You will typically receive information about your host family 2-4 weeks before your arrival in Vancouver. This allows us enough time to match you with a suitable host based on your preferences. Once confirmed, you’ll receive the host family’s contact details, address, and any important information via email.
Cloud Nine College Vancouver is just minutes away from three major Skytrain stations and is close to many major bus routes. As a result your host family will typically be 20 to 45 minutes away, allowing you to travel easily by bus, Skytrain or even Seabus. This give you the opportunity to study in the vibrant downtown area while enjoying the peace and quiet of suburban life in the evenings.
You can arrive any day of the week before you Monday class begins (most students prefer to arrive over the weekend) . Don’t worry about arriving late at night—one of the homestay staff members will be there to greet you and take you to your new homestay family.
Yes. Cloud Nine College Vancouver provides free wireless internet that students can use throughout the campus. Your host family will also provide internet access at their home, so you’ll be able to stay connected both at school and at home.
Vancouver has some of the best weather in Canada. In the summer, it is sunny and warm, but we are next to the ocean it never gets too hot. The temperature typically ranges between 20-30 degrees, making it just about perfect. In the winter, it is rarely too cold, and the temperature almost never drop below zero. While winter is mild, it’s also known as the rainy season, but the rain is light and more of a gentle, steady drizzle. People in Vancouver carry umbrellas and enjoy not having to shovel snow. Just minutes away from downtown in the nearby mountains, we do get snow for activities like skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, making Vancouver an amazing place to live!
The night-life in Vancouver is enjoyable and safe. There are many nightclubs, pubs, and bars to suit your preferences and tastes. For those looking for alternatives to drinking, Vancouver offers a variety of options including movie theatres, live music venues, bowling alleys and coffee shops on almost every corner.
If you are applying for a student visa, you should apply to Cloud Nine College at least 8 weeks before you planned start date. Processing your visa can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks, and to get a student visa, you must have a letter of acceptance from Cloud Nine College. If you are coming to Cloud Nine College on a tourist visa (which means you’ll be studying for less than 6 months), you should apply at least 4 weeks in advance.
All Cloud Nine College students are required to have health insurance. You do not have to purchase your insurance through Cloud Nine College. You are more than welcome to purchase insurance in your home country. If you choose to purchase insurance from elsewhere, you must bring proof of your health insurance on your first day of school. Please ensure that the card or letter you provide includes your full legal name and the dates of coverage (start date and end date).
