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Moving to a new country or city (Vancouver) is one of the scariest yet beautifully invigorating things you will ever experience. I moved abroad from Nigeria to Vancouver, Canada during the early stages of the pandemic, it was terrifying, but I had this knowing feeling that I had made the right choice, and this new […]

GEC Viva is home to hundreds of international students in Vancouver Canada and is located in the heart of downtown, featuring panoramic views of the city and the North Shore Mountains. With dozens of schools, shopping centres, and transportation nearby, the possibilities are endless when everything is at your doorstep. We are on mission to […]

Metro Vancouver is surrounded by natural beauty and numerous tourist attractions on all fronts. Most of these places are a short road trip away! You can enjoy the scenic drive and make stops along the way to explore the hidden gems of Vancouver this summer. Here’s a list of locations you should visit when you […]

We understand how anxious it would be to start off a new journey in a totally new country. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Canada is a diverse country with an inclusive culture surrounded by amazing natural habitats. In 2021, Canada welcomed over 450,000 new international students, and the numbers are expected to rise […]

Vancouver has a well-rounded transit system serving both Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland areas. TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority, runs an accessible network of rapid transit, and other services. Both locals and visitors praise the convenience of public transit in Vancouver. Index | Public Transit in Vancouver Compass Card U-Pass Vancouver SkyTrain Vancouver […]

Most of us are aware of the local news because of the social media accounts we follow on Instagram. Let’s be real, no Gen Z or millennial in Vancouver will be reading any physical newspapers. But, if you are not aware of the top Vancouver news sources we listed below, you need to follow these […]

Looking to live your best life in Vancouver? Need to know all the fashionable restaurants, next trends in fashion, and always enjoy lifestyle content? Look no further; here are the best social media accounts based in Vancouver in 2022. You’ll love these Vancouver influencers and content creators! Accounts Based in Vancouver | 2022 View this […]

There are a number of internet and phone service providers in Vancouver Canada that you should know about. In this article, you will learn about the widely-known telecommunications providers, locations to obtain a sim card in Vancouver and reasons for why the internet is so expensive in Canada. Index | Internet and Phone Service Providers […]

Moving to Vancouver on a budget? There are so many details to consider including purchasing furniture, selling old items, joining a new community and more. Our article lists all the resources you may need whether you are a student or a young adult; you will find topics ranging from shopping secondhand to finding the right […]

When you arrive in Canada, one of the first things you will want to do is to open up a bank account, and once you settle in, you may want to start investing. We analyzed offers by different banking providers in Canada as well as ways you can open an investing account and information on […]

West Trek is a tour operator specializing in student tours, as part of its parent company Discover Canada tours, a business with over 25 years of experience. West Trek typically offers tours out in nature so you can experience the great outdoors for the adventurous type! Read more to explore West Trek Summer Tours. West […]

If you are reading this blog, chances are that you are looking for a job. Do not worry, there are a lot of jobs for international students in Vancouver, and you are in the right place because we got a lot of free resources linked below. Click on the article that answers your question to […]

When you are looking for your first job it may be frustrating to figure out how to write a resume. Even though you may not have direct work experience as a student, we are here to help you translate some of your experience into what the job requires! Indeed, the trick to getting the job […]

Who is Carolina? Hello everyone. This is Carolina. I am from Chile. I recently moved to Vancouver, Canada to learn English. I will talk about my experience living at the GEC Viva Residence and attending ELS Language Centers. A typical weekday for me is very busy. Let’s begin talking about a day in life in […]

Student Writer: Chioma – University Canada West (Instagram / TikTok) In theory, making friends is easy; strangers can bond over their obsession with TikTok trends and challenges. However, the reality is very different. Putting yourself out there is hard, even if it is “just” making a friend. Here are 10 ways to make friends at […]

Most students in Vancouver have the option to complete an internship before graduation. While this is not a requirement, universities advise students and new graduates to intern so that they can gain valuable experience in their field. Find answers to your common questions and scroll down to learn more about the top internships Vancouver. Index […]

As a student, whether you want to get more work experience or afford to live in Vancouver finding the best possible job as you continue studying is crucial. That’s why we have prepared this article that outlines the best jobs for students in Vancouver. Index Nanny Notetaker Writing Coach and Tutor Server and Barista Nanny […]

