A non-profit organization serving the needs of Chinese youth and students. They assist youth to find their educational and vocational direction. The AFC tries to bridge the communication gap between youth and their parents by helping parents understand the educational system in Canada. Their services include free academic consulting, workshops about the educational system, providing a variety of educational information, free drop-in tutoring services and volunteering opportunities.

The BCFFPA is a registered non-profit, provincial organization for Foster Parents, run by Foster Parents. It aims to bring together foster parents, social workers and other interested parties to improve the standard of care for children in BC. It represents Foster Parents to provide quality foster care and supports children and youth to reach their full potential.

Natural Child Bursary
The Natural Child Bursary was founded in 1991 by Region ‘K’ for the birth or adopted child of a BCFFPA foster parent member in B.C. who has completed Grade 12 and wishes to continue his/her education

William Curtis Bursary
The William Curtis Memorial Fund, which is awarded annually, has been established for youth currently and formerly in care who wish to continue their education.

A Sunni Muslim organization that provides services and information to the local Muslim community. For prayer times, local mosques, and burial information, see website.

BC Muslim School
12300 Blundell Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6W 1B3   (Map)
Web site: www.bcmuslimschool.ca
Phone:  604-270-2511
Fax:  604-270-2679
E-mail: admin@bcmuslimschool.ca
Hours:  604-270-2679
A full-time school, offering education for K to 7, teaching the Koran, Arabic and Islamic studies, as well as the regular BC curriculum.

Sunday service is at 9:30am.

Free English Classes
Offers free English classes for all foreign language-speaking people.

CPF - British Columbia & Yukon is the provincial branch of CPF which is the national network of volunteers, composed of individuals and families that values French as an integral part of Canada and is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French Second Language (FSL) learning opportunities for young Canadians.

Part of an international humanitarian movement working globally and locally to improve the situations of the most vulnerable. The Red Cross responds to disasters, both in Canada and abroad, and provides education and training to children, youth and adults on everything from abuse and injury prevention to global education and life-saving skills.

First Aid Programs
Red Cross has been teaching Canadians how to save lives and prevent injury for more than 50 years. Red Cross First Aid programs are designed for all ages and skill levels. Some of their programs include: CPR, Emergency First Aid, Wilderness & Remote First Aid and Babysitting and ChildSafe courses. Go to www.redcross.ca under "Find a Course" for more information.

The Knowledge Centre for Cerebral Palsy raises awareness of CP in the community, assists those living with CP to reach their maximum potential and works to see those living with CP realize their place as equals within a diverse society.

Education
Speakers for talks or workshops are available by request for schools, clubs, businesses, organizations and other community groups. Educational bursaries for students living with CP who wish to pursue a post-secondary education and student work placement opportunities are available.

The Chinese Cultural Centre is a non-profit organization whose membership is open to all. The Centre offers different classes and clubs for people with different interests. The Centre also provides services to the community and aims to promote the Chinese culture through various events. Services are available in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Cantonese / Mandarin Program for Youth
Heritage language programs designed for youth aged four and up. Preschool to senior high levels equivalent to those in Hong Kong are offered.

ESL for Cantonese or Mandarin Speakers
Helps new immigrants learn English. The focus is on speaking and daily use.

Choice School is an independent school, registered under the BC Provincial Societies Act. Our School is uniquely placed to nurture the outstanding potentials of gifted and academically advanced learners. We provide an academically enriched program within a culture of emotional and social support.

The Credit Counselling Society is a non-profit credit counselling service that teaches people about money management and using credit carefully. Counsellors can show people what to do if they have debt and can offer assistance in the office or over the phone. Counselling appointments focus on managing individual situations and are free of charge. The Credit Counselling Society also provides workshops, lunch and learn sessions, and repayment programs and alternatives. Visit the website or call for more information.

A non-profit, community-based organization offering affordable counselling, education, mediation and training to help families, couples, individuals, and youth solve problems.

The Colt Program
7171 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 1Z3   (Map)
Phone:  604-668-6400
Fax:  604-668-6405
Located at Richmond Secondary School. Program open to all students in Richmond who are pregnant. Provides education, support services, and day care. Call 604-668-6400, local 251.

Offers year-round acting, musical theatre, and voice classes for youth aged 6 to 18. Classes are instructed by professional actors, directors and choreographers to give students practical and real world skills.

Gingerbread House Preschool is a special place where children and parents play and learn together. As the only Parent Participation Preschool (PPP) in Richmond, BC Gingerbread House provides a unique early childhood learning experience for children and their families.

