Student Resources

Here you will find various bits of information that will be useful throughout the year.

IELP Resources

• Important Dates: Provides information on important dates throughout the year.
• IELP Student Handbook (PDF) & SELP Student Handbook (PDF): Provides information on various items, such as culture shock, campus policies, study permits, health insurance, and much more!
• Conversation Partners: This program allows ESL students to practice their English conversation skills with a current Brock University student. (Fall and Winter terms only)
• Community Involvement: The best way to get to know and experience Niagara is to get involved!
• Student Life and Community Experience: OUR BROCK Newsletter: A good source of information for news, events and activities around campus!
• Working On-Campus: A great information source for current IELP students looking to work on-campus.
• Campus Map: ESL Services is located on the East Campus in the International Centre (#34 on the Interactive Map).  
• Activating Your Student Account
• James A. Gibson Library - International Students

Health Insurance

• StudentGuard Standard Plan Information
• StudentGuard Website

Health Insurance - Dependents

• StudentGuard Health Insurance - Dependent Coverage: Students who have a dependent(s) with them, must use this link to register and pay for their dependent(s) coverage.
  • Important information when completing the form:
    • Personal Information: This is where you will enter the dependent's information.
    • Main Applicant Information: This is where you will enter the your information. Please enter "Brock University ESL" as the school name.
    • Enter all information as required.
    • The policy cannot exceed the main applicants end date.
• StudentGuard Standard Plan Information
• StudentGuard Website

Brock University Policies

• Brock University's Student Code of Conduct: Provides information on the policies and procedures for student conduct.

Transportation

• St. Catharines City Transit - Bus Map
• Brock University Parking Services
• Driving in Ontario 
  • Driving and Roads
  • International/Ontario Driver's License
  • Licensing a Vehicle in Ontario/Vehicle Insurance 

Other Information

• Canadian Tax Return Information
• Niagara Peninsula Map
• Child Care Centre Resources
• Study Permits/Visas
• Canadian Embassy Listings: A complete list of the Canadian Embassies around the world.
• Shopping and Entertainment (International Services and Programs Abroad)
• Currency Calculator: A useful website to help you with any currency conversions that you may need to do.