With such a high cost of living, saving money in Vancouver is often a difficult task. Most people may not know this, but there are some secret hacks for saving money in Vancouver. Especially when it comes to your basic expenses, you can stay on budget by simply shopping at the right places. Buy in […]

If you do not know the top tips for renting in Vancouver as a first timer, it might get a little tricky to find an apartment. We have outlined valuable information to help you: Determining your rental budget, basic living expenses, and choosing a neighborhood near transit lines to cut down on extra expenses. Read […]

Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to an all-time high of 4.8% in December of 2021 compared with a year ago. Entering 2022, Canada experienced the steepest inflation rate since September of 1991. Similarly, inflation reflected on the 2022 prices in Vancouver, BC. The drastic change in the inflation rate is due to the global supply disruptions, […]

Upmeals have been a partner of the GEC Living brand with the installation of their first vending machine at GEC Pearson in late 2021. Both staff and student housing residents have been enjoying their healthy and sustainable food options from Upmeals through their vending machines already; we are equally excited to be taste-testing their newest […]

What is a Bullet Journal? According to Ryder Carroll, the creator of the bullet journal, this system is a mindfulness practice that disguises itself as productivity. The bullet journal allows its user to create a system that works for them, so that they can check in with themselves in a meaningful manner. Users can also […]

Exclusively penned for gecliving.com by Jacquelyn Braiden Lots of businesses are springing up all over Vancouver—and it’s no coincidence. The president and CEO of Innovative BC, Raghwa Gopal, stated that the arrival of Silicon Valley companies is encouraging more businesses to open up in Vancouver. In fact, he emphasized that these companies’ moves are just the […]

GEC Resident and experienced cook Anastasia Keda shared her favorite original pumpkin recipes — do not worry, all of her recipes are creative and extremely healthy! You will have fun making them and eating them! Pumpkin is rich in vitamins, especially the rare vitamin T that prevents the accumulation of fat cells in the body […]

We have all been there… A few days before Christmas, a party to go, and for some reason you have not thought about bringing a gift for a friend, a family member, or a name you picked from the office Secret Santa draw. Whatever the situation is, we are here to help. Check out the […]

We have great news! Black Friday may not be here yet, but the deals totally are! We did thorough research and found the best Black Friday deals for you. You can buy some cheap Christmas decorations, get some sweaters for the winter, or treat yourself to that fancy handbag you’ve been waiting for! Black Friday […]

When it rains in Vancouver, it pours. Especially during the winter months, it is easy to feel depressed and become a hermit with the heavy rainfall we experience. We hope this article can give you some good reason to get out of the house even if it’s raining. Check out the Vancouver rainy day activities […]

Vancouver is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Canada; It truly reflects the multiculturalism that is embraced as part of Canada’s policy and requires an understanding of ethnic communities in Vancouver. When walking on the street, you may notice a number of languages being spoken, and spot a number of ethnic stores and […]

Always wanted to enjoy some coffee and snacks while being surrounded by dozens of cute animals? Here’s your chance to live your wildest dreams; there are three operating animal cafés in Vancouver that you can stop by to get in a cuddling session! We know that going to school, studying for finals, and preparing projects […]

GEC Granville Suites now has a Peloton bike! We recently launched our brand-new workout space at our hotel and one of the biggest highlights is the Peloton. While widely popular, the Peloton bike is not your regular gym bike. We explained how to use Peloton in detail. Types of Peloton Rides ARTIST SERIES: Ride to […]

Here is a list of important health and safety information you should know as a newcomer to Vancouver. Information regarding healthcare providers, emergencies, and safety contact numbers should always be saved in your contact list as well as your memory. We explained how to find a healthcare provider, set up your health insurance (MSP), access […]

Vancouver has many fitness centers, places of worship, restaurants, and several stores to accompany specific dietary restrictions. Check out the list of resources below. While this is not a full list of what’s available, it can give Vancouver newcomers a head start. Vancouver Newcomers Fitness and Recreation Centers GEC Viva and GEC Pearson both have […]

