Brighton College is a private vocational training college in Burnaby, British Columbia, offering over 30 programs.
Brighton College is a vocational training college located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, near Vancouver. It is a private institution. Its main campus is located in central Burnaby. The college is headed by a board of distinguished educators from universities and colleges in BC.
Brighton College was established in 2000. Since then it has grown to provide over 30 programs, ranging from building and engineering technology to information technology, along with a range of business-related courses including Office Assistant, International Trade, Accounting, and Business Management.
Brighton College offers over 30 programs. Many programs include a practicum or co-op component after the academic portion is completed, and the college guarantees a work experience placement to students in those programs. Instructors are experienced industry professionals who have a degree and two or more years of work experience, or a diploma and over 10 years of experience, in their field. The college has articulation agreements with local institutions, including Yorkville University, to help students expand their educational possibilities.
Brighton College has two campuses in Burnaby. The Metropointe Campus is located at #101-4603 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M4, and the Crystal Mall Campus is located at #305-4538 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4T9. Listed facilities include a library, library access to Alexander College library resources, a Writing & Learning Center, and a bookstore.
Standard admission requires a high school diploma or mature student status. English proficiency can be shown through standardized language assessments such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, CAEL, CELPIP, DET, and PTE, among others. Mature domestic students may take the Accuplacer English Assessment, and students without English proficiency documentation may take the English Placement Test. A language program articulation pathway is also available.
Brighton College is designated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) and has earned British Columbia Education Quality Assurance (BC EQA) designation. Its Civil Infrastructure Design Technology certificate program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC). The college is also a platinum accredited partner with FITT.