Education

Continuing Education

Burnaby Parks and Recreation
Burnaby School District Continuing Education
Community Centred College for the Retired
: learn for fun, teach for pleasure
Douglas College Continuing Education
Elderhostel: world's largest educational and travel organization for older adults
Greater Vancouver Distance Education School: includes test site location plus information on how to find a test supervisor near you
Langara College
New Westminster Continuing Education
Columbia Square Adult Learning Centre
Pearson Adult Learning Centre
Simon Fraser University Continuing Studies
Simon Fraser University Seniors Program
: continuing studies for credit and non-credit courses
University of British Columbia Continuing Studies
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver School Board


Elementary/High School


New Westminster School District Number 40

B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
B.C. Grade Collections: provincially recommended textbooks and resources by grade
B.C. Ministry of Education
B.C. Government Curriculum: Integrated Resource Packages
Provincial Examinations
B.C. Teachers' Federation
Board Authority Authorized Courses
Canadian Parents for French
Online Database of School Contacts: for BC schools, both public and independent
Pearson College: a two-year pre-university program


Educational Organizations Directory

Canada Education: guide to Canadian high schools, colleges and universities
Google's University Search: search for Canadian and U.S. universities. Also search within a university's website.

Universities and Colleges

Academic Ranking of World Universities: annual ranking of the top 500 universities
Association of Canadian Community Colleges: search by program for 175 colleges and institutes in Canada
B.C. Public Post-Secondary Institutions
B.C. Post-Secondary Transfer Guide
: a quick link to the websites of post-secondary institutions around the province
Braintrack: links to international universities
Canadian Virtual University: a partnership of universities across Canada
Education Planner: explore post-secondary options in BC
Educational Testing Service: their tests include TOEFL, GMAT, and SAT
Go Abroad: directory of language schools, overseas internships, international volunteer positions, etc.
Gradschools.com: directory of graduate schools (mostly US), searchable by program
International Credential Evaluation Services: ICES evaluates the credentials of people who have studied in other provinces or countries and determines comparable levels in British Columbia and Canadian terms.
International Education
National Association of Career Colleges: private training institutions
MY BC CAMPUS: apply to BC post-secondary schools online
Private Career Training Institutions Agency of BC
SAT Practice Test: official online SAT preparation
Schoolfinder: search by keyword for programs in Canada
Top Ten Rules for Selecting a College or University: Site has US focus, but offers quality information on selecting a college or university
Trade Schools, Colleges, & Universities: organized by areas of study; has a form to request information from the listed schools (Canadian  & U.S. schools)
Youth Canada: helpful information on university and scholarship applications


Financial Aid

Aboriginal Bursary System: search for bursaries by regions, disciplines, providers and key words
BC Awards Online: online database of scholarships, bursaries, and awards for B.C. students
Student Aid BC: includes information about student loans, and a student loan forms request
Canada Student Loans Program
CanLearn: helping you plan and pay for your education
Millennium Scholarship: the federal government's scholarship program Ministry of Advanced Education, Student Services : student loan forms request; check the status of your loan application
Scholarshipscanada.com: requires free registration
School Finder Finance: database of scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants
Skills Development Program: funding for individuals on active Employment Insurance
Studentawards.com
Youth Resource Network
: links to sites of grants, loans, and scholarships