Contact Information for International Students
2025 IS CLOSED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are an international student or are not a citizen/permanent resident of Canada currently training at the Brampton Flight Centre, your main point of contact at the Brampton Flight Centre will be
Rita Lombardi
Student Services Manager
905-838-1400 ext. 228 or [email protected]
Rita is responsible for maintaining international student files, oversee student supports for international students, confirm and report international student enrolment to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Failure to appear as an active student, will be reported.
*Information to ensure BFC is in compliance with 17.5 of the ISP Requirements
Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto
Address: 240 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5R 2N5
Canada Phone: +1 (416) 964-7260
Consulate General of India, Toronto
365 Bloor Street East, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M4W 3L4
Canada
Consulate General of Pakistan
7880 Keele Street, Unit 14
Vaughan, ON L4K 4G7
Canada Phone: +1 (905) 532-0042
If you’re an international student, there are two main types of health insurance:
- Mandatory student health plans provided through your college or university (such as UHIP, GuardMe, StudyInsured, or Studentcare).
- Private insurance companies and brokers that sell health insurance for international students, visitors, and newcomers.
Student health insurance providers
- UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) – Mandatory for most international students at Ontario universities.
- GuardMe International Insurance – Used by many colleges including Sheridan and Georgian.
- Studentcare / CIHIP – International student health plans for many colleges and universities.
- StudyInsured – Used by several Ontario school boards and educational institutions.
Insurance companies that offer international student plans
- Manulife
- Sun Life
- Blue Cross
- GMS (Group Medical Services)
- Allianz Global Assistance
- Destination Travel Group
- TuGo
- Cowan Insurance (administrator for UHIP at many institutions)
Local brokers
- Lounsbury Life & Group Insurance (Georgetown)
- The Caledon Insurance Group (Acton)
- PolicyAdvisor (Oakville)
- Poonam Khanna (Oakville)
- All Insured Insurance Agency Inc. (Mississauga)
- insurance4u.ca (Mississauga)
- Truvisit (Mississauga)
- Insurance Broker M.K. (Mississauga)
- einsured.ca (Brampton)
- Vertex Insurance and Investments Inc. (Brampton)
- Super Visa Insurance Brampton – Planet Insurance (Brampton)
- Supervisa Insurance – Pankaj Bhatia (Mississauga)
- Punjab Insurance (Brampton)
There are several organizations that provide career counselling, employment support, peer support, settlement services, and mental health counselling.
Career counselling and employment support
- Employment Halton (Oakville) – Free career services including one-on-one career counselling, résumé and cover letter assistance, interview preparation, job search support, career workshops, and hiring events. These services are available to Halton residents.
- Job Skills Newmarket – A non-profit employment service offering career planning, job search assistance, interview coaching, and employer connections.
- HMC Connections (Halton Multicultural Council) – Provides employment services specifically for newcomers to Canada, including career assessments, résumé reviews, mock interviews, networking events, and job fairs. They have an office in Georgetown.
Settlement services for international students and newcomers
- Halton Multicultural Council (HMC) – Offers newcomer settlement support, orientation to life in Canada, language resources, employment preparation, and community connections. It is one of the primary organizations serving newcomers in Halton Region.
Peer counselling and mental health support
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Halton Region – Offers peer support programs led by trained peer mentors with lived experience, as well as support groups and mental health navigation services. Self-referrals are accepted.
- Town of Halton Hills Community Support Resources – Maintains a directory of local mental health, crisis, counselling, and wellness services for residents, including youth resources.
Newcomer and multicultural organizations
- Halton Multicultural Council (HMC Connections) – Settlement services, employment assistance, language support, youth programs, and community integration for newcomers in Halton.
- Carrefour Interculturel Peel–Halton – French-language cultural, employment, entrepreneurship, and youth programs serving Peel and Halton.
- Peel Immigration – Regional newcomer portal with an interactive map of settlement agencies, language services, community organizations, and events.
Cultural organizations
- Chinese Association of Mississauga – Chinese cultural programs, settlement support, language classes, and community events.
- Canadian Indian Association – Indian cultural celebrations, networking, and community engagement.
- Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals & Businesses – Professional networking and community events.
- Brampton Chinese Business Association – Business networking and Chinese community initiatives.
- Goan Community Centre – Cultural programs and community events for the Goan community.
- Halton Hills Cultural Services – Arts, heritage, public art, festivals, and community cultural programming.
Sikh community
- Gurdwara Sikh Sangat Brampton
- Gurudwara Nanaksar-Brampton
- Gurdwara Singh Sabha Milton
Hindu community
- Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple (Georgetown)
- Brampton Triveni Mandir
- Vraj Canada
Muslim community
- Masjid Al-Salam / Al-Salam School
- Huttonville Jame Masjid
- Yaseen Musalla
Christian community
- Holy Cross Parish
- Queen Of Peace Church
- Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Community resources
- Halton Hills Public Library – Conversation circles, cultural programming, newcomer events, and volunteer opportunities.
- Peel Region’s newcomer resources also include listings of multicultural groups, festivals, and community organizations across Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon.
Housing:
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