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1. Vancouver Community College

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Vancouver Community College is the oldest publically-funded college in the province of BC, offering a wide range of Certificate, Diploma and Degree career training programs to international students. VCC has two campus locations in Vancouver; one in East Broadway, and another in the downtown area of the city.

Vancouver Community College’s extensive range of programs include ESL, university transfer, and applied degree and / or career training in hospitality, business, music, transportation trades, design and technology, instructor training and English teaching. We were also the first college in BC to grant applied bachelor degree programs. We serve 25,000 students a year, making it the largest college in the province.

Each year, more than 1500 international students from approximately 30 countries choose to enrol in any of the English as a Second Language and career programs that VCC offers. They come for our award-winning programs, highly-qualified faculty and a staff committed to helping them achieve their goals. We are proud to work with partners all around the world.

Certificate, Diploma & Degree programs for international students:

- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Culinary Arts
- International ESL Hair Design
- Automotive Service Technician
- Administrative Assistant
- Hospitality Management
- Music Diploma
- Dance Diploma
- Fashion Art Diploma
- University Transfer
- TESOL Diploma
- ESL...

2. Lost Boys Studios, Vancouver BC

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Conveniently located in Vancouver BC, Lost Boys Studios | School of Visual Effects is North America's only dedicated visual effects school. We offer an intensive 10-month accredited program supplying world-class training in photo-realistic 3D for VFX and compositing for film and television.

Our mission is to provide expert visual effects training resulting in employable artists with a professional-looking portfolio, competent in their craft and knowledgeable of the working pipeline of a studio.

Our students work with the award-winning VFX Supervisor/Mentor, Mark Bénard, in a project-based learning environment, covering VFX pre-production and shooting, 3D for VFX and compositing. The program now includes a 8 week practicum in a local studio, so you gain industry mentorship and experience working in a pipeline before you even finish your schooling. Boasting over a 96% job placement rate, Lost Boys is the eminent school of visual effects.

- Advanced Visual Effects Diploma: 10 month program that includes an 8-week practicum in a local studio

3. Rhodes Wellness College, Vancouver

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Providing industry-leading training since 1996, Rhodes Wellness College is recognized as a leader in Coaching, Counselling, Wellness and Life Skills training in Canada.

Our college campus is conveniently located in the center of beautiful Downtown Vancouver, BC. Rhodes graduates have the skills and experience employers seek. Employers frequently request our graduates because of the experiential nature of our training. Typically, between 80 and 95% of our graduates find work within the wellness, life skills, coaching and counselling fields within eight weeks of graduation.

At Rhodes, we use the experiential learning model - the process of actively engaging students in an authentic experience that will have benefits and consequences.

Students make discoveries and experiment with knowledge themselves instead of hearing or reading about the experiences of others. Students also reflect on their experiences, thus developing new skills, new attitudes, and new theories or ways of thinking.

Students are supported by on-site employment counsellors who will help them secure a practicum and achieve their career goals. We are dedicated to the belief that our success is measured by your success.

Certified training programs in Coaching, Counselling, Wellness and Life Skills:

- Professional Counsellor Diploma

- Wellness Counsellor Diploma

- Life Coach Diploma

- Life Skills Coach Certificate

- Life Skills Counsellor Certificate

All of the programs are taught experientially. This means hands-on training and practical experience in the community, giving you the confidence in your new skills and networking in the field to start your career.

4. ITD Canada, Vancouver

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Established in 1999, ITD (Institute of Technology, Development & Management) Canada is a privately-funded polytechnic college in North Vancouver, BC. The college offers industry-specific certificate and diploma courses in the fields of Hospitality, Arts, IT, and Business to Canadian students and international students from around the world.

ITD Canada is accredited by PCTIA (Private Career Training Institutions Agency) which is the government agency that oversees the private colleges and universities in the province of British Columbia.

Our training staff are all seasoned practitioners with years of classroom experience. Many are well-known instructors from local universities and colleges. Our class sizes are small and course schedules are flexible to accommodate both full-time and part-time students.

Business co-ops or internships (work experience placements) are an integral component of our diploma programs. The first co-op provides students with entry level jobs while the second co-op session strives to provide students with positions that will lead to entry-level management positions.

School of Hospitality
- Executive Hotel Management Diploma (Co-op)

School of Business
- Global Business Management Diploma (Co-op)
- Accounting & Finance Diploma (Co-op)

School of Arts
- Interior Design Diploma ( Co-op)
- Jewellery Art and Diploma (Co-op)
- Digital Film Production Diploma (Co-op)
- Graphic Design Diploma (Co-op)

School of IT
- Information Technology Diploma (Co-op)
- Network Diploma
- Programming Diploma

School of English
- English As a Foreign Language Course

5. Canadian College, Vancouver

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The Canadian College (which is located in the heart of Vancouver) offers several internationaly recognized Certificates and Diplomas in Business Management and Hospitality Operations. International students can receive paid work in Canada by taking the Hospitality Operations Diploma Co-op or the Business Management Diploma Co-op.

Canadian College is conveniently located within one block of Robson Street, Bus/Skytrain Station, 7-11, Major Banks etc. It has unique and renovated classrooms, with a capacity of 300 students in total. Classrooms are located on the 2nd floor and offices on the 4th floor. Students can enjoy the large rooftop garden on the 5th floor.

There are various accommodation options available to our students, including homestay accommodation with a local host family or student residence. Canadian College has an in-house full-time homestay & accommodation coordinator.

Business Management
· Business Administration Certificate
· International Business Certificate
· International Business Management Diploma
· Business Management Diploma Co-op

International Trade
· International Trade Diploma Co-op
· International Trade Diploma
· International Trade Training Certificate

Hospitality Operations
· Food & Beverage Certificate
· Hospitality Operations Certificate
· International Hospitality Operations Diploma
· Hospitality Operations Diploma Co-op