The Hamilton Community Centre is located in Hamilton Elementary School. Facilities include a kitchen, a multipurpose room, a preschool room, and a rotunda. In addition, by sharing facilities with the school, Hamilton Community Association has access to a gymnasium. Hamilton offers a variety of programs for children, youth and adults of all ages.

Rainbows and Unicorns Preschool
Phone:  604-718-8436
E-mail: tmckenzie@richmond.ca
Preschool at Hamilton Community Centre is designed to develop the child intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. The Preschool term is from September to June with a Winter and Spring Break vacation. For all licensed preschools, children must turn appropriate age by December 31.

Incentive offers an enriched curriculum in the core academic subjects of English, French, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. A variety of strategies are employed in the classroom that emphasizes independent thinking within cooperative groups. Developing group and individual projects as well as group and individual oral presentations are key strategies. Students are expected to take an active role in their learning.

A non-profit organization committed to inspiring and motivating BC's children and youth to take an active role in their future. To accomplish this goal, JABC works in partnership with dedicated business volunteers, educators, parents and the community to deliver business education programs to students. Programs include: Business Basics (grades 5-8), Investment Strategies Program (grades 9 &10), Economics for Success (grades 9 &10), Company Program - A Student Venture (grades 11 & 12), and JA Titan (grades 11 & 12).

A national youth volunteer-service program offering young Canadian men and women aged 17 to 21 an opportunity to acquire valuable personal and professional skills through an alternative educational program. Katimavik is based on the concept of service learning - learning through volunteer work on community projects to which participants make a significant contribution. For six or nine months, participants live in mixed groups of eleven, originating from all regions of Canada. To apply, call or visit their website at www.katimavik.org

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is an undergraduate university, with a campus in Richmond, providing a comprehensive range of bachelor's degrees and other credentials in the following areas: Arts, Business, Science, Health, Design, Trades and Technology, University Qualifying Studies, Horticulture, and Continuing Studies. Kwantlen Polytechnic University also has other large campuses in Surrey, Cloverdale and Langley

Kwantlen University College - Rentals
Kwantlen University College invites business, educational, community and non-profit organizations to rent our facilities and resources for conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars, social and cultural activities, public forums, and film production. The Richmond Campus facilities include a multi-use conference centre, break out rooms, food services, reception area, meetings rooms, classrooms, foyer, cafeteria, and covered parking.

Provides services to children with learning disabilities and their parents. Raises public awareness of learning disabilities and plays an advocacy role. Serves Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond. The services and programs delivered out of the Vancouver office include:

Parent Support Meetings
Offers information sessions for parents, educators and community professionals about advocacy and learning disabilities. Meetings are every third Monday of the month on various topics.

Remedial Tutoring Programs
The Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver provides a number of academic programs to children between the ages of 7 and 14. These programs include one-on-one tutoring, Hands-on Math, Orton Gillingham and High school Skills development.

Resource Library
The Association has a small collection of library books, articles and videos.

Social Skills Program
The social skills program seeks to increase the social competence and self-confidence in children between the ages of 7 and 13, by combining instruction and training through realistic role-play activities.

This is a provincial program supporting students with deafblindness in their home school districts through consultation. Consultants work with parents and professionals to meet the needs of the students.

QMUNITY values, celebrates, and transforms the lives of queer people by creating physical social and inclusive spaces; and empowering individuals and communities in BC through innovation, volunteerism, collaboration and professional resource.

Education and Outreach Services
E-mail: peter.toppings@qmunity.ca
Education and Outreach Services provides LGTB awareness training for service providers, planning for community events around health and well-being, and development of print materials for LGTB health promotion. Please call 604-684-5307 ext 112 for more information.

A non-profit organization operating under the Societies Act of BC, RAM is comprised of Montessori parents who volunteer their time. RAM aims to support and promote the Montessori Programs in Richmond (Public School District). These goals are achieved through fundraising, purchasing materials, promoting the Montessori alternative program to the Richmond School Board and supporting teacher education.

The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is a not-for-profit, multi-service, community based organization. The RCD offers a variety of specialized information, resources, projects and activities that assist people with disabilities to achieve greater control over the decisions that affect their lives and to achieve the goal of living more independently.

Public Education Series
E-mail: carrie@rcdrichmond.org
Provides a regular schedule of workshops for a variety of topics pertaining to disability issues and some general community interests to members and the general public to stay better informed.

