Community Colleges and Technical Institutions

The community colleges and the technical institutions are popular education choices in Canada. A relatively large number of university graduates attend college after completion of their degrees to acquire vocational skills for employment. Their advantages are:

• All these colleges and institutions serve to offer professional programs of 1 to 3 years
• These professional programs are highly applicable in the job market
• These programs could also include a work term per year.
• University transfer programs -at some universities- allow the students to take courses that are parallel to those offered for the first 2 years of a 4 year university program. The students will be required to apply to the University for getting admission to complete the last 2 years of the 4 year program.
• Have more vocationally-related curricula than universities,
• Other advantages include: Smaller classes, off-campus course offerings, a greater ratio of laboratory space to classroom space, an interactive teaching style, and inclusive entry criteria.

Overview:

All the 175 post-secondary institutions have the primary function of responding to the training needs of business, industry, and the public service sectors. These institutes meet the educational needs of vocationally-oriented secondary school graduates, employment-seeking university graduates, as well as the lifelong learning requirements of the adult population. These institutions offer diplomas, degrees, and applied degrees.

The shorter programs, for 2- 3 years offer specific, vocationally-oriented curricula, along with certain general academic concentrations. The Employment Related Programs often maintain varying entry levels and range from the technologies to the creative arts. Apprenticeship and continuing education courses are included in the Employment related programs. Colleges maintain renowned Centers of Excellence which design curriculum and hands-on training for future participants in a skilled and specialized Canadian work force.

ome of the full and part-time programs include: Health, Business, Academic upgrading, Computers, Hospitality, Applied Arts, Social Services, Adult Literacy, and University Preparation.

Learn about the uniqueness of Canadian colleges:

• They offer a combination of employer-centered curricula within comprehensive learning institutions.
• They offer practical and more relevant higher education that will lead to well-paid employment in today’s competitive market.
• They are the leaders in applied higher education offering a range of credentials in a wide variety of programs including applied and creative arts, aviation and aerospace, business studies, engineering technology, environment and natural resources, health sciences, tourism and hospitality, social services, and industrial education.
• This curriculum responds to national economic policy.
• Canadian Community Colleges and Technical Institutions are dynamic institutions, which keep on growing to meet the ever-changing economic and social needs of the communities in which they work.
• Several Community Colleges and Technical Institutions have achieved ISO certification and all strive for quality and excellence in meeting the changing learning needs of society.

Advantages of Canadian Colleges:

• CAREER-FOCUSED PROGRAMS:
  Specialized programs, providing education and training for specific careers, are offered by the Canadian colleges. Colleges work in close association with industries for ensuring up-to-date courses and skills needed by the industries. Colleges also work with industry representatives for matching programs to the employment market.
• PRACTICAL TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
  Canadian Colleges serve to provide practical training, and work experience through apprenticeships, work placements, internships and co-op study. Thus, they ensure that the students move beyond academic learning and apply and test their skills.
• FLEXIBLE PROGRAM LENGTH:
  College study helps to obtain a certificate in 1 or 2 years, academic or applied degree in 3 – 4 years; and post graduate diploma in 1 year. Thus, the students can choose to spend less time in a classroom before starting their career. Hence, there are lower costs and earlier earning opportunities.
• SMALL CLASS SIZES:
  There is a low student-to-teacher ratio, thus offering increased personal attention while learning. With smaller size of the classes, the international students practice their language skills and create a friendlier learning environment.
• QUALIFIED FACULTY:
  The faculty and staff are highly qualified in Canada. Most of them sit on boards of professional associations at local and national levels. This active participation helps to establish a close connection with the opportunities and for networking and a quick transition to a career after graduation.
• TRANSFERABLE CREDENTIALS:
  Canadian institutions offer credentials approved by provincial and territorial governments. Independent external industry organizations accredit college programs. Many colleges offer the university transfer programs plus joint diplomas and degrees with the universities. Like the technology programs are accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. Also, university transfer programs and joint degrees and diplomas are offered by the universities.
• VARIOUS LEARNING METHODS:
  Canadian colleges rank highest when it comes to distance education and online learning. Faculty also incorporates various interactive teaching methods and modern technology including online discussions and multi-media into their instruction.
• MODERNIZED TEACHING FACILITIES:
  Canadian colleges speak of modern, well equipped facilities, classrooms, laboratories, computer labs and several facilities in use by the industry. The students are also helped by the use of modern tools and equipment also aids the students to learn new skills.
• VARIOUS ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND SPORTS:
  A wide range of activities even outside the college are offered. Many of the colleges speak of art centers, social clubs, theaters, and sports facilities. Student radio, newspaper, and scientific associations keep on organizing all-year-round activities.

Know more about University Transfer Programs in Canada

• Students, desirous of getting a degree at a university, first complete their first two years of study at a community college or university college. They earn credits while doing so.
• It is mostly possible to transfer the credits, earned in this type of program, to be transferred to universities as the 1st and 2nd years of a degree program.
• Community colleges and university colleges, offering transfer programs, generally have an established relationship with nearby universities which accept the transfer credits.

Note: Thus, at Canam we assist you in determining which universities will accept the transfer credits. We would also help you to ensure that you take appropriate courses for which you plan to acquire the degree in university.

Advantages of NAVITAS

• The Pathway Program - Foundation Stone
• Leading to a Quality Degree with not so high Score in Class 12
• Provides a Supportive Environment for Students

Ample exposure to adapt in new Surroundings

• Loads of personal attention and spoon feeding.
• The Pathway Program - Foundation Stone
• Leading to a Quality Degree with not so high Score in Class 12
• Provides a Supportive Environment for Students

Ample exposure to adapt in new Surroundings

• Loads of personal attention and spoon feeding.
• Student Mentor Programmes
• Small Classroom size
• Access to University Resources
• Navitas Campuses located in safe and exciting multicultural Countries
• Guaranteed entry into Year 2 in Partner Universities
• Multiple Intakes per year
• Affordable
• Flexible study option
• Academic and Welfare support

Fraser International College (FIC)

• Simon Fraser University (SFU) – Canada’s No. 1 Comprehensive University (MacLean’s Universities Guide, 2008).
• supportive learning environment at FIC – small classes, longer teaching hours, access to lecturers, support tutorials
• FIC is located on the SFU campus – FIC students are a part of the SFU community, have access to all the facilities, clubs, recreation and libraries.
• Study Computing Science, Arts and Social Science and Business at FIC and choose from almost 100 programs at 2nd year SFU
• Dedicated staff and university-qualified lecturers.
• Vancouver, a vibrant, multi-cultural city, frequently named the World’s Most Livable City

International College of Manitoba (ICM)

• Affordable tuition and cost of living
• Pathway into 8th ranked Bachelor of Engineering program in Canada
• Winnipeg, Canada: A safe, multicultural city located in the heart of Canada
• University of Manitoba:
  • Western Canada’s oldest university
  • 82 degrees offered at Undergraduate, Gradate and Ph.D levels