Q: How long did it take you to feel comfortable in Burnaby and specifically, feel comfortable and “fitting in” at your school?
A: Not long, like one week – because everyone is really friendly and you can talk to everybody.
Q: How long did it take you to feel comfortable in Burnaby and specifically, feel comfortable and “fitting in” at your school?
A: Not long, like one week – because everyone is really friendly and you can talk to everybody.
Q: Was it difficult to locate a place to live?
A: With Google Maps, it was very easy. I even “walked streets up and down” with the “street view” option. So, when we came here we already knew where the shops and bus stops were.
Burnaby is the third largest city in Metro Vancouver with a population of over 230,000 residents, and it’s growing every year. It’s easy to see why: with fantastic schools, the best transit infrastructure in the Lower Mainland, and fantastic shopping and dining, Burnaby living is hard to beat.
It’s time to start thinking about university applications (is it ever too early?) and many students are going to be applying to UBC. And for good reason: UBC is an internationally recognised university and one of the top 3 research universities in Canada.
Q: What is the difference between school in Burnaby and school in Belgium?
A: You choose your own courses here. In Belgium, school is more streamed. For example, you can choose languages, so you take a whole bunch of courses within that stream.
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With superior academic programs and modern facilities, all located within a city of vibrant green spaces, modern shopping malls, safe residential neighbourhoods, and state of the art public transit, choosing an education in Burnaby is the right choice.
Academics
Burnaby School District has one of the largest Advanced Placement (AP) programs in Canada.
Location
Burnaby is located in the centre of Metro Vancouver. Its world-class SkyTrain public transit provides access to downtown Vancouver in just 30 minutes.
Facilities
Burnaby schools feature modern facilities and state of the art technology.