We know it can be tough being a newcomer in a different country, or even in a different city. Vancouver is one of the largest cities in Canada, making it accessible for newcomers to reach everything they need. GEC compiled a series of blog posts for you, so you do not need to do any […]

Daha önce hiç Kanada’ya seyahat etmediyseniz, yanınıza neler getirmeniz gerektiğini tahmin edemeyebilirsiniz. Valizinizde limitli yer olduğundan, Kanada’ya giderken neler getirmeniz gerektiğini önceden düşünmeye başlamalısınız. Kanada valizi hazırlarken koymanızı tavsiye ettiğimiz önemli parçaları listeledik. Kanada Valizi – Liste Kanada’ya gitmeden önce nasıl döviz alırım? Seyahat sırasında nelere ihtiyacım olur? Kanada’da Türk ürünleri ne kadar? Hangi kıyafetlere […]

Preparing to come to Canada from a foreign country may be difficult, especially if you have never visited Canada before. Since you only have limited luggage space, it is beneficial to consult a packing list for Canada. Certain items are more expensive in Canada compared to the country you may be travelling from. So, we […]

Always feel like you are running errands with no time to think about cooking? We are here to help! We broke down and simplified easy and quick recipes for students. The recipes require minimal time, and you can get busy with other tasks while they cook in the oven! Index Greek Chicken Bowl in the […]

GEC Living Vancouver’da bulunan en büyük özel öğrenci konaklama ve rezidansıdır – GEC olarak en iyi eğitim deneyimini desteklemek için Metro Vancouver bölgesinde bilinen okullara yakın 4 rezidans sunuyoruz. Tamamen eşyalı apartman dairelerimizi aylık kiralayabilirsiniz. Ücretsiz yüksek hızlı Wi-Fi, ücretsiz elektrik, su, ısınma ve spor salonu gibi ek hizmetlerimiz daire fiyatlarımıza dahildir. GEC Rezidanslarımıza yürüme […]

You do not need to live in GEC Viva or GEC Granville to enjoy what Downtown Vancouver has to offer! However, if you are a resident in one of those locations, the chances are that you will get to do these activities a lot more often. Whatever your plans may be this week, set aside […]

To help save the earth’s resources, we all should consider adjusting some of our daily habits to reduce our environmental impact. It is never too late to learn about starting an eco-friendly lifestyle. Our new GEC Buildings are LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and we proudly support environmentally-conscious living. Keep reading to […]

There is nothing comparable to the natural beauty of Vancouver. The parks and green spaces within the city are only a teaser to its captivating wild regions that surround it. We compiled the ultimate guide to beginner-friendly hikes near Vancouver in this article. Here are the top easy hikes near Vancouver you must visit based […]

The following article was updated on December 6, 2021. Current Government Update (Nov 30) Government of Canada has announced additional border measures to reduce the risk of the COVID-19 and its variants in Canada related to international travel. As of November 30, all foreign nationals (including students and workers) who have travelled to South Africa, Eswatini, […]

Vancouver is perceived to be the most expensive city in Canada for both Canadians and people from foreign countries—Is it a myth or a truth? If the cost of living in Vancouver is that high, why is it so popular amongst international students? We answer all your questions and more below. Jump To: What’s the […]

February 25, 2022 Marching Into Spring The current escalation of events in Ukraine is terrifying and close to the hearts of many. We send love to our Ukrainian residents and share their sadness.  In just one day, we will be entering the month of March! With its coming, March brings a season of hope. Flowers […]

Feb 14, 2022 Newsletter Love Is In The Air! Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you are spending Valentine’s Day with a cute date or embracing Galentine’s Day instead here’s how you can spread the love:  Celebrate Black History Month Make a Homemade Card Bake Something Sweet Go Birdwatching Join the Hot Chocolate Festival Treat Yourself to […]

Planning to move to Vancouver and study in one of the most beautiful cities in Canada? You can read all about universities in Vancouver Canada, each institution’s pros and cons, and learn more about living in Vancouver. Read our comprehensive list of universities in Vancouver Canada and click on each institution to find out more […]

