Fraser Coastal International College is a PTIRU-designated private college in Richmond, British Columbia, offering ESL and TESOL programs.
Fraser Coastal International College is a private college located in Richmond, British Columbia. It was formerly known as English Depot Education Academy. The college is designated by the Private Training Institution Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. Its address is 2130 - 8580 Alexandra Road, Richmond, B.C., Canada V6X 4B3.
The college was founded in 1995. Since then, it has served a wide variety of students, assisting them with educational consultation, tutoring, test preparation, school application and post-secondary admissions.
The college aims to provide high quality education for students preparing to excel in academic study and professionals seeking to enhance their further education and career opportunities. It uses an innovative teaching practice and a broad range of curriculum. Its stated values are Adaptation, Pioneer, Innovation and Leadership.
The college offers ESL and TESOL programs, including a Certificate in ESL, Certificate in TESOL, Diploma in TESOL, Certificate in Home Adult Caregiver and Certificate in Home Child Caregiver. The Certificate in Home Adult Caregiver consists of 450 instructional hours and a 90-hour practicum, for a total of 540 hours.
Listed campus facilities include a reception area, classrooms, a common area and a resources room.
The college holds Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation and is on the Designated Learning Institutions list. It is qualified to accept international students. General admission is first-qualified, first-admitted.