Why choose Dorset College?

Established in 1981, Dorset College is one of the largest and oldest private colleges in Vancouver. Offering a variety of programs that transfer to Canada's leading public universities, Dorset College is an excellent choice for both local and international students.

University Transfer Options

Dorset College has signed many agreements with various leading Canadian public universities, facilitating Dorset students' completion of both Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. So far all Dorset students have successfully transferred to our partner public Canadian universities through these transfer agreements including, Acadia University, Dalhousie University, Cape Breton University, and other public Canadian universities.

Excellent Programs

Dorset College offers a wide range of excellent academic programs including:

• The University Transfer Program in which students have the opportunity to complete their first or second year at Dorset College before transferring directly to one of Dorset's partnering universities, including Acadia University, Dalhousie University, and Cape Breton University.

• Technical Programs transferring to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Program (AME), the Automotive Service Technician Program (AST), and the Airport Operations Program (AO).

• Academic Preparation Program

• Preparation for Graduate School Applicants Diploma (PGSA)

Qualified teachers and staff

Dorset College has a team of dedicated and caring staff. All Dorset teachers are highly qualified, the majority of whom possess either a Master's degree or Ph.D. The Dorset administrative staff provide student counselling for both academic and personal matters. Our multilingual staff members speak English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, etc.

Student Services

Dorset College provides a great number of student services, including airport pick-up, homestay, orientation for new students, and help with study permit application and extensions.

Scholarships and Financial Aid Awards

Every year Dorset College provides at least 30 scholarship and financial aid awards to qualified students. Dorset also provides students the chance to get involved with their community by volunteering at local organizations - a great opportunity to help others, gain resume-building experience and learn new skills.

Extra-Curricular Activities and Elective Classes

Besides regular classes, a variety of free elective classes are offered each semester at Dorset, such as TOEFL, French, Cantonese, dancing, etc. Also, with the help of the administrative staff, the Dorset College Student Association arranges numerous extra-curricular activities for students every semester.