VanWest College is a privately owned Canadian college with two locations in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. The College is certified by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) branch of the BC government Ministry of Advanced Education. Certification by PTIB assures clients that VanWest College delivers education and training programs that meet and exceed high quality educational standards and student protection.
Highly interactive program courses, taught by industry leaders, are designed to improve students’ communication skills, increase business knowledge and refine job-search and employability skills. Students will acquire the essential real-life skills necessary to be successful in a workplace environment and students in co-op programs will spend approximately 50% of their program time in paid, authentic Canadian job placements. For real learning, real experience and real results, VanWest College is the premiere choice.
VanWest has a proven reputation for quality, student satisfaction, and student success.
Our students consistently achieve the learning objectives in the programs they choose.
Students receive individualized attention from student advisors throughout their programs to track their learning progress.
Our programs prepare students for employment in a wide variety of workplaces.
Students will learn from qualified instructors with industry expertise and professional designations.
VanWest is certified by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education.
VanWest Vancouver is located in the heart of downtown – within a short walking distance from all the key attractions this exciting city has to offer. We are conveniently located close to all transportation lines.
Located in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Kelowna is an ideal destination for international students looking for a truly Canadian experience. The bright modern campus is an easy walk to both the main bus station and the lake. At VanWest College Kelowna you will be greeted with a warm smile every morning and a feeling of ‘family’ everyday.
To be a leader in the delivery of quality education and training that ensures our students achieve their learning objectives in a safe, inclusive environment that promotes global citizenship.
To provide support and excellence in education and training to ensure that students have the best learning experience possible.
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