Downtown Vancouver College Campus

Welcome to the Sprott Shaw Downtown Vancouver College Campus!

Situated in the heart of Vancouver, our Downtown Vancouver college campus is located at the corner of Pender and Howe. Also known as Sprott Shaw Pender, our Downtown college’s central location and proximity to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping centres, bus stops, and SkyTrain stations make it the perfect location to start your studies.

Sprott Shaw College in Downtown Vancouver takes great pride in its dedicated instructors and accelerated educational programs that help our students enter the workforce quickly. Smaller class sizes foster a feeling of community and provide a higher level of communication between students and instructors. We are proud of our graduates and the rewarding careers they have built throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Our Downtown Vancouver college also benefits from being centered in one of the most lively cultures in the country. With its enviable mix of big-city conveniences and stunning natural scenery, there are few better places to start your career. Mountain ranges, sprawling parks, and ocean views are only a short drive away. Need a break from your studies? We’d recommend checking out English Bay, Stanley Park, or Grouse Mountain!

Looking to learn more about our college in Vancouver or a specific program? Contact our advisors today or book an in-person tour and we would be happy to help!

Our Downtown Vancouver college campus (also known as Sprott Shaw Pender) is one of our two college campuses in Vancouver, BC. For more information about our East Vancouver campus, click here.

What People Are Saying About Sprott Shaw Downtown Vancouver:

Shamal Mudiyanselage

19:44 15 Feb 23

Hai, I’m shamal doing BAM with co-up. It’s being only 3 weeks with my collage and I’m having amazing time. Appreciate all the help from staff and international office as well. My first class teacher mr.Anderson he is a great teacher. With Kes he is very helpful with our current course. I recommended to anyone who willing to have such experience with amazing teachers and collage please joing and explore your dream.

H O

00:44 03 Feb 23

I took a ECEA course at SSC pender! I like this school's teachers!! They helped me a lot.I graduated and got an ECEA certification finally!Thank you so much.

AthenaYaoyao Wu

02:24 27 Jan 23

I completed the ECE diploma in this school. Practicum coordinator Karen Abalos helped me a lot. She provided me with many suggestions to successfully complete all practicum ! ! I recommend this school to everyone !

Ghazal

22:39 26 Jan 23

I have recently graduated from this college. I can say for sure I spent one of my precious and memorable times of my life in ECE class. Our instructor Mylyn Nuguid was not only an awesome teacher, but also a supportive friend to us. She was patient, respectful and so thoughtful. She helped us reach our goal in this beautiful journey.

Candy Gama

22:38 23 Jan 23

I just finished Early Childhood Education at Sprott Shaw College in West Pender downtown Vancouver. I have learned so much in my classes with Ms. Mylyn Nuguid. She paces the class just right so you feel challenged but not overwhelmed. In her classes Ms. Nuguid asks questions and gets the students to respond which is both fun and promotes faster learning. She provides both a great mix of listening, speaking and practical learning activities and a very safe, supportive learning environment. As a student, you feel pushed to learn and try out new competencies, feel safe and supported in doing so and gain valuable feedback that helps you to improve. It has been a great experience. She is a very thoughtful teacher who puts a lot of thought into how she presents the materials, her lessons were engaging, useful, and she was very patient with everyone in class always encouraging her students to try. I would highly recommend her. Ms. Nuguid, from the bottom of my heart, i would like to say I can’t thank you enough for all your hardwork for all of us to be a good in what we do, we did it! 😘😘😘

May Agcaoili

23:18 09 Feb 22

My instructor in this educational institution is exceptional. She goes way beyond in order to assist and accommodate us. She patiently teaches us the modules and she makes sure that she would review with us before and after every quizzes. The course may be challenging but because of the dedication and patience of my instructor-Mindy Thandi, I am more motivated to learn. Thank you Mindy! 🙂 The other staffs have been very approachable and kind. They have been a big help to us. I very much appreciate the assistance.

Katrina Puno

22:01 09 Feb 22

Campus is clean and easy to locate. Our instructor Mindy is an absolute gem. She is very professional, patient, knowledgeable, and it is really easy to follow the class' discussions when she teaches. She can get the class engaged even when we do it online. If only we can have her as a Lab Instructor too. We have learned so much from her and she always is available for any of our questions. Our class is really lucky to have her.

Programs Offered in Downtown Vancouver:

From health care to early childhood education, our Downtown Vancouver college has numerous programs available to help you start your career. Popular programs at this campus include Early Childhood Education, Tourism & Hospitality, Business Administration & Bookkeeping, Office Administration, and more. As with all of our programs, our instructors prioritize hands-on, practical experience to ensure that you have the skills you need to thrive in your career. Be sure to ask about the practicum and job placement assistance programs we have available!

Our college in Vancouver also features a range of health care and nursing-related programs for those looking to start their career in the healthcare industry. Diploma programs for Practical Nursing and Health Care Assistants are always enrolling new students and can help you start your career in under 2 years!

Curious about a specific program? Not sure which career path is right for you? Our advisors are here to help! Get in touch with an advisor today!

For a full list of programs being offered at our college in Vancouver, BC, click here. 

The Sprott Shaw Downtown Vancouver Advantage: 

Like all Sprott Shaw College locations, our Downtown Vancouver campus is fully-accredited and all programs are government-approved. When you study at Sprott Shaw, you can expect the following advantages: 

Monthly Start Dates & No Waitlists* 

• Tired of scheduling your life around university waitlists and when courses are being offered? Us too! It’