RCIIS Pre-arrival handbook

Congratulations Welcome to the Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies Things to do before you get here 1. Buy Medical Insurance - ALL students at RCIIS must have medical insurance. 2. Find out what visa you need

Things to bring on the first day 1. Passport 2. Medical Insurance 3. Letter of Acceptance 4. Writing supplies for the entrance test (note, pencil, pen & eraser) Orientation Day Schedule On your first day, you should expect the following schedule: 1. Submission of your passport, visa, and medical insurance policy 2. You will receive an introductory greeting from our counselors and a confirmation of your course registration. 3. You will be seated while waiting for your placement test. This test consists of 2 parts: a speaking test, and a written test. 4. Your name will be called for the placement test which will decide what level and programs you need to begin with. 5. After the placement test, our head teacher will give you a general orientation regarding the school and its policies. * Please listen very carefully to our orientation; some of the school policies are very important for your success at RCIIS. 6. At the end of the orientation, you will have the opportunity to take part in a small group discussion with our counselors who speak your native language. They will answer some of your questions and make copies of your passport, visa and insurance policies. 7. After the session with our counselors, you will be dismissed from school for the day. We will inform you regarding the arrangement of your class and schedule via email towards the end of the day.

How to get to school 1. Get off at DAVISVILLE STATION, between St. Clair and Eglinton. 2. Head north on Yonge St toward Chaplin Crescent. 3. The building will be on the left. 4. It’s on the second floor. * The address of RCIIS is 1992 Yonge Street, 2nd fl, Toronto

• RCIIS requires all students to speak only in English while at school, starting from your first day. We hope you enjoy your time with RCIIS!