Sprott Shaw does not have dormitories or residences on campus. However, a variety of accommodations are available in the vicinity of each campus (in private homes or apartments).
GEC Student Residential (Global Education City, or GEC Living) is the largest off-campus student accommodation provider in Vancouver, hosting over 5000 students from 79 countries annually. Its vision is to offer a comfortable and safe living environment for students studying in Vancouver.
Services included in GEC Living:
- Bed, Desk and chair
- Wi-Fi
- Utilities
- Maintenance
- On site staff
- 24/7 centralized security
- 24/7 on-call emergency assistance and more
For more information, visit: https://gecliving.com/
Homestay
We encourage international students to experience Canadian life with a host family until they become familiarized with their new environment in Canada. Staying with a homestay provides students with the opportunity to practice English outside the classroom and learn about the Canadian way of life.
Companies such as Global Education Alliance (GEA) carefully research and help select the homestays for you.
Home stay may include:
- Private bedroom with a bed, closet, desk, chair, etc.
- Shared common areas including bathroom, kitchen, TV, etc.
- Three meals per day
- Use of telephone and laundry facilities
For assistance with homestay arrangements, please contact our service provider Global Education Alliance (GEA) at studentservices@mygea.ca or other homestay placement companies.
Other Accommodation Options
Students may also explore other housing options, such as furnished or unfurnished rentals in houses, apartments, and condominiums.
Available options can be found online including the following sites.
- https://www.Rentals.ca
- https://www.zillow.com/bc/rentals/
- https://www.apartments.com/bc/
- https://www.places4students.com/
- https://www.capreit.ca/apartments-for-rent/vancouver-bc/hub-place/
- https://www.4stays.com
- https://www.Craigslist.com and more
Tenant Rights
Tenants in British Columbia are protected by rights during their tenancy, including dispute resolution and quiet enjoyment rights. For more details, visit:
Where to get help
Residential Tenancy Branch: Toll-free at 1-800-665-8779 or email at HSRTO@gov.bc.ca
Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC):
– Tel: 604-255-0546
– Toll-free: 1-800-665-1185
– Service Hours:
– Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
– Wed: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