Established in 1989 as a non-profit charitable organization, the Society promotes the spirit of community service amongst those with a Chinese ethnic background. Provides a variety of services and programs to the community, such as Fitness Dance, Ballroom Dance, Tai Chi and Yuanji classes, Karaoke Singing, Taekwondo, Yoga, Mandarin Conversational, Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy, etc. Services are available in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

Acts as a bridge and facilitator for Chinese parents who would otherwise have language barriers in communicating with the school system. Works with other parent groups and agencies to provide a better education for all children in Richmond. Seminars and coffee mornings are held weekly and quarterly newsletters are distributed in the Richmond area.

A biblically based Christian school offering preschool to grade 12 classes.

Elementary Campus
A biblically based Christian school offering preschool to grade 5 classes.

Middle School Campus
10200 No.5 Road
Richmond,  BC   V7A 4E5   (Map)
Phone:  604-274-1122
Fax:  604-274-1192
E-mail: middlecampus@richmondchristian.ca
A Christian school offering the BC curriculum, grade 6 through 8

Secondary Campus
10260 No.5 Road
Richmond,  BC   V7A 4E5   (Map)
Phone:  604-274-1122
Fax:  604-274-1128
E-mail: richmondchristian@richmondchristian.ca
A Christian school offering the BC curriculum, grades 9 through 12.

Provides parents of students in Richmond public schools with an opportunity to exchange information and to become more informed about and involved in their children's schooling. Meets the third Tuesday of every month except June, July, and August at 7:00 p.m. at the School Board Office. Each school should have a representative in the Association. However, all parents are welcome.

The Mosque is used for prayer, and is affiliated with an Elementary school that follows the BC curriculum (K-6). Call (604) 270-2511 for the elementary school administration.

A BC certified general studies program and Judaic studies program for children from preschool (ages 3 and 4) and grades K to 7.

Serves Richmond's multicultural community as a central resource for referrals, information, translation, and interpretation services in a variety of languages. The society assists immigrants and refugees with their settlement and integration needs. Services are offered in 12 languages.

"Return on Inclusion" Workplace Series
Workshops are designed to address racism, multiculturalism, and diversity issues in the workplace. Workshop topics include: diversity basics, hiring for diversity, cross-cultural conflict resolution, and white privilege.

Chai At Chaupal
Free program for South Asian seniors to relax, have tea, share ideas and opinions, discuss general topics and volunteer. Mondays from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the India Cultural Centre, 8600 No.5 Road, Richmond and Tuesdays from 12:00pm - 2:00pm at the Cambie Community Centre Boardroom, 12800 Cambie Road, Richmond.

Diversity Assessment Services
RMCS can assess your business or organization to provide feedback on policy, hiring procedure, accessibility and staff/client experience in relation to diversity and inclusion. A report is provided with suggestions and referrals.

English Conversation Classes
English conversation classes for immigrant men and women, led by qualified teachers. Classes are offered weekly on Tuesday mornings and/or Thursday evenings.

Grandparenting in Canada Program
8600 Ash Street
Richmond,  In partnership with Richmond Family Place, this program is designed to empower grandparents to lead a healthy and productive life while taking care of their grandchildren. We will provide grandparents of children 0-12 with skills and information on grandparenting in a new country and culture. The topics cover fire safety, emergency preparedness, parenting, discipline, etc. Childminding will also be provided by qualified Family Place staff. Sessions for Filipino grandparents are held on Saturdays from 4:00pm-5:30pm, sessions for South Asian grandparents are held on Mondays from 10:30am-12:30pm, and sessions for Chinese grandparents are held on Thursdays from 9:30am-11:30am. All sessions take place at DeBeck House, 8600 Ash Street, Richmond.

Income Tax Clinics
Income tax filing services are provided in March and April to low income individuals and families, seniors and newcomers by trained volunteers.

Information and Referral Services - Settlement Service
Phone:  604-279-7165
Offers services to newcomers in 12 different languages. Includes information on housing, settlement, adaptation, transportation, health care, education, and employment. Also provides interpretation and translation and helps newcomers fill out basic forms.

Labour Market Services
RMCS Labour Market Services facilitates career planning for newcomer clients, and liaises with participating employers and agencies in the BC Community. We provide labour market information, computer access for job search purposes, a weekly updated Job Board, and one-on-one employment counselling, classes or workshops on topics in career planning and job readiness.

LEAD Program
A certificate program held twice a year (February and September) consisting of 24 sessions held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, in partnership with the Pacific Immigrant Services Society (PIRS). Assists immigrant women to gain confidence in their ability to participate in an English-speaking Canadian context and encourages community involvement. The program is open to immigrant women who wish to share their experiences with other women. Basic English is required.

Multicultural Seniors Group
A weekly get-together provides an opportunity for seniors to socialize and interact with each other and receive information in an informal, relaxed, and friendly environment. Meetings are held every Wednesday afternoon.

