Oxford International College Halifax is a Canadian career college offering career-focused diploma and certificate programs at its Halifax and Vancouver campuses.
Oxford International Career Colleges, also known as OICC, is a Canadian career college that provides career-focused training for students preparing for in-demand careers in Canada. It is part of Oxford International Education Group, a global education organization with more than 35 years of experience in education. The Halifax campus is located at 1801 Hollis St, 4th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 3N4.
OICC aims to help students gain the skills and confidence to move from learning to doing, and from studying to building a future career. The college believes in creating equal educational opportunities for all students and ensuring its programs are affordable and accessible.
OICC offers diploma and certificate programs in fields such as healthcare, early childhood education, social and community services, business management, hospitality management, and client management and customer service. Program availability depends on the campus. Eighty percent of programs include hands-on learning, and students may access in-person learning, online learning, hybrid study formats, and English language support depending on their program and campus. Halifax and Vancouver campus programs are not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
OICC campuses are located in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, and share space with Oxford International English Schools. Facilities listed include modern classrooms and interactive learning labs, common areas for studying and socializing, student residences, homestay and hostel accommodation, Wi-Fi in student accommodation, laundry facilities in residences, and 24/7 mental health support. The Halifax campus is located in a welcoming East Coast city with a strong student community and a growing healthcare and childcare sector.
Admission routes include domestic, international, and mature student admission. The process includes an application and conditional offer, and an English placement test. OICC also offers a referral program paying up to $250 per referral.
OICC Vancouver campus programs have been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Across the Halifax and Vancouver campuses, the student graduation rate is 94%.