General
Welcome to Greystone College!
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Please review our policies to understand your rights and responsibilities as a student at Greystone College. If any policy contained on the website conflicts with the policies contained in the student's Written Agreement, the student's signed Written Agreement will govern.
Please read the following document before you begin your courses at Greystone College
Get tips and advice on what to pack...and what not to pack!
Would you like more information on things you can and cannot bring in to Canada?
If you are staying for more than six months, MSP is recommended for all eligible residents and their dependents. There is a three month wait period before medical benefit coverage begins, so in the meanwhile you should have an international health insurance. You can apply for MSP immediately after arriving in British Columbia
In Canada, the voltage is 120V 60Hz. Power points and plugs look like this.
Check your electronic devices to see what voltage they run on. You may need:
The cheapest option is to bring your mobile phone and buy a SIM card and pre-paid phone plan.
These are available at all Canadian airports; however, if you look around you may find better deals.
Some Canadian providers are:
Greystone College has water coolers with filtered water. Bring your own water bottle so you can refill it at the College. It is safe to drink water from a faucet in Canada.
Greystone College offers free WiFi throughout the college. There are also free WiFi hot spots throughout many coffee shops, restaurants and subway stations.
The college WiFi login details are displayed on posters around the campus.
Canada's climate is hot and humid in summer, and relatively cold in winter:
In Canada, between 10% to 20% tipping is expected in restaurants, bars, taxi's, hotels or other service industries.
15% is recommended.
Most goods in Canada are subject to a 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). In Québec, most goods are subject to a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) and 9.975% Québec Sales Tax (QST). Prices listed do not include tax; therefore, you will need to pay more than the advertised price.
Arrivals
You must declare ALL prohibited items on your Incoming Declaration Card. Prohibited items are:
If you are staying with a homestay family and arranged an airport pickup, they will be waiting for you inside the terminal. Your name will be on a poster.
If you cannot find your homestay family, go to the Information booth. Call your homestay family or the ILSC emergency number. An ILSC staff member will answer the phone and make sure you are connected with your homestay family.
Montreal (514) 378-8488
Toronto (416) 459-5657
Vancouver (604) 786-7095
Important: Carry your homestay family name, address and phone number in English in case you need it.
When you enter Canada, you must complete a Declaration Card in English or French.
More information on the Montreal Trudeau International airport
More information on the Toronto Pearson International Airport
More information on the Vancouver International airport
You can exchange money at the airport at either a currency exchange or an ATM. The exchange rate will not be as good as at a bank. Banks are closed Saturdays and Sundays. There are also currency exchange kiosks throughout the city.
The Vancouver Airport is located approximately 40 minutes from the school by Skytrain. The Canada Line connects to other train lines in Vancouver. You can also download an App to your phone before you arrive.
The Union Pearson Express Train (UP Express) departs every 15 minutes (between 5 am and 1 am) from both the international and domestic terminals at Pearson Airport. The train will take you to Union Station downtown. A one way trip costs $12 but you will have to pay to continue travelling on the subway from Union Station to your destination.
Taxis are another option. Taxis from Pearson Airport to downtown cost around $45-$60. You can calculate your fare and book a taxi online with Aerofleet.
The Montréal Airport is located around 30 minutes from the school by car or bus. The 747 STM bus departs regularly from the international terminal. A one way trip costs $10 from the airport to downtown Montreal. You can plan your journey on the STM website.
Taxis are another option. Taxis from the airport to downtown cost around $40-$70.
Vancouver’s public buses and ferries operate throughout the city. For more information on the services available, timetables, ticket costs and more visit their website below.
Compass is a re-loadable fare card that works everywhere on transit in Metro Vancouver. It’s convenient, easy to use, safe and secure. Now you can load fare products onto one card and tap your way across the system.
Compass Cards can be loaded with the fare product of your choice including Monthly Passes, DayPasses and Stored Value. Travelling with Stored Value allows you to pay-as-you-go.
Using your Compass Card is easy. Simply tap in when you start your journey and tap out when exiting or transferring. Remember, buses are tap in only, so there's no need to tap out when exiting. When you tap out, the system calculates the fare zones you've travelled and charges you the correct fare.
This applies to all products, including Monthly Passes. Card readers are located at all SkyTrain and SeaBus fare gates, near bus doors, and at the entry and exit points to West Coast Express stations.
With a single fare, you can transfer as many times as you need to for 90 minutes. You can hop on and off for errands and as long as you make your final transfer within 90 minutes, and tap out before the expiry of your in-system time (120 minutes), you won’t need to pay for a second fare.
If you pay with cash on the bus, you can transfer to another bus with your bus transfer, but you’ll need a Compass Card or Compass Ticket to transfer to SkyTrain, SeaBus or West Coast Express.
Remember:
You can buy a calendar Monthly Pass for one, two or three zone travel by bus, SeaBus and SkyTrain services. All bus travel is a one-zone fare. In order to load a monthly pass, you need to have a Compass Card. Monthly passes are transferable and valid for an entire calendar month.
You can buy a Compass Card at the following convenient locations:
When travelling on buses, trains or ferries in Vancouver, you must validate your ticket. Transit Police travel on public transit and check passengers’ tickets. You can be fined if you don’t have a valid ticket.
