Richmond
We offer English language classes, childcare and settlement services for newcomers living in Richmond.
150 – 8400 Alexandra Rd
Richmond
BC
Mon – Fri:
9:00am to 5:00pm
Sat – Sun:
CLOSED
1 (604) 233-7077
What We Offer
Below is a list of the Settlement and English language services available at our Richmond offices.
Please note: We are not a government agency. If you have questions about citizenship or immigration status, please refer to IRCC directly.
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Hire a Newcomer
Discover talented newcomers ready to join your team. Simplify your hiring process with tailored recruitment services.
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Connect with skilled talent
Tailored recruitment support
Ongoing assistance for success
Diversity and inclusion training
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B-Hired
B-Hired offers free job search training for young newcomers aged 16-29 in BC, focusing on in-demand jobs and career success.
Learn More Job search workshops
Occupational training leading to certificates;
Job search support/work experience placement;
Career counselling and coaching;
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Global Talent Loans
This program supports your return to your previous career or start a new one with support and low-interest loans.
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Career planning and counseling
Employment support
Support with recredentialling process
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Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Free program that supports you to learn the English language, no matter your level. This training supports you to integrate and navigate daily life in British Columbia.
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Available at several locations including Surrey, Coquitlam and Vancouver
Licensed preschool programs for children aged 30 months to 5 years
Parents can focus on studies while children learn English and social skills
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Skills Hub
Skills Hub offers you free job and skills training, supporting you with challenges like limited skills, low English levels, or childcare responsibilities.
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Group workshops for employment readiness
1:1 development of training plans
Career counselling
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Volunteering and Community Connections
Volunteering is a great way to get Canadian work experience and support our important work of welcoming newcomers to British Columbia! As a volunteer with ISSofBC, you will get:
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Opportunities to learn about your local community
New friends and mentors
A way of practicing your English
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BC SAFE HAVEN
BC SAFE HAVEN offers you free support as a refugee claimant, helping with settlement, English, job search, and mental health referrals.
Learn More Support for refugee claimants and asylum seekers
Refugee claim support
Settling in your new community
English language training
All-in-one services
We offer many services to support you to learn English and how to access Canadian public services.
We provide these services in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese but we can arrange translators if required if you speak other languages.
Questions and Answers
Please check below the answers to our clients’ most frequently asked questions.
If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact info@issbc.org
For our English languages LINC classes, please call our Richmond office at 604-233-7077.
If you would like to use our Settlement services, please contact: debbie.ho@issbc.org
If you already have a Settlement Worker or Case Manager, contact them to schedule an appointment.
We do not offer emergency services, so please, book an appointment by phone 604-233-7077 or email at debbie.ho@issbc.org to avoid long waits at our offices.
Yes, our programs are designed to support individuals with various statuses. Our settlement workers can guide you to the appropriate programs based on your needs.
– For newcomers who cannot access federally-funded programs, please visit BC Newcomer Services Program (BC NSP) | Find Work, Get Settled | Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSof BC) (issbc.org).
– For refugee claimants and asylum seekers, please visit BC SAFE HAVEN Program | Find Work, Get Settled, Learn English | Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) (issbc.org).
– For international students, our ISS Language and Career College of BC (LCC). offers high-quality English and coop work programs at affordable prices.
Anyone except people on a visitor’s visa can volunteer with us, after passing an interview and obtaining a clear Criminal Record Check.
Learn more about our current opportunities on our Volunteer page.
Street parking is available, and we are close to bus routes and the SkyTrain for easy access. Please check TransLink for the best options: https://www.translink.ca/
You may also want to rent a car through our partner’s car-sharing service, Evo. It is free to join for you and you receive 100 free driving minutes if you use our ISSofBC promotional codes.
The Richmond office provides preschool (for young children) for clients enrolled in the LINC program, running during class hours from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM and 1:15 PM to 4:15 PM.
Our preschool (for children aged 2-5 years old) is available for clients who are enrolled in our English language LINC program.
LINC students can leave their children with our qualified Early Chidlcare Professional before class in both our morning (9:15 AM to 12:15 PM) and afternoon sessions (1:15 PM to 4:15 PM).
Learn more about our Richmond office
Our Richmond office is conveniently located near public transit near to the Landsdowne Centre.
To come to our offices, take the Canada Line SkyTrain to Lansdowne Station.
From there, it’s a 10-15 minute walk north on No. 3 Road, then left onto Alexandra Road.
Alternatively, take bus 405 Cambie from Lansdowne Station at Bay 2 and get off at EB Alderbridge Way at Kwantlen Street, then walk west towards our office.
Please check TransLink for the best options: https://www.translink.ca/
You may also want to rent a car through our partner’s car-sharing service, Evo. It is free to join for you and you receive 100 free driving minutes if you use our ISSofBC promotional codes.