Welcome to Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) — Canada’s leading public safety educator — a dynamic public post-secondary institution. Established in 1978 with a provincial mandate under the College & Institute Act, JIBC delivers leading edge public safety and justice education and training in BC, Canada, and internationally. Every year 32,000 students from more than 20 countries take our programs and courses.
Acknowledgement
JIBC gratefully acknowledges that we have benefited from the prior work of Vancouver Community College, University of the Fraser Valley, Douglas College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Pearson College, and Langara College in the development of our International Student Handbook.
Message from the President
Welcome to JIBC. I am delighted that you have decided to join the 32,000 students attending the Institute this year to pursue a career in justice and public safety, to return for continuing education, professional upgrading or additional accreditation. JIBC programs are recognized nationally and internationally and are delivered by instructors who are experts in their fields and offer real-world experience and perspectives. We strive to continually meet your needs by offering both full-time and part-time studies that range from entry-level training to advanced education, face-to face in the classroom, or online. Regardless of the delivery method, our education and training emphasizes experiential learning informed by applied research that leads to a range of certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate credentials; ones that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Above all, JIBC offers you a unique, inter-professional learning environment that brings together students from different disciplines, instilling the value of communication and collaborative teamwork and promoting increased efficiency, effectiveness, and interoperability once you are out in the field. We hope that you will make the most of your time here. We look forward to supporting your learning needs through our student services and programs.
I wish for you success in your studies and I look forward to seeing you on one of our campuses.
Dr. Michel Tarko
JIBC President and CEO
Message from the Dean
Welcome to the JIBC! We are very excited to have you study with us. We hope that you will enjoy your studies, learn about and experience Canadian culture, and prepare for a professional career in public safety.
This handbook provides information about your studies, our commitment to you, and your responsibilities while studying at the JIBC. At the JIBC, we understand the work and commitment that you have made in order to study with JIBC and in Canada so we congratulate you on this achievement. Some of you may also be feeling the weight of expectations from your families, and communities. Your responsibility to the people that have supported you is essential to your success at the JIBC, as is your responsibility to your fellow students and your studies. Please also remember your responsibility to take care of yourself – your good health and mental wellness will help make your experience successful and satisfying.
On behalf of JIBC, Office of International Affairs, staff and faculty, I wish you all the best in your studies and experience in Canada.
Sincerely,Dr. Stuart Ruttan
Dean, School of Criminal Justice & Security and Office of International Affairs
Office of International Affairs
The Office of International Affairs team is here to assist you in order to make your learning experience and transition to Canada a positive experience. We have created this International Student Handbook to provide you with as much information that will support your success throughout your studies. We are here to assist you.
Contact Information
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am -3:30pm
Phone: 604.528.5636
After hours and weekend emergency contact: 604.818.6922
Email: international@jibc.ca
Website: International Studies