In Vancouver, people queue up politely for public transportation. Stand without touching others who are waiting. Do not push ahead of others in a queue, and allow people with children, the elderly or people with disabilities to go ahead of you.
Skytrain Changes
To get ready for the launch of the Millennium Line Evergreen Extension, Translink has changed the operating pattern of the SkyTrain network. This change occurred on October 22, in advance of the Evergreen Extension opening at the end of the year, to give you time to adjust to the new pattern.
What has changed?
The Expo Line now has two branches:
One Expo Line train continues to travel between Waterfront and King George stations.
A second Expo Line train now runs between Waterfront and Production Way–University stations.
The Millennium Line no longer travels to and from Waterfront Station:
The Millennium Line now runs between VCC–Clark and Lougheed Town Centre stations, continuing on to the Evergreen Extension once it's launched.
What are the new transfer points?
You can transfer between the Millennium and Expo lines at three places:
Commercial–Broadway Station
Lougheed Town Centre Station
Production Way–University Station (via the same platform: no stairs, escalators, or elevators)
Exploring Toronto
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) includes the subway, buses and streetcars which operate throughout the city of Toronto. For more information on the services available, timetables, ticket costs, planning your trip and more visit the ttc.ca website.
For subway, buses and streetcars you can buy tokens or a Metropass at any subway station or in some convenience stores.
If you are using public transport daily it is cheaper to buy a weekly or monthly Metropass, this will give you unlimited weekly or monthly travel.
A Post-Secondary Metropass
is available for students studying full-time who hold a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID. You can apply for a TTC Post Secondary Photo ID at any subway station using your Greystone College Student ID; you can also purchase your Metropass at any subway
station.
Montréal’s public buses and subways operate throughout the city. For more information on the services available, timetables, ticket costs visit: http://www.stm.info/en
For buses, you can buy single-travel tickets onboard. Exact-change ONLY, as the driver will NOT give you change.
For trains and subways, you need to buy your ticket in the station before entering the train/subway.
If you use public transit every day, it’s cheaper to buy an OPUS card. You can buy it from various stores and pharmacies, online and in train/subway stations.
As a Greystone College student you are eligible for a reduced fare. For more information: http://www.stm.info/en/info/fares/opus-cards-and-other-fare-media/opus-reduced-fare-students
On your first day you will be given an STM form with the school stamp. You will need to take this to an STM Customer Service counter and they will add the reduced fare to your account.
When travelling on public transport in Montréal, you must validate your ticket. Police travel on public transport and check passengers’ tickets. You can be fined if you don’t have a valid ticket.
In Montréal you must use good manners on public transport:
In Canada, you do not need to visit a hospital to see a doctor. You can make an appointment to see a doctor at a medical clinic. There will be a fee but if you have medical insurance you will be reimbursed.
Hospitals are for emergencies. If you visit a public hospital, there will be a fee and waiting times might be very long. Unless it is an emergency, you will have to wait several hours. Clinics may be less crowded and they usually have shorter waiting times – ask your homestay family.
Please call your insurance provider for the details of your insurance coverage.
Click here to consult Santé Montréal to determine if you should visit a clinic or hospital in Montreal.
Click here for a list of walk-in medical clinics in Toronto.
Click here for a list of walk-in medical clinics in Vancouver.
At Greystone College, we believe your wellbeing is key to your success. We're committed to empowering you personally and professionally to achieve your education and career dreams, and it’s our aim to provide a supportive environment on and off campus.
With our Stay Healthy At School program, you’ll have free access to immediate chat support and a wealth of free resources to help your ongoing personal and academic success, in the way that’s most convenient, comfortable and valuable for you.
Whether you’re stressed about an assignment, finding it difficult to adjust to life in Canada, struggling to manage your time, or simply feeling overwhelmed trying to manage finances, speak to someone who understands your language and culture, in confidence, and access resources and tools to help.
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Address: 560 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3P1
Address: 80 Bloor Street W, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2V1
Address: 443 University Street W, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2H6
Address: 550 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1E3
To ensure our students have the most transformative learning experience, our programs are delivered using online and mobile technologies, allowing students to work with a Learning Management System (Moodle) in and out of the classroom, participate in collaborative learning environments, and enhance their digital literacy.
Greystone College’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy requires all students to bring their own laptop to use on campus. The laptop must meet or exceed the technical specifications outlined below.
Touch screen devices, such as smartphones, tablets and iPads, are great tools for learning and can be used to access course materials but will not be sufficient for completion of course assignments.
Chromebooks or Android devices are not recommended as they do not support all course-related software requirements, such as Safe Exam Browser (SEB). Students will not be able to take online tests on these devices.
Minimum device and connectivity requirements for all programs
Optional but recommended
All students at Greystone College will have access to Microsoft Office 365 and Learning Management System (Moodle) at no additional cost. Throughout the program, students will have access to course-specific software and will be required to download and install a secure web browser (Safe Exam Browser) in order to take quizzes and exams.
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Read this article to learn more about effective study habits.
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Read this document to learn how to submit your assessments on Moodle.
Read the following PDF about academic integrity.
Greystone College offers a variety of programs at our schools in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Click on the program overview for the program you are enrolled in to find out more information about your schedule, courses, and to view your grades.
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