ABOUT DORSET COLLEGE

Founded in 1981, a destination of choice, students and faculty come from across the nation and the world to take advantage of Dorset College’s unique and diverse community.

Dorset places the needs of students first by providing a friendly environment that stresses academic success. Our motto, Excellence in Education, determines the high quality of instruction we offer all our students. Established in 1981, Dorset College is one of the oldest, largest, and most reputable international colleges in Vancouver. Dorset College has for many years provided exceptional post-secondary education to international students from around the globe.

Dorset’s main program is its unique University Transfer (UT) program. Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to transfer course credits towards a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree at one of our partnering  Reputable Canadian Universities. Dorset College also offers Academic Preparation Program to prepare students for success in English- speaking universities and workplaces.

 

Mission Statement

Dorset College is committed to providing innovative, student-centered teaching to International and Canadian students. Through its programs and its supportive environment, Dorset College offers a unique, high-quality post-secondary learning experience that positions students for academic and career success in the worldwide community.

Dorset College strives to carry out its commitment to the advancement of excellence in post-secondary learning and teaching in Canada. Because Dorset College students come from all over the world, the College has a unique opportunity to create an educational environment that builds on Canada’s strengths as an open and diverse society. By valuing the many cultures of the world and emphasizing global awareness and multiculturalism in its overall approach to post-secondary education, Dorset’s administrators and instructors affirm the importance of the intellectual growth of its students as citizens of the 21st century.

As a community of educators, Dorset recognizes its responsibility to provide a supportive and respectful environment for international and domestic students. In addition, Dorset College is dedicated to the development of programs and curricula in ways that enable students to integrate independent critical, analytical and logical thinking with the acquisition and effective use of higher knowledge and skills.