Jan 21, 2022 Newsletter Year of The Tiger Welcome back to another issue of your favorite bi-weekly newsletter! Let’s review what’s been happening at your GEC Residence since your last check-in: 1. Did you participate in GEC’s Furniture Survey? Claim your gift! We have sent out 50 $10 gift cards to those lucky winners who participated in […]

University Canada West (UCW) was founded in 2004. Famous for its innovative business programs, UCW has grown to be a well-known undergraduate and graduate degree-granting school for domestic and international students. Currently, 6000 students from 100+ enroll at UCW every year. PROS and CONS of Studying at UCW PROS of Studying at UCW CONS of […]

The Blog Roundup As we reflect back to last year, we can’t help but notice how much we have grown as a community and as a team. One of the things that keep growing is our GEC blog! Did you notice that we have some of the best resources for our international residents and Vancouverites? […]

Welcoming 2022 Happy New Year! 🥳🎉🎈 Can you believe it’s 2022? We can’t either! Time flies but every new day gives us another opportunity to be better. This year, we challenge you to pick a skill or habit that improves your mental health or physical well-being. Here are a few suggestions you can think about this year: […]

Capilano University (CapU) was founded as a college back in 1968. Fast forward to today, Capilano University now offers 97 programs, including 13 bachelor’s degrees as well as post-baccalaureate and undergraduate diplomas and certificates. Each year, approximately 12,700 students attend CapU; 9,000 are in for-credit programs, nearly 1,200 are in non-credit courses, and 2,500 of […]

Vancouver Film School (VFS) first opened in 1987, offering film production courses. Overtime, the institution began adding extensive programs including 3D Animation and Visual Effects, Acting for Film and TV, Writing for Film and TV, Makeup Design, and more. VFS is currently one of the most respectable film schools in the world with 15 programs […]

All We Want For The Holidays Is… Dear Santa, We want to thank you for blessing us with such a lovely holiday season. We think we have been very nice this year, so we made a list of things we would like. Here it goes: A week of working from home Seeing our management team in Santa/Ms. […]

NYIT is a private not-for-profit institution founded in 1955. As a global university, NYIT has campuses in Manhattan, Long Island, Arkansas, China, Abu Dhabi, and its Vancouver Campus that recently opened in Canada. NYIT Vancouver aims to accommodate more students for its famous master’s programs. PROS of studying at NYIT Internal Transferability to All Global […]

Must-Visit Holiday Markets Hello! Or should we say… Ho-Ho-Ho! (Oh, wait, we are still in November 😞)  Regardless, we have good news that will get you in that good old holiday spirit! How about checking out our list of Vancouver’s best Christmas and Holiday markets? Drop in for some hot chocolate, artisan crafts, and gift […]

Emily Carr University (ECUAD) is one of BC’s oldest post-secondary institutions founded in 1925. ECUAD is also the only post-secondary institution in BC that focuses professional learning experiences on arts, media, and design. Currently, ECUAD has a state-of-the-art campus on the Great Northern Highway. Emily Carr serves over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate-level students each year, […]

Founded in 1942, Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU) is the largest private university in New Jersey. The university has four campuses across the globe: The Metropolitan and Florham campuses in New Jersey, Wroxton Campus in England, and its latest addition in 2007, Vancouver Campus in Canada. Pros and Cons of Studying at FDU PROS of Studying […]

Looking For Iconic Roommates 🎁 We are still in November, but honestly who cares if we start festivities a little early? We’ve got so much holiday cheer that we started cranking up some festive music and drinking hot chocolate already. (Holiday calories do not count). We want to share our enthusiasm with you guys — Got […]

Forgetting Something? We have some good news and bad news… The good news is, we are 90% booked! The bad news is, we are 90% booked. This means if you are thinking about extending your stay, you need to act fast.  From January 2022 onwards, our prices will increase. If you extend your stay before January […]

British Columbia Institute of Technology, or with its widely known name “BCIT”, is a public polytechnic institution established in 1964. It is the first institution to solely focus on technical education in BC. Currently, 50,000 students attend BCIT every year. Pros and Cons of Studying At British Columbia Institute of Technology PROS of Studying At […]

Douglas College was founded in 1970, and to this day, it is the largest degree-granting college in BC. Douglas is known for its wide range of bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs. Each year, 25,000 students attend Douglas College, gaining academic education alongside skills that will prepare them for their careers. Index Where’s Douglas College Located? […]

