, proof of funds, study permits, health coverage and more. Each step is manageable on its own, but together they are easy to get lost in.

Official government pages are the final word, but they can be dense and spread across many websites. Forum posts and social media are often out of date. We bring the key steps together in one place, in order, and link every important rule back to its official source.

We focus only on British Columbia, so we can go into detail on BC’s schools, health system, cities and costs.

What we cover

• K–12, college, university and graduate study paths
• Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL) and study permits
• Proof of funds, GICs and budgeting
• Health insurance, MSP and the BC health fee
• Phones, banking, housing and working while you study
• Work permits after graduation