Excel Career College is a private career-focused institution in British Columbia, Canada, offering practical training since 1989.
Excel Career College is a private training institution located in British Columbia on the West Coast of Canada. Its legal name is Excel College Ltd. The college has been committed to practical, career-focused education since 1989 and has offered education for over 30 years. Its mission is to further a diverse and inclusive learning community by offering access to need-driven post-secondary programs.
Excel's programs are developed in direct response to the current and future job market, and subject matter experts review course content to keep it relevant to the industry. Training courses include both in-class and practicum components so students can apply classroom knowledge in a workplace setting. The college offers monthly start dates. Its values include Experiential Learning, which aims to provide a practical, evidence-based learning environment. Students also receive free lifetime course refreshers, subject to some conditions.
Excel has campuses in Surrey at 130-9850 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 0P9; in Victoria at 202, 220 & 225 - 1207 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2E7; and in Kelowna at 103-565 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8R4. Listed facilities include modern classrooms, a student lounge, a student services department, a pharmacy lab, a dental facility, an MLA lab, a student kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, smart boards, student laptops, and a vending machine.
Domestic applicants may apply under Work Permit, Permanent Resident, or Refugee categories. International applicants may apply with a Study Permit, Work Permit, Visitor Visa, or no visa.
Excel is an EQA-designated institution. The college is regulated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. Its Vice President of Academic Affairs, Rob Fahlman, serves as a board member of the BC Career Colleges Association.