You are expected to speak English at all times while at VIC. This includes speaking and listening  (ie: music)

If you use any language other than English you will be given the following warnings:
 1st offense :  yellow card

 2nd offense : one-day suspension

 3rd offense : one-week suspension
 

If you continue to ignore the English Only Policy after the one-week suspension, you will not be promoted to the next level or receive certification.  As well, VIC reserves the right to expel you from the college permanently.

You are expected to attend classes 100% of the time. If you are going to be absent from a class, you must notify the school

before (telephone 604-893-8423), and/or bring a doctor's note the next time you come to the school. Without notifying

the college or without a doctor’s note, you will be considered absent.   

If you are absent up to 3 times within a 4-week period, you will be given the following warnings:

 1st offense :  warning letter

2nd offense : one-day suspension

3rd offense : one-week suspension

VIC reserves the right to disallow certification, promotion to new levels and to expel you from the college permanently if your

attendance is deemed a serious, continuing problem.

You are expected to be on time for classes. AM students arriving 10 minutes past class start time will not be allowed to enter

until after break time, and  PM students arriving 5 minutes past class start time will not be allowed to enter the class at all.

If you are late 6 times within a 4-week period you will be given the following warnings:

1st offense : warning letter

2nd offense : one-day suspension

3rd offense : one-week suspension

A combination of lateness and poor attendance may result in warnings, suspensions and/or the loss of certification from

VIC.

Use of the computers and internet service is available to all registered VIC students.  You may use the computers during the

following times:

 Before class : 8:00-8:55AM        

 Lunch : 12:00-1:00PM

 After class : 3:30-closing

If you have a study break during the day, you are permitted to use the computers for English study if a class does

not otherwise need them. If there are students waiting to use the computers, time will be limited to 15 minutes per student.

*You may not use the computers during class breaks.

After 3 consecutive months of study 1 week

 After 6 consecutive months of study 2 weeks

You may request a break based upon special circumstances such as financial hardship or extreme personal reasons. It is

at the discretion of the Director as to whether the special request is approved.

VIC will issue certificates only to students who have met the criteria and standards of the college. Satisfactory completion of

a course of study at Vancouver International College will also include attitude and behavior as set out in the VIC Policy.  

Students are strongly advised to complete all courses in which they enroll and should not withdraw from any course unless

it is absolutely necessary.  

The following policy applies to students who drop a course or courses but maintain an enrolled status within VIC:

 Obtain, complete, and sign a course withdrawal form

  Ask the instructor to sign and date the form

 Submit the signed form within 24 hours to VIC administration

No credit will be extended in the form of additional educational hours or financial compensation.  The decision to withdraw

from individual courses is the sole responsibility of the student.