Canadian Tourism College is a part of the ILAC Higher Education group. CTC students have access to a broad range of pastoral services including mental health support and social events. Accommodation and transportation services for international students arriving in Canada are provided by the accommodation department of the International Language Academy of Canada Inc. (ILAC).
Student Safety Guide
Staying Safe at CTC
Canadian Tourism College is committed to the safety of each and every student. Let’s work together to stay healthy and safe.
You have many things to remember when you are packing for your trip. When entering Canada, be prepared to provide documents supporting your studies, accommodation and self-isolation plans to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
CTC COVID-19 Safety Plans
Vancouver Campus
CTC Vancouver COVID-19 Safety Plan
200 – 1111 Melville St., Vancouver, BC
CTC COVID-19 Restart Plan
This COVID-19 Restart Plan for receiving international students and accompanying family member(s) has been prepared for the use of Canadian Tourism College (CTC), to ensure the health and safety of staff, instructors, international students, domestic students and the community at large. Please view the restart plan below
Before You Leave Home
Checklist to help you plan
You have many things to remember when you are packing for your trip. When entering Canada you will go through Canada Customs and it is imperative you are prepared with all documents supporting your studying, accommodation and self-isolation plans as Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) may ask for those.
Please remember that you will also be required to complete the quarantine plan before arriving into Canada. The form to the plan can be viewed below:
Preparing for your Accommodation
Vancouver
CTC has secured socially distant accommodation for all students arriving in Canada in accordance with Public Health guidelines. Students have the option of choosing to stay with a CTC homestay family or at an airport hotel in Vancouver. As an institution owned and operated by the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC), students may request accommodation services through ILAC’s Accommodation Department. For more information, please contact your CTC International Admissions Coordinator for housing options and accommodations.
Mental Health & Wellness
Taking care of your physical and mental health
During COVID, mental health issues such as loneliness, depression, anxiety, self-image, relationships, stress or addiction can become magnified.
Below are some resources for anyone experiencing any of these mental health issues. All calls and services are free, private, and confidential.
- World Health Organization
A guide to preventing and addressing social stigma - Here2Talk – British Columbia
Here2Talk connects students with mental health support when they need it - Anti Racism Resources – Canada
A site committed to helping people open their minds, exploring the diversity of language, culture, and lived experiences within Canada.
More Resources
Important links
British Columbia
- B.C.’s Response to COVID-19
Government of BC – Status of cases, mental health links, and many other resources - BC Centre for Disease Control
Government of BC – Covid-19 health resources, prevention, cleaning tips, and many other resources - British Columbia COVID-19
Government of BC – App downloads, self-assessment tools, BC Covid-19 app - Vancouver Coastal Health
Information, self-assessment tools, guides, and many other resources - Common Questions about COVID-19
Find answers to some of the most common questions about COVID-19. - What to do if you are sick
If you have COVID-19, or think you might have it, help prevent spreading by following these instructions - What is contact tracing?
Contact tracing is an important tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. - Information about COVID-19 testing
B.C. has expanded testing to find new cases and prevent spread of COVID-19 in the community.
