Our Work in Canada
The Canada Vietnam Cultural & Educational Council (CVCEC) is a Toronto-based federal non-profit. In Canada, we help Vietnamese-Canadian children keep their language and culture, help newcomer and international students settle into Canadian schools, and give young people real opportunities to lead in their communities. Our work is driven by volunteers and supported by local partners.
At a glance
300+ students, youth and parents reached with orientation guides
15+ core youth leaders trained in person
10+ institutional partners: school boards and universities in Canada and Vietnam
70 free online Vietnamese language and culture lessons for children, taught by a team in Ontario, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island
One of 16 initiatives selected for the 2026 Leading Urban Change cohort, School of Cities, University of Toronto
Vietnamese language and culture for children in Canada
- Trường Tiếng Việt Của Em (My Vietnamese School): a free online platform with 70 self-paced lessons, interactive games and worksheets, so children anywhere in Canada can learn at home with their families.
- A teaching team across Canada: Vietnamese language teachers in Ontario, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island design Vietnamese language and culture lessons for young learners.
- Working with school boards: in early 2026 we began a dialogue with the Toronto District School Board on Vietnamese language programs.
- Vietnamese Language Day (August 2026): a back-to-school orientation and celebration for students and families in Toronto.
Helping newcomer and international students settle and succeed
- Viet Youth Readiness Hub (VYRH): launched in Toronto in April 2026, VYRH helps Vietnamese students and families understand how Canadian schools work, from the Ontario curriculum to classroom culture and student support.
- Orientation sessions: before and after arrival, including an introduction to Canadian classroom culture with our learning partner MapleSpark.
- Safety first: practical advice on how families can check that a study or immigration consultant is licensed, and how to avoid common scams.
For official information about studying in Canada, visit EduCanada.ca.
Youth leadership and civic participation
- VYRH youth leaders plan peer activities, events and media projects.
- Some VYRH youth leaders serve on local youth councils, including the Don Valley North Youth Council, where they learn how decisions are made in their community.
- CVCEC takes part in community roundtables and public consultations on issues that affect newcomer families and international students.
- Career readiness: VYRH youth met local employers at the Davenport Job Fair (April 2026).
- Celebrating Canada Day with Vietnamese-Canadian families.
Culture, arts and inclusion
- Lunar New Year celebrations with the Vietnamese community in Toronto, sharing Tết traditions with families of all backgrounds.
- Asian Heritage Month celebrations (May 2026).
- Cultural workshops in Toronto: Vietnamese tea culture, đàn nguyệt (moon lute) and áo dài.
- Heritage Costume Donation Campaign: dozens of áo dài, áo tấc and áo nhật bình donated for youth cultural ambassadors.
- Vietnamese Culture Day 2026 (November 18, Vega Academy, Toronto), co-hosted with Pickle & Proof.
Working with Canada’s education and non-profit sector
- Member of Imagine Canada, the Ontario Nonprofit Network and the Centre for Social Innovation.
- Active in sector learning, including the 8th Ontario K-12 International Education Conference and the CBIE–QS Masterclass (June 2026).
- Working with school boards, colleges and universities, including TDSB, TMU’s English Language Institute and International Business University.
Get involved
Families: join a program. Schools and organizations: partner with us. Volunteers: share your skills.
Contact us at contact@cvcec.org