VFS Student Experiences

Living in Vancouver

VFS is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver—named one of the world's best cities, year after year. Surrounded by some of the last remaining temperate wilderness in the world, Vancouver's natural beauty and cosmopolitan environment combine to make it an ideal place to study.

Out the front of Timbertrain Cafe in Gastown, Vancouver — Walk to Gastown’s quintessential Cafés

Film being shot on location in Vancouver — 200+ films and TV series were shot in BC last year

Sunlit shops near the VFS campuses — Check out trendy shops and restaurants

Old brick building in historic Gastown — Soak up the vibe of historical Gastown

Yoga by the Pacific Ocean — Relax by the Pacific Ocean

Hiking in BC's forests — Enjoy the Pacific and BC’s coastal mountains

Social Events

The role that connections play in a successful career cannot be overstressed. But it doesn’t have to be work, work, work. We believe in promoting school-wide opportunities for connections through being creative and having fun. (You can also find out about specific program- and career-related events on the program pages.)

Student Testimonials

The people I met at VFS were inspirational to me. Some of the teachers and students are my friends for life.

Adam Yaniv
Animation Grad
Animation Supervisor, Hop

There were a lot of reasons why I chose VFS: The first being the faculty and the second being the glorious city of Vancouver. It was the first time in my life I ever felt like I was somewhere I belonged.

Tamara Knoss
Classical Animation Grad
User Interface Designer, Glu Mobile

VFS made it easy to connect with various companies in the industry. Although the onus was on us to foster the relationships that would lead to jobs, the staff at VFS provided a 'foot in the door' that gave me an opportunity to prove myself.

Armando Troisi
Game Design Grad
Narrative Director, Microsoft

VFS helps you be a professional and not only a hobbyist. VFS helped me be more confident with myself. It helped me realize dreams can come true.

Cesar Montero Orozco
Digital Design Grad
Surfacing Artist, DreamWorks Animation

It's a school that really helps open a lot of doors, the teachers are amazing, and it is literally boot camp for your creative soul and tech skills.

Caitlin Kaposhilin
Sound Design Grad
Content Specialist, Pump Audio (Getty Images)

Student Services

The Student Services team is here to support you throughout your year at VFS. We can help with housing, budgeting, medical insurance, and advise you on your rights and responsibilities in BC.

HOUSING

Student Services can help you find a roommate or accomodation in Vancouver.

LOGISTICS

Get help with budgeting your money, documentation, and meeting requirements.

TALK TO US

We can provide counselling and advice for coping with being away from home, and adjusting to life in Vancouver.

Explore Our Programs