British Columbia is a major destination for international learners wanting to obtain Canadian Credentials and work towards beginning a new career in Canada. Our hands-on, Government of British Columbia Designated programs, are designed to give you a distinct advantage in today’s job market.

As Western Canada’s largest city, Vancouver beautifully balances big-city excitement with incredible natural scenery. Located in southwestern British Columbia, along the United States border, the city enjoys one of the mildest climates in Canada. From great food, hockey games, an active arts scene, to vast parks with both ocean and mountain views, Vancouver has something for everyone.

Vancouver is a perfect place for international learners to train because of its wide range of activities and a welcoming, multicultural society. There are communities from all over the world in the city, so you can enjoy exploring Canadian life while staying connected to the food, faith, and people of your culture.

Trainees at our Maple Ridge and Surrey campuses enjoy access to the heart of Vancouver by bus and Sky-Train. Other exciting places, such as Whistler, Victoria, and Seattle, are just a couple hours drive or a short ferry ride away. Vancouver International Airport offers direct flights to many other destinations in Western Canada, the United States, South America and worldwide.

Vancouver Island is filled with natural beauty; soaring snow-capped mountains during the winter months, placid lakes, majestic forests and wildlife in abundance. Located off the mainland coast and away from the busy streets of the city, Vancouver Island is a quieter, more laid-back region filled with character and is blessed with the mildest climate in Canada.

Only on Vancouver Island is it possible to alpine ski, play golf, and go fishing all on the same day during the winter months, when the rest of Canada is still under a blanket of snow. With flowers budding as early as January, Southern Vancouver Island enjoys an almost Mediterranean climate.

Vancouver Island provides an unequalled opportunity for international learners to experience Canadian culture in our warm, welcoming, communities. Many traditional Canadian activities, including year-round hiking, skiing on alpine slopes in the winter months, kayaking, surfing on the Pacific Coast of the island, camping in the many secluded campsites, golfing, fishing, bird and wildlife watching, are available on the island. Vancouver Island’s population lives in one of the few remaining, natural, unspoilt areas of our world, and because of that, we have an abundance of clean air and water.

And the fun is not just found outdoors; traditional and Native arts and entertainment are everywhere. There is dining to suit all tastes and Island-made wines to accompany your favourite dishes. Vancouver Island is the ideal place to balance training with all of your life’s needs.

Learners at our Nanaimo, Courtenay, and Campbell River campuses enjoy access to countless beaches, mountains, forest and park trails steps from home. Vancouver is only a short distance by car and ferry, and historic Victoria, BC’s capital, lies at the southernmost tip of the island a short commute by road from our locations.