Hocus Pocus! Halloween– the season of ghosts, witches, and monsters. They stay locked up in our worst nightmares, but this is their time to come out. If you feel brave, why not pay them a visit at a corn maze?  Visit these locations* at your own discretion (may be too scary for even the bravest of […]

Fall In Love With Your City Fall in Vancouver is here! You know what this means; the days of rainy autumn weather, pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters and knitted blankets are coming. The best part of fall though, is observing the trees as they change their colours. We have compiled our favourite spots where you can […]

Welcoming Our Newest Residents As the new school year begins, there are new people joining our community. Newbies, we want to help you make friends! Even if you’ve stayed at GEC for a while, it’s been hard to meet new people because of the provincial restrictions. If you are vaccinated and feel safe to socialize, […]

Get Ready for Back to School Season! Can you believe it’s the beginning of September? This only means one thing… Students are getting ready to go back to school. Fresh new textbooks, a set of binders, a cool haircut, and brand-new classmates. Surely, you haven’t missed the familiar bus route, and with the state that […]

Catch the Tail End of Summer ⭐ Summer in Vancouver has plenty to offer. As we are getting closer to the end of Summer 2021, it’s time to make some more memories! Here are more fun things you can check out in the next few weeks before Fall comes: Eagle Coaster at Cypress Mountain Cultus Lake […]

Happiness is a Three-Day Weekend ⭐ We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Honestly, you are a star for going back to summer school, work, and other commitments after a 3-day long weekend… we don’t know how you do it! We are happy to be back at work because we have an exciting new project […]

Best Restaurants in Vancouver 🍝 Welcome to the exclusive food edition of the GEC Newsletter! If you do not eat a big bowl of pasta on a Saturday night in front of the TV, who are you really? While pasta, noodles, and all the carbs will forever give us comfort, we like to try new foods […]

Hello, July 🌞 Hey folks! Congrats on surviving the hottest weather in Vancouver last week! Please remember BC has a new mandate that bans fireworks, open fires, and campfires across the province to protect our communities, forests, and wildlife. Please take necessary precautions. On a different note, here is what is new with GEC: We recently hosted […]

Is It Really the Summer?🧐 Vancouver weather has been crazy… but it seems like it may have turned around? June has been a busy month for us here at GEC. With scheduling live tours 🎫, planning exciting events for our residents, 🎊 and trying to estimate the crazy Vancouver weather 🌧️, we almost forgot that BC’s […]

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Surely, you have noticed June is Pride Month celebrated everywhere— What you may not know though that there is a remarkable history behind all the glitter and rainbows.  Pride month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York. When a gay club in Greenwich Village was invaded by the police, […]

Welcome Back! Victoria Day falls on the last Monday preceding May 25. It was initially celebrated in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday and later, celebrated as the official birthday of Canada’s sovereign. We consider Victoria Day to be the beginning of the summer season in Canada. We hope everyone had time to rest during the […]

GEC May Updates May has been an eventful month so far! How has your month been going? GEC Management would like to reminder all residents of the following: Do not grant access (i.e. opening the entrance door) to strangers. Every resident should use their own fob to enter the building.  Please ensure the entrance door has […]

It’s Gonna Be May Here comes the end of April. Although this week is a rainy one, hopefully we can have more sunny days in May. Here are some important dates in May: May 4: Celebrates Star Wars because of the way “May the Fourth” sounds like “May the force [be with you]” May 5: Cinco de Mayo, which […]

Trinity Western University was founded in 1962 and has grown to become Canada’s most recognized Christian university. It is also the biggest liberal arts university in the country. While TWU is proud to raise Christian leaders, you do not have to identify as Christian to attend the university. TWU offers 48 undergraduate degrees, and 19 […]

Happy Monday! We hope you all had an amazing weekend and were able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine! Cherry blossoms are in full bloom around the city, so we’ve rounded up some hot spots near GEC to check out, so read on for the full list. The photo above shows Cambie Street from GEC Pearson—we can’t wait […]

