Mission Statement: Coquitlam College is dedicated to providing students of all nations with excellent educational opportunities within an atmosphere of scholarly integrity and cultural sensitivity.
Coquitlam College Goals:
- maintain high academic standards
- provide each student with educational programs that are indvidual and account for a wide range of backgrounds, interests and experiences
- provide an environment which reflects the multicultural nature of our society
- provide students with the means to achieve their goals and enable them to transfer to institutions which will further advance these goals
- encourage students to pursue broad academic goals in order to nurture their creativity and to help them to fully participate in a civil society
- to provide affordable education in a private college environment
- to provide a happy and rewarding working environment for staff and faculty
- to work with the community to develop a close working relationship between academic pursuits and practical applications of the learning taking place at the college
Coquitlam College Values:
- students as the primary concern
- the promotion of teaching excellence
- fostering a strong international environment
- using sports and activities to foster a strong learning environment
- to provide a warm, friendly and safe atmosphere for students from many different places
Welcome to Coquitlam College! For almost 25 years, the College has provided the highest quality education to Canadian students and international students from all over the world.
Coquitlam College has developed a reputation as one of Canada’s finest colleges.
Our students receive a great head start in life through a rich mix of academic studies and varied social and cultural activities.
A Coquitlam College education is an experience you will treasure for life.
Quick Facts:
Students, Instructors, Courses:
- The College has a student population of between 1000 and 1500.
- Students select from over 100 course offerings each semester.
- Coquitlam College university courses can be transferred to degree programs at Canada’s most prestigious universities.
- The College runs 3 semesters each year from September to mid-July.
- Coquitlam College instructors all hold a Doctorate, Masters or Professional Teacher’s Certificate.
The Campus:
- Coquitlam College maintains its own campus situated on a large property of approximately 25 hectares. There is plenty of student parking and lovely landscaped gardens to enjoy. Our gym is always busy with a variety of sports.
- A new wing of classrooms and meeting rooms was added two years ago.
- We are only steps from restaurants, a large shopping mall, grocery stores and the new rapid transit Skytrain.
- Take our virtual campus tour for more information.
International Students:
- Multi-lingual office staff and academic counsellors are available every day to help students with any questions or problems they may have.
- The Coquitlam College Homestay Program is well-suited and very experienced in hosting students from around the world.
Coquitlam College Programs:
Coquitlam College offers a variety of programs including ESL, Senior High School and University Transfer Programs.
- Coquitlam College University Transfer courses enable students to complete the first two years of a university program.
- Students may also enroll in transferable Certificate and Diploma programs in Arts, Business or Science.
- The Senior High School Program offers grades 10 to 12 and is B.C. Ministry accredited. Our Adult High School Graduation Program is for students 19 years and older and requires a reduced number of courses to graduate.
- We also have comprehensive programs of English Studies for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced and University Prep students.
- A new TEFL program will begin September 2005.
Prior to entering any program at the College, students’ English skills are assessed to ensure they receive the correct level of training.
Use the links on this page to access full Admissions and
Program information.