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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 Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Certification by PTIRU 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.

Quality Assurance
VanWest has a proven reputation for quality, student satisfaction, and student success.

Student Success
Our students consistently achieve the learning objectives in the programs they choose.

Student Support
Students receive individualized attention from student advisors throughout their programs to track their learning progress.

Comprehensive Training
Our programs prepare students for employment in a wide variety of workplaces.

Professional Instructors
Students will learn from qualified instructors with industry expertise and professional designations.

Designated Learning Institution
VanWest is certified by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education.

16 Spacious, and bright classrooms with HD Tv’s, electrical sockets, and flexible seating arrangements
A fully equipped computer lab with 19 computers and access to high speed wifi throughout the campus
A student lounge area fitted with numerous microwaves, drinking water coolers, flexible seating, electrical outlets, and sink access
A bright and open patio lounge area with student access throughout the year
Multiple office spaces to welcome students and guests
2 designated meeting rooms for staff, instructors, and teachers