Hello April! Spring is here, the weather is getting warmer and everything is fresh! There are a lot of things happening in April: April Fool’s Day, Easter, The Vancouver Sun Run, and our Easter Cookies Baking Session! We are also having some fresh things for our residents. To make your living experiences with GEC unforgettable, we hired our current […]

Kwantlen Polytechnic University was established by the government in 1981 when it separated from Douglas College, and it is the only polytechnic university in Canada. It serves over 20,000 students annually across 5 campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Civic Plaza. Kwantlen offers more than 140 programs including programs in trades, technology, and careers. […]

Spring is Almost Here! Can’t believe we are already in the middle of March! Spring is right around the corner and the weather is getting nice. We hope everyone remembered to switch their clocks 1 hour ahead for Daylight Saving Time.  There are a lot of things that happened yesterday. March 14th was Pi Day, which is […]

Langara College was first founded as part of the Vancouver Community College (VCC), before it was established as an independent college in 1994. Langara is highly recognized for its University Studies, Career Studies, and Continuing Studies programs. Each year, 23,000 students attend Langara College. Index Where’s Langara Located? How much is Langara College? International Students […]

Spring is Coming After a long winter, spring is finally coming. The weather is getting warmer… The sun is going down later… We love to see it! 🌞 This week’s newsletter is all about updates! We’ve been working hard to provide new residents with an 11-night self-isolation package (if you know anyone that’s in need), we have been stepping up […]

Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Lunar New Year and we wish you all happiness, health, and prosperity. To celebrate the Lunar New Year, we hosted a red pocket lantern DIY session. Did you know that people hang red lanterns during the Lunar New Year to symbolize happiness and drive out any bad luck? It was nice to see everyone at […]

Happy February We hope you all had a wonderful January and stayed warm and healthy! February is an eventful month, with Chinese New Year on the 12th, Valentine’s Day on the 14th, and Family Day on the 15th. Long weekend! Woo hoo! February is also Black History Month in Canada and the US. Keep reading for more […]

Simon Fraser University (SFU) formally opened in 1965 and aimed to be Canada’s most community-engaged comprehensive university, with a wide range of research activities and programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. It rings especially true as SFU was given the title of Canada’s #1 Comprehensive University according to Maclean’s Magazine’s 2022 university rankings. Around […]

UBC is one of the oldest (yes, over 100 years old!) universities in Canada. It is also one of the most prestigious universities in Canada. It has been said many times; you cannot go wrong with a degree from UBC. The UBC Vancouver Campus serves 55,990 students – 16,131 of which are international students who […]

How is everyone’s 2021 so far? Has it been fun, exciting, disappointing, or uncertain? January is the coldest month of the year, so make sure you keep warm and stay healthy.  In the last two weeks, we hosted a virtual Zumba fitness session with Michèlle from West Trek Social Club. It was nice to see everyone turn on […]

Cheers to a New Year! Welcome to our first newsletter in 2021! We hope everyone had a restful holiday break and we wish everyone a healthy and happy 2021. In this upcoming year, we will continue to find new ways to bring our community together with more fun social events, contest giveaways, and exciting opportunities for our […]

Get Ready for the Holidays! There are only 11 sleeps until Christmas! We’re working hard to prepare special goodies for all our residents this holiday, which will be delivered December 21 to 23. Follow us on Instagram @gecliving for a sneak peek of our surprise. Our newsletter will also be taking a break until January 4, so we hope you don’t miss […]

It’s the last day of November and we’re finally stepping into the holiday season! We’re working hard to prepare special goodies for all our residents this winter. Follow us on Instagram @gecliving for a sneak peek of our surprise. We’ll also be sharing easy DIY gift ideas every week, so don’t forget to tag us if you make something nice! We’ll see you there! Talk soon, Danika and […]

As we head into the colder months, we know it’s tempting to crank up the heat, but we’d like to share some energy saving tips to be friendlier to our planet and reduce our energy consumption: Turn off the lights when you’re out of the room. Unplug any chargers that aren’t in use. Bundle up! […]

Happy November! Another month is upon us and we hope everyone remembered to change their clocks backward 1 hour for Daylight Savings Time. Last month, we held a Pumpkin Carving Party with Sala Thai, had an Instagram contest for PNE tickets, hosted an online game of Pictionary, met our residents for pizza, and delivered Halloween goodie bags […]

