Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program

Provided by: Richmond School District

Service Description

Provides settlement services for immigrant and refugee students in Richmond attending Kindergarten to Grade 12, and their families. Helps immigrant and refugee families adjust and integrate into community, home, and schools. Settlement workers serve newcomers in English, but have cultural and language expertise in Arabic, Cantonese, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, and Urdu. Accepts school- and self-referrals. Program and office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the Province of BC.

Granville Avenue address - There is also a SWIS office located at the Richmond School Board office:
1st Floor Reception Desk
7811 Granville Avenue
Richmond V6Y 3E3
604-668-6000

Service Location