Our History
Since 1972, we’ve been providing a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees to help them get settled, find careers and learn all they need to know about starting their new lives in Canada. Through our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners, we provide settlement, education and employment services for over 20,000 clients every year.
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Accreditation
Quality and professionalism are very important to us. ISSofBC and ISS Language & Career College of BC belong to a number of regulatory bodies establishing the highest standards of quality programming, education and business practices for our clients and students.
ISSofBC provides a supportive environment for newcomers to Canada of all backgrounds. We are here to meet your settlement, English language and employment needs.
Values
Although ISSofBC is today one of the largest immigrant-serving agencies in Canada, with a national and international reputation in the field of migrant issues and services for immigrants and refugees, we have not strayed far from our roots.
Our Mission
Helping immigrants build a future in Canada
Our Core Values
- We believe that every person has the basic, natural right to be treated with dignity.
- We believe that an inclusive society is a strong society; by promoting acceptance and mutual respect, we are helping build immigrants’ futures while also building a stronger future for Canada.
- We are committed to creating a welcoming, hospitable environment for immigrants which facilitates their integration in Canada.
- We believe that each individual’s path to integration and self-sufficiency must be based on a recognition and acceptance of that person’s unique needs and aspirations.