Thank you to everyone who joined our Pumpkin Carving Party on Thursday! We had so much fun carving with Chef Nok, four time Thailand National Champion in Fruit Carving and head chef at Sala Thai restaurant on Burrard. In case you missed it, the recorded livestream will be posted on our IGTV. We will continue to host events and activities for […]

Welcome to the GEC Newsletter! Welcome to our first ever GEC newsletter! This newsletter will be sent every two weeks to give you the latest on upcoming events, activities, opportunities, announcements, and more. We know the last few months have been tough, so we want to connect with you and make your time at GEC the best it […]

January 28, 2022 Vancouver, BC, January 28, 2022 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT”) reports the director election voting results from its annual general meeting held today. All of the director nominees, as listed in the management information circular dated December 9, 2021, were elected.  Proxy voting as to each […]

January 2022 saw home sales “volume” come down from last year’s record – setting pace, while low supply continued to cause home prices to edge higher across Metro Vancouver. Original Online Source: February 8, 2022 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. https://www.rebgv.org/content/rebgv-org/news-archive/january-2022-market-insights.html CIBT and GEC are not responsible for the contents described in the video. Original […]

Vancouver, B.C., November 29th, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (“CIBT” or the “Company“) (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) reports that it has filed on SEDAR its annual audited consolidated financial statements (the “Annual Financial Statements“) and related Management’s Discussion & Analysis (the “MD&A“) (collectively, the “2021 Financial Report“) for the fiscal year ended August […]

Vancouver, B.C., September 9th, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company“) is pleased to provide the following updates on its portfolio of academic assets and real estate investments. Overview of CIBT’s Portfolio of Academic Assets: College Enrollments: Sprott Shaw College and Sprott Shaw Language College have seen a steady increase […]

Vancouver, B.C., September 7th, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company“) is pleased to report that the Company is named one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in British Columbia in the August 30th, 2021 issue of the Business in Vancouver (“BIV“) newspaper. The Company was also named one of the […]

Vancouver, B.C., September 2nd, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) reports that one of its flagship projects, GEC Education Mega Center® in Surrey, British Columbia, has been featured in “The Globe and Mail” in an article titled “In Vancouver, ‘mega’ education centre sets the grade”. To view the article, […]

Vancouver, B.C., September 1st, 2021 – Toby Chu, Chairman and CEO of CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company“), has issued a statement in response to a news article recently published about the ongoing development and delays of the Atmosphere Project in Richmond, B.C. “In March 2018, CIBT’s subsidiary, Global […]

Vancouver, B.C., July 15th, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company“) is pleased to report that it has filed on SEDAR its consolidated financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis for its third quarter of fiscal 2021 ended May 31, 2021 (collectively, the “Q3 Filing“). The following […]

Vancouver, B.C., July 6, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company“) reports that further to its news release dated March 2, 2021 regarding its plans to raise $60 million for the GEC® flagship project, the Education Mega Center (the “Project”), a subsidiary of the Company has signed a non-binding […]

Click for the Downloadable Report: Cushman-Wakefield-Canada-StudentHousing-2021 The downloadable PDF is a 2021 report on Canada’s student accommodation outlook by Cushman. Also highlighted below are CIBT’s differentiating attributes in our business model. GEC has the following advantages in addition to those highlighted in the Cushman report: GEC did not corner itself into the Purpose Build category, […]

Vancouver, B.C., May 31, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that the Company and its various subsidiaries have received a total of $8.9 million from its corporate finance activities including limited partnership investments and corporate bond subscriptions during the period from March 1, […]

Vancouver, B.C., May 25, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company“) is pleased to report that CBRE Limited (“CBRE”), a leading Canadian real estate brokerage and the top-ranked firm for commercial real estate investment sales globally, has formally started its marketing campaign to exclusively list for sale six […]

Vancouver, B.C., April 19, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive agency agreement between their wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Education City Holdings Inc. (“Global Holdings”), and CBRE Limited (“CBRE”), a leading Canadian real estate brokerage and the top-ranked firm for […]