Multicultural Women's Group
A support group for women. Speakers discuss topics chosen by the group. Meetings are held in the afternoon on the third week of every month (except July and August). An opportunity to make friends and practice your English.

Richmond in 3D (Diversity, Dialogue, Drama) Program
This program addresses creating a more inclusive community through interactive theatre techniques and dialogue. Workshops are available to community organizations and businesses.

Surfing Grannies
Seniors' six week certificate course in Computers offered in partnership with Microsoft Canada Development Centre. Learn basic facts about hardware and software, use applications like Notepad, Calculator and Solitare. Learn how to research information on the internet and send e-mail.

The Safe Harbour Program
The Safe Harbour Program promotes an inclusive BC that celebrates strong, vibrant, and diverse communities. As one of 31 Safe Harbour Organizers, RMCS facilitates Safe Harbour training sessions for staff from publicly accessible businesses, financial institutions, non-profit agencies, government offices, community policing centres, libraries, youth centres, and other workplaces. These 2-hour training sessions create an understanding of diversity and inclusion issues as participants are given insight into how diverse community members might experience living in their community. Safe Harbours commit to Equitable treatment for all, providing a "safe harbour" and preparing employees to welcome and celebrate diversity.

Youth Education, Employment and Empowerment Services (YES)
The Yes Program operated by The Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society is a program for youth 15-25 years old and that have been in Canada for 5 years or less. The Yes Program is a free program. We offer job training, educational counselling, settlement support, ESL, a connection the community and recreational & sports activities. The Yes Program is a fulltime program and it runs 18 weeks Monday thru Thursday from 10am till 4pm. For more information or to register please contact Melanie Melendez at 604.279.7165. The first group will start early July.

Provides lessons in most instruments, classes in theory, Suzuki violin, and a children's choir. 25 recitals and five major concerts are held every year, as well as master classes and mock examinations. Run by a volunteer Board of Directors. Needs volunteers for Board of Directors and help for concerts and events.

Borrow books, magazines, movies, music CDs, audio books, and more for free with a library card. Daily family story times and a wide range of programs are available in English and Chinese. Use library computers to e-mail, write resumes and cover letters, or to do research on the Web. Printing and photocopying available. Free wireless Internet access with a library card at all branches.

Brighouse Branch
100 - 7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 1R8   (Map)
Phone:  604-231-6422
This is the main branch of Richmond Public Library. Offers a large collection of books, magazines, movies and more. Get help with homework, job searching, consumer information, business research and other information. Kids' librarians are available to help choose the best books for babies, toddlers and school-aged kids. Free family storytimes, babytimes, and other children's programs that promote reading and learning. Free access to computers and Internet for library members and visitors. Call 604-231-6413 for the Reference Desk.

Cambie Branch
150 - 11590 Cambie Rd. (southwest corner of Cambie Shopping Plaza)
Richmond,  BC   V6X 3Z5   (Map)
Phone:  604-273-2223
Free family storytimes, babytimes, and other children's programs that promote reading and learning. Offers a popular collection of books, movies, music CDs, audio books, magazines, and newspapers for adults and kids. Free access to computers and Internet for library members and visitors.

Ironwood Branch
8200 - 11688 Steveston Hwy.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 1N6   (Map)
Phone:  604-231-6468
Free family storytimes, babytimes, and other children's programs that promote reading and learning. Offers adult programs, including basic computer and Internet skills. Offers a large collection of books, movies, music CDs, audio books, magazines, and newspapers for adults and kids. The Computer Centre contains a wide variety of software and provides Internet access. Computer and Internet access is free for library members and visitors

Steveston Branch
4111 Moncton St.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 3A8   (Map)
Phone:  604-274-2012
Free family storytimes, babytimes, and other children's programs that promote reading and learning. Offers a great collection of books, movies, music CDs, audio books, magazines, and newspapers for adults and kids. Free access to computers and Internet for library members and visitors.

The RSS Alumni Association has over 2000 members from the classes of 1931 to 2007. Its mandate is to keep RSS grads connected, support the school financially, provide scholarships to enable grads to further their academic career and advocate for Richmond Secondary School. Email to join. There is a modest membership fee.

Assists pregnant teens and adolescent parents to overcome barriers to education and employment opportunities. Teenage parents are encouraged and assisted to complete high school, increase parenting skills and enhance life skills. The students attend Richmond Secondary School while childcare is provided at an onsite, licensed childcare facility. The program is staffed by teachers, social workers and certified early childhood educators. The program is coordinated by Family Services of Greater Vancouver.

