SAE Institute Vancouver is a private institution in North Vancouver, BC, offering audio engineering and creative media diploma and certificate programs.
SAE Institute Vancouver is located at 998 Harbourside Drive #122, North Vancouver, BC. Its mission is to help aspiring creative professionals prepare for entry-level positions in the entertainment and creative media industries. The strategic vision is to be the world's leading educator for the creative media industries.
SAE Institute was established in Australia as the School of Audio Engineering in 1976, and today operates more than 50 campuses in more than 25 countries. In Canada, SAE Institute debuted in October 2017 in Vancouver, BC. The Vancouver school was previously known as Harbourside Institute of Technology.
SAE Institute Vancouver offers diploma and certificate programs in audio, including the Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production. Programs are delivered on-campus and online using the latest technology. All instructors are professionals currently active in the recording, game audio, post audio and film industries. The school is currently the only audio engineering school in Canada that is both Ableton and Pro Tools certified.
Every student has access to a fully equipped workstation, including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and over 50 of the top-line professional plugins, at all times. Listed Vancouver facilities include soundproof edit suites, a Live Room, a Piano Room, industry-standard studios and equipment, and collaborative and relaxation spaces. The college also has a Graduate Access Program for students after they receive their Diploma.
Admission routes include general admission for all applicants and English proficiency requirements for international students. SAE Institute Vancouver is designated under the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. The college also holds the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, available in B.C. to institutions that meet provincial quality assurance standards.