VanWest College is a privately owned Canadian college with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, operating since 1988.
VanWest College is a privately owned Canadian college with two locations in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. The college is a Canadian owned institution and has been operating since 1988. Its vision is to be a leader in the delivery of quality education and training in a safe, inclusive environment that promotes global citizenship.
Students in co-op programs spend approximately 50% of their program time in paid, authentic Canadian job placements. The college offers a 100% paid co-op. Student advisors provide individualized attention throughout programs to track learning progress.
The Vancouver campus has 16 spacious, bright classrooms with HD TVs, electrical sockets, and flexible seating, plus a fully equipped computer lab with 19 computers and high speed wifi throughout the campus. The Kelowna campus has 8 classrooms with varying capacities, fitted with HD TVs, electrical sockets, and flexible seating. Student housing is listed as Vancouver Downtown Residence (Thurlow), Vancouver Downtown Residence (Nelson), and Vancouver Residence (Oakridge).
VanWest Vancouver is located in the heart of downtown, within a short walking distance from key attractions and close to all transportation lines. The Vancouver campus address listed is 1016 Nelson St, Wesley Place Apartments. The Kelowna campus is located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, at 532 Leon Ave.
The college is certified by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. It is also listed among institutions recognized through the Education Quality Assurance Designation (EQA) and holds Languages Canada (Quality English) accreditation.