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), established in 1917, is the union of professionals representing 41,000 public school teachers in the province of British Columbia, Canada. All public school teachers belong to the BCTF and their local teachers' association. The Richmond Teachers' Association (RTA) is a British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) local.

Promotes equality for women in all aspects of society. Services include information and referral, peer support, a volunteer program, training services and a resource library. The Centre provides English conversation classes, individual computer instruction and more.

English Conversation
340 - 7000 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond,  BC   Web site: www.richmondwomenscentre.bc.ca/help-groups/programs/12-english-conversation
A program for women with English as a second language. Meets Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. You must be a member of the Centre to participate.

Provides a band music program for young people designed to complement the secondary school music program. Richmond School District students in Grades 8 through 12 who are enrolled in a music course in the school may audition for places in the RYCB. The RYCB performs several concerts at various venues throughout the year, culminating in a year-end concert at the Gateway Theatre. In addition, members receive an intensive music workshop at an annual clinic.

RYSA aims to provide programs and services that are responsive to the diverse needs of Richmond children, youth and families. They offer a number of services and programs in Richmond including: counselling for children and youth; a youth centre in Richmond; a career and employment centre for youth; after school programs; volunteering and leadership opportunities; special events and celebrations and an Aboriginal centre.

Richmond Stay in School Program
E-mail: marshallt@rysa.bc.ca
Funded by the Children's Aid Foundation and Scotia Capital, this program encourages youth to overcome personal challenges and to stay in school through recognition of their efforts and achievement. Primary focus, through bursaries and awards, is on recognizing youth who work through challenges and obstacles to succeed in school, graduate from alternative programs or elementary or high school, and who show commitment to community. Funded in part by Children's Aid Foundation.

Station Stretch Program
Phone:  604-668-6204
E-mail: vincents@rysa.bc.ca
RYSA provides the Youth and Family Counsellor at Station Stretch alternative school in Richmond. The counsellor provides counselling and support services to youth between 13 and 17 attending the school who commonly struggle with academics, social and emotional issues, or truancy. Virtually every student that attends Station Stretch receives some level of service ranging from consultation and advocacy, to intensive counselling. The goal is to enable the student to complete grade 10 in the four core subjects and re-enter the school system at the senior level.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a non-partisan citizen organization for the promotion of the well-being of Canadians and new immigrants and their participation in a just, equitable, and culturally diverse society through the provision of services, community development and advocacy. Founded in 1973 and incorporated as a not-for-profit charitable organization in 1974. Beginning as an agency providing settlement service to Chinese immigrants, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has developed into a multi-service organization offering a comprehensive range of services to both new immigrants and long-time residents alike, whether they are of Chinese or non-Chinese origin.

Multicultural Settlement Services
Phone:  604-279-7180
Fax:  604-279-7188
Assists new immigrants to orient, adapt, and integrate into Canadian society through a continuum of services from the point of arrival. Services include: Airport Reception; New Immigrant Orientation Program; Information & Referral; Labour Market Information Services; Host Program; Host Mentorship Program; Citizenship Program; and Public Education Program. Services are provided in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Punjabi & Tagalog

Administers the Public Schools Act from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Elected in November 2008 as Richmond trustees are: Chak Kwong Au, Rod Belleza, Carol Day, Linda McPhail, Donna Sargent, Grace Tsang, and Debbie Tablotney.

Call 604-668-6000 for information on registering a child in Richmond's public school system.

Anderson Elementary School
9460 Alberta Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 1T6   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Anderson-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6355
Fax:  604-207-0846
E-mail: Anderson@sd38.bc.ca

Blair Elementary School
6551 Lynas Lane
Richmond,  BC   V7C 3K8   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Blair-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6330
Fax:  604-668-6317
E-mail: blair@sd38.bc.ca

Blundell Elementary School
6480 Blundell Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7C 1H8   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Blundell-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6562
Fax:  604-668-6214
E-mail: Blundell@sd38.bc.ca

Bridge Elementary School
10400 Leonard Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 2N5   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Bridge-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6236
Fax:  604-668-6483
E-mail: bridge@sd38.bc.ca

Brighouse Elementary School
6800 Azure Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7C 2S8   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Brighouse-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6522
Fax:  604-244-9342
E-mail: Brighouse@sd38.bc.ca

Byng Elementary School
3711 Georgia St.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 6M3   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Byng-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6649
Fax:  604-668-6657
E-mail: Byng@sd38.bc.ca

Cook Elementary School
8600 Cook Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 1V7   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Cook-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6454
Fax:  604-668-6137
E-mail: Cook@sd38.bc.ca