Vancouver, B.C., February 23, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that its flagship project, GEC Education Mega Center®  (the “Project”), received approval from Surrey City Council at the third Public Hearing on February 22, 2021. The Project will now proceed to the Enactment […]

Vancouver, B.C., February 10, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that its flagship project, GEC Education Mega Center® (the “Project”), received approval from Surrey City Council at the first and second Public Hearings held on February 8, 2021. The Project is scheduled to proceed […]

Vancouver, B.C., January 20, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company“) is pleased to report that its subsidiary, GEC Oakridge Acquisition Limited Partnership, received approval for its GEC® Oakridge project (the “Project”) from Vancouver City Council at the Public Hearing held on January 19, 2021. The Project […]

Vancouver, B.C., January 5th, 2021 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on the GEC King Edward® project (the “Project”). In October 2017, GEC King Edward Limited Partnership acquired three parcels of land to develop student-centric rental apartments to be combined with allocated […]

Vancouver, B.C., December 1, 2020 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that an investor has agreed to invest a total of $7 million in two tranches into the GEC® Oakridge project. The first tranche of $3.5 million has closed, with the second tranche to close […]

Vancouver, B.C., November 3rd, 2020 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”), a leading education and student housing provider, is pleased to provide an update on its GEC®  branded real estate portfolio. The total GEC® branded portfolio comprises 11 projects, 16 buildings and over 1.5 million square feet of net […]

Vancouver, B.C., October 27th, 2020 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its newest subsidiary limited partnership, GEC® Marine Gateway Limited Partnership (“Project 11”), has completed the acquisition of two residential rental buildings collectively called GEC® Marine Gateway (“MC1 and MC2”) located at the corner […]

Vancouver, B.C. July 20th, 2018 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that one of the real estate limited partnerships in which it holds an interest has executed a subject removal agreement pertaining to the sale of one of the GEC® branded Vancouver properties (the […]

Vancouver, B.C., July 23rdth, 2018 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that one of its real estate investment projects (the “Project”), to be located in Richmond, BC has received Third Reading approval by Richmond City Council. The approvals are based on a community development plan […]

Vancouver, BC – April 30, 2018 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (“CIBT” or the “Company”) (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) is pleased to report the successful completion by Global Education City (Richmond) II Limited Partnership of the phase II $15 million equity raise for Global Education City® (Richmond), the eighth GEC® location, described in CIBT’s news […]

Vancouver, B.C. March 19th, 2018 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that pursuant to the Company’s news release of January 24th, 2018, it has completed the buy-out of the former majority owner of the limited partnership that owned one of the GEC® branded downtown Vancouver […]

Vancouver, BC – March 12th, 2018 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) is pleased to announce that one of its real estate investment limited partnerships (the “LP”) has entered into referral fee agreements with a real estate development group (the “Group”) for an equity raise of up to $60 million for a […]

Vancouver, BC – March 7th, 2018 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) is pleased to announce that one of its real estate investment limited partnerships has entered into a formal Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell four commercial ground floor units at GEC® Burnaby Heights for $6 million.  The closing is expected […]

Vancouver, B.C., September 7th, 2016 – CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the WestStone Group, a leading real estate development company in Western Canada, to construct the GEC Education Mega Center in Surrey, B.C. The […]

March 15th, 2016 Vancouver, BC: CIBT Education Group Inc. (“CIBT”) (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) is pleased to report that pursuant to its news release dated December 10th 2015 entitled “CIBT Subsidiary Expands Student Housing Portfolio to Burnaby Heights”, the offering of limited partnership units relating to the GEC Burnaby Heights project have been fully […]

As part of a three-year student housing project led by CIBT Education Group Inc., the education management company has acquired two additional properties in Central Vancouver. This property follows CIBT Education Group’s acquisition and successful launch of Viva Suites Hotel in the first quarter of 2015. The housing project aims to cater to the growing number of international […]

July 15th, 2015: CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX: MBA, OTCQX International: MBAIF) (“CIBT”) is pleased to report that it has completed the first phase of renovations to its Viva Tower project which boosted the number of available market rental beds to 90 from the originally designed 35 beds. CIBT is now proceeding to Phase 2 […]