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Student Support Services

At Langley Flying School, we are committed to supporting our students in every aspect of their academic, flight training, and personal life. We understand that pursuing a career in aviation is challenging and rewarding, and our support services are designed to ensure students feel safe, empowered, and fully prepared for both their studies and flight training. 

Housing and Residence Options

Finding safe and comfortable accommodation is crucial for student success. While Langley Flying School does not operate on-campus housing, our Housing Services team assists students in locating suitable living arrangements:

  • Homestay placements with screened host families for cultural immersion and a supportive home environment.
  • Assistance with off-campus rental housing, including shared apartments, short-term housing, and student residences.
  • Guidance on tenancy agreements, rental rights, and budgeting in British Columbia.
  • One-on-one consultations to ensure students feel safe, secure, and supported,/b> in their new homes.

🔗 Useful links:

  1. BC Housing – Rental Assistance and Tenant Information
  2. Homestay International – Vancouver

Health, Safety, Mental Health, and Overdose Supports

The health and well-being of our students is a top priority. Langley Flying School provides:

  • Confidential counselling services for mental health, stress, or personal challenges.
  • Wellness workshops on resilience, stress management, and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • A safe campus environment with first aid-trained staff, AEDs, and regular safety drills.
  • Flight-specific wellness support,including guidance for maintaining physical fitness, vision standards, and stress/fatigue management crucial for pilots.
  • Safety drills and protocols related to flight operations and emergency procedures to ensure students are prepared both academically and practically.

🔗 Useful links:

  1. BC Centre for Disease Control – Overdose Response
  2. Toward the Heart – Find a Free Naloxone Kit
  3. HealthLink BC – Mental Health Support

Education and Program Progression Assistance

Langley Flying School supports every student’s flight training and academic progression:

  • Personalized program planning for flight training, combining theory, simulator, and actual flight hours.
  • Progress monitoring to ensure students meet flight hour requirements and exam milestones.
  • Guidance on aviation regulations, Transport Canada exams, and career pathways from private pilot to commercial pilot or flight instructor.
  • Workshops on study skills, time management, and exam preparation.
  • Encouragement and mentorship throughout each student’s aviation journey.

🔗 Useful links:

  1. EducationPlannerBC – Program Planning and Transfers
  2. Transport Canada – Pilot Licensing

Learning Support Services

To ensure academic and flight training success, Langley Flying School offers:

  • Tutoring and workshops in aviation-related subjects such as navigation, meteorology, and aerodynamics.
  • Flight simulator guidance and one-on-one support with aircraft systems and procedures.
  • Writing and ESL support for international students in aviation theory courses.
  • Library and online learning resources. including access to flight manuals and aviation databases.
  • Faculty mentorship and open office hours for questions related to both academics and flight training.

🔗 Useful links:

  1. Learn Now BC – Online Learning Resources

Local Community Integration Supports

Adjusting to life in Vancouver while training as a pilot can be challenging. Langley Flying School provides:

  • Orientation programs introducing local resources, airport environments, and aviation communities.
  • Opportunities to join student clubs, flying clubs, and volunteer activities.
  • Partnerships with local aviation organizations for networking, mentorship, and community engagement.
  • Social events celebrating cultural diversity, aviation milestones, and student achievements.
  • Staff check-ins to ensure students feel connected, supported, and included in both campus and local aviation communities.

🔗 Useful links:

  1. City of Vancouver – Newcomer Resources
  2. Volunteer BC

Daily Life Information

To help students focus on their studies and flight training, Langley Flying School provides guidance for daily life in Vancouver:

  • Transportation support, including using TransLink services and commuting to flight training locations safely.
  • Childcare and family support for student parents.
  • Banking and communications guidance, helping students set up bank accounts, mobile phones, and internet.
  • Practical life workshops on budgeting, cost of living, and tenancy rights.
  • Guidance on balancing daily life, flight schedules, and academic responsibilities to maintain overall well-being.

🔗 Useful links:

  1. TransLink – Public Transit in Metro Vancouver
  2. BC Child Care Information
  3. Banking in Canada – Government of Canada

Our Commitment

At Langley Flying School, we see every student as a whole person — a future aviator who deserves support, guidance, and care in every aspect of life.

From academics and flight training to health, community, and daily living, our goal is to provide an environment where students can thrive safely, confidently, and successfully.