DeBeck Elementary School
8600 Ash St.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 2S3   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/DeBeck-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6281
Fax:  604-668-6004
E-mail: debeck@sd38.bc.ca

Diefenbaker Elementary School
4511 Hermitage Dr.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 4T1   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Diefenbaker-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6639
Fax:  604-668-6645
E-mail: Diefenbaker@sd38.bc.ca

Dixon Elementary School
9331 Diamond Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 1P5   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Dixon-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6608
Fax:  604-668-6574
E-mail: dixon@sd38.bc.ca

Errington Elementary School
9831 Herbert Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 1T6   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Errington-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6699
Fax:  604-668-6698
E-mail: Errington@sd38.bc.ca

Ferris Elementary School
7520 Sunnymede Cres.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 2V8   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Ferris-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6538
Fax:  604-668-6544
E-mail: Ferris@sd38.bc.ca

Garden City Elementary School
8311 Garden City Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 2P1   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/GardenCity-Web/
Phone:  604-668-7855
Fax:  604-668-6274
E-mail: Garden_City@sd38.bc.ca

General Currie Elementary
8220 General Currie Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 1M1   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Currie-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6440
Fax:  604-668-6109
E-mail: Currie@sd38.bc.ca

Gilmore Elementary
8380 Elsmore Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7C 2A1   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Gilmore-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6268
Fax:  604-668-6134
E-mail: Gilmore@sd38.bc.ca

Grauer Elementary School
4440 Blundell Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7C 1G9   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Grauer-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6547
Fax:  604-668-6555
E-mail: Grauer@sd38.bc.ca

Hamilton Elementary
5180 Smith Dr.
Richmond,  BC   V6V 2W5   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Hamilton-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6514
Fax:  604-668-6516
E-mail: Hamilton@sd38.bc.ca

Homma Elementary School
5100 Brunswick Dr.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 6K9   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Homma-Web/
Phone:  604-668-7844
Fax:  604-668-6412
E-mail: Homma@sd38.bc.ca

Kidd Elementary School
10851 Shell Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 3W6   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Kidd-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6602
Fax:  604-668-6102
E-mail: Kidd@sd38.bc.ca

Kingswood Elementary School
11511 King Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 3B5   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Kingswood-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6280
Fax:  604-668-6142
E-mail: Kingswood@sd38.bc.ca

Lee Elementary School
9491 Ash St.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 2T7   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Lee-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6269
Fax:  604-668-6414
E-mail: Lee@sd38.bc.ca

Maple Lane Elementary School
7671 Alouette Dr.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 4P2   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/MapleLane-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6692
Fax:  604-668-6694
E-mail: maple_lane@sd38.bc.ca

McKay Elementary School
7360 Lombard Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7C 3N1   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/McKay-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6470
Fax:  604-668-6509
E-mail: McKay@sd38.bc.ca

McKinney Elementary School
10451 Lassam Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 2C2   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/McKinney-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6133
Fax:  604-668-6517
E-mail: McKinney@sd38.bc.ca

McNeely Elementary School
12440 Woodhead Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6V 1G3   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/McNeely-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6250
Fax:  604-668-6255
E-mail: McNeely@sd38.bc.ca

Mitchell Elementary School
12091 Cambie Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6V 1G5   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Mitchell-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6225
Fax:  604-668-6233
E-mail: Mitchell@sd38.bc.ca

Quilchena Elementary School
3760 Moresby Dr.
Richmond,  BC   V7C 4G6   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Quilchena-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6224
Fax:  604-668-6117
E-mail: Quilchena@sd38.bc.ca

Sea Island Elementary School
1891 Wellington Cres.
Richmond,  BC   V7B 1G6   (Map)
Web site: www.sd38.bc.ca/Sea_Island/Home%20Page
Phone:  604-668-6468
Fax:  604-718-4087
E-mail: Sea_Island@sd38.bc.ca

Spul'u'kwuks Elementary School
5999 Blanshard Dr.
Richmond,  BC   V7C 5V4   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Spulukwuks-Web/
Phone:  604-303-5100
Fax:  604-303-5106
E-mail: spul'u'kwuks@sd38.bc.ca

Steves Elementary School
10111 Fourth Ave.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 1V5   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Steves-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6660
Fax:  604-668-6666
E-mail: Steves@sd38.bc.ca

Tait Elementary School
10071 Finlayson Dr.
Richmond,  BC   V6X 1W7   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Tait-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6444
Fax:  604-668-6570
E-mail: Tait@sd38.bc.ca

Talmey Elementary School
9500 Kilby Dr.
Richmond,  BC   V6X 3N1   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Talmey-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6275
Fax:  604-668-6173
E-mail: Talmey@sd38.bc.ca

