International Students

VAM/S.K. Lee College encourages all qualified international students to apply.  Students who are not Permanent Canadian Residents may be admitted only if they have legal status in British Columbia for the duration of their proposed studies.

Canada Study Permit

To find out more about an international Study Permit, see Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration website under “Study”:  http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study

VAM’s Designated Learning Institution Number (DLI#) for the Canada Study Permit: O19280560262

Health Insurance

All students are required to have health insurance for their full period of study at VAM.

After  living in British Columbia for three months, you can receive BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) health insurance; you can apply as soon as you arrive in Canada.  For more information, see the government website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents/eligibility-and-enrolment/how-to-enrol

If you need help with temporary medical insurance for your first 3 months in Canada, you can contact us: [email protected]

Accommodation

VAM does not provide accommodation.  If you require assistance with this aspect of your studies, you can contact us for information: [email protected]

English Language Requirements

Applicants must possess a level of English fluency which will make it possible for them to meet successfully course requirements in music as well as those in other disciplines.

See “Admissions” for details on English proficiency requirements