Thompson Elementary School
6211 Forsythe Cr.
Richmond,  BC   V7C 2C4   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Thompson-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6420
Fax:  604-668-6490
E-mail: Thompson@sd38.bc.ca

Tomsett Elementary School
9671 Odlin Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6X 1E1   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Tomsett-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6448
Fax:  604-668-6172
E-mail: Tomsett@sd38.bc.ca

Westwind Elementary School
11371 Kingfisher Dr.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 4Y6   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Westwind-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6497
Fax:  604-668-6292
E-mail: Westwind@sd38.bc.ca

Whiteside Elementary School
9282 Williams Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 1H1   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Whiteside-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6209
Fax:  604-668-6419
E-mail: Whiteside@sd38.bc.ca

Woodward Elementary School
10300 Seacote Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 4B2   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Woodward-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6296
Fax:  604-668-6247
E-mail: Woodward@sd38.bc.ca

Wowk Elementary School
5380 Woodwards Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 1H1   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Wowk-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6198
Fax:  604-668-6118
E-mail: Wowk@sd38.bc.ca

Call 604-668-6000 for information on registering a child in Richmond's public school system.

Burnett Secondary
5011 Granville Ave.
Richmond,  BC   V7C 1E6   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/burnett-web/
Phone:  604-668-6478
Fax:  604-668-6484
E-mail: Burnett@sd38.bc.ca

Cambie Secondary
4151 Jacombs Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6V 1N7   (Map)
Web site: hjcambiesecondary.com/
Phone:  604-668-6430
Fax:  604-233-6698
E-mail: Cambie@sd38.bc.ca

Hugh Boyd Secondary
9200 No. 1 Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 6L5   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Boyd-Web/BOYD_HOME/HOME.html
Phone:  604-668-6615
Fax:  604-668-6569
E-mail: Boyd@sd38.bc.ca

MacNeill Secondary School
6611 No. 4 Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 2T2   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/MacNeill-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6212
Fax:  604-668-6202
E-mail: MacNeill@sd38.bc.ca

McMath Secondary
4251 Garry St.
Richmond,  BC   V7E 2T9   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/McMath-Web/
Phone:  604-718-4050
Fax:  604-718-4051
E-mail: McMath@sd38.bc.ca

McNair Secondary
9500 No. 4 Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 2Y9   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/McNair-Web/
Phone:  604-668-6575
Fax:  604-668-6585
E-mail: McNair@sd38.bc.ca

McRoberts Secondary
8980 Williams Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V7A 1G6   (Map)
Web site: public.sd38.bc.ca:8004/~McRobertsWeb/
Phone:  604-668-6600
Fax:  604-668-6601
E-mail: McRoberts@sd38.bc.ca

Palmer Secondary
8160 St. Albans Rd.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 2K9   (Map)
Web site: palmerweb.sd38.ca/
Phone:  604-668-6288
Fax:  604-668-6488
E-mail: Palmer@sd38.bc.ca

Richmond Secondary
7171 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 1Z3   (Map)
Web site: rhs.sd38.ca/site/
Phone:  604-668-6400
Fax:  604-278-4734
E-mail: Richmond@sd38.bc.ca

Steveston-London Secondary
6600 Williams Road
Richmond,  BC   V7E 1K5   (Map)
Web site: www2.sd38.bc.ca/Steveston-London/
Phone:  604-668-6668
Fax:  604-668-6672
E-mail: Steveston-London@sd38.bc.ca

Administers the Public Schools Act from kindergarten through grade 12. School District No. 38 (Richmond) offers Early French Immersion, Late French Immersion and Montessori Programs. Placement in an Alternate Program will be determined through a district-wide draw process, with sibling priority. Parents/legal guardians new to the district must first register their child in person at their neighbourhood school, then, request and fill out the Alternate Programs application before the draw deadline.

Area Counsellors
Provide counselling services to elementary schools and work with school-based teams, teachers, students and parents to promote students' social and emotional development. Counsellors are also a liaison to community services and serve a vital role in crisis response. To ask for help from an area counsellor, speak to the child's classroom teacher or school administrator.

Community Outreach Program
Phone:  604-816-9491
Fax:  604-233-0551
Teachers will help anyone under age 19 who has dropped out of the school system for a year or more to find a way to return (either to a regular school, an alternative program, continuing education, or a mix of these options). They learn about the student's interests, past experience, and future hopes to find the right program for him/her. They also support students during the first stages of getting back into the school system.

Continuing Education
Phone:  604-668-6123
Fax:  604-233-0152
Offers many different courses - for general interest, personal and family development, to improve grades, or to gain skills for jobs. Call 604-668-7899 for information about completing high school or improving grades. Call 604-668-6123 to learn about other programs.

English as a Second Language (ESL)
Phone:  604-668-6045
Fax:  604-668-6571
Courses run all year. Day and evening classes are held throughout Richmond. Fees vary, from free to a low cost that covers expenses.

French Immersion Program
Phone:  604-668-6055
Fax:  604-668-6191
The aim of the Early French Immersion, beginning in the first or second year primary class, and the Late French Immersion program, beginning in grade 6, is to enable students to acquire fluency in French and to become functionally bilingual by graduation. The Early Immersion Program is offered at Anderson, Bridge, Dixon, Gilmore, Mitchell, Whiteside and Homma Elementary Schools; the Late Immersion Program at Homma and Whiteside Elementary; and Secondary Immersion at McRoberts and McMath Secondary. French Immersion provides an excellent opportunity for all students to acquire a second or even a third language.

Montessori
The Montessori Program, beginning in Kindergarten to grade 4, is characterized by meeting the learning needs of each student. Students often work with self correcting materials. This approach is used to develop concentration, self-motivation and organizational skills.

Services for Students with Special Needs
Phone:  604-668-6071
Fax:  604-233-0521
Provides services for students with special needs, generally in their neighbourood schools. These settings usually include support in the regular classroom and/or learning assistance/ resource centre. Services from professionals such as speech/language pathologists, counsellors, and educational psychologists are provided to schools on an itinerant basis. Alternative settings can be arranged if required, particularly if the student is exhibiting challenging behaviour.

Station Stretch Program
5280 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond,  BC   V6X 2A9   (Map)
Phone:  604-668-6204
Fax:  604-668-6427
E-mail: station_stretch@sd38.bc.ca
Alternative education for students in grades 8 to 10 who have left regular schools and wish to attend junior secondary school in a more personal, but academic, atmosphere. A joint program of the Richmond School Board and MCFD.

Skills Connect aims to help skilled immigrants move more quickly into jobs that match their experience and background. We provide specialized assistance to immigrants by helping them to prepare for and obtain employment in every sector of the B.C. economy including transportation, construction, manufacturing, tourism, and healthcare. Skills Connect offers career counselling, assessment and planning services, access to courses and certification, workplace practice opportunities, and job placements

A non-profit society that trains volunteers in first aid, home health care, and child care. These volunteers go on to work in the community, carrying out first aid duties at many functions in Richmond. St. John also offers safety oriented First Aid and CPR courses within the community, as well as Save That Child, Junior First Aid, baby-sitting courses, and first aid kits.

Richmond Training Centre
120 - 6851 Elmbridge Way
Richmond,  BC   V7C 4N1   (Map)
Phone:  604-207-2032
E-mail: richmond@bc.sja.ca
Offers a variety of first aid, occupational first aid and CPR courses.

A Catholic School offering education for Kindergarten to Grade 7 that follows the BC curriculum.

A Catholic school that offers education from kindergarten to grade 7.

A non-profit organization run by an elected body of students' parents. Students range from pre-school to high school and also offers adult conversation classes. Admission is open to all school-aged students without regard to background, nationality or religion. Classes are once a week for 100 minutes from September to June.

Provides prenatal classes to prepare clients by increasing their knowledge of changes in the childbearing year and enhancing their coping skills for childbirth. Help expectant parents participate in decision-making for labour and birth in order to have a satisfying experience. Promote family-centered maternity care. Please visit the website for meeting locations and times.

An independent, non-profit, non-political Society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians, especially those with particular legal needs with reliable and impartial information about the law. They do this by means of speakers, training workshops, publications, theatre, and special events. Call to order publications or to arrange for a speaker.

Justice Theatre
Phone:  604-331-5400
E-mail: dramas@publiclegaled.bc.ca
The actors of the Justice Theatre involve students as important participants in a dramatized criminal trial.

Speakers Program
Phone:  604-331-5412
E-mail: Caroline@publiclegaled.bc.ca
Provides speakers on legal topics to community groups in BC. Groups should consist of 15 or more people. The volunteer speakers include lawyers, accountants, and government representatives and will be provided at no cost. Please note that the speakers can give general legal education only.

TALK provides people over 50 with creative and stimulating educational activities, including non-credit courses, tours, special events and Philosophers’ Cafes, all of which are planned by volunteers. TALK members receive two course brochures and four newsletters per year and can register for programs in Richmond, Surrey and Langley, and use the Kwantlen libraries. Course leaders are drawn from current or retired Kwantlen instructors, other post-secondary institutions, and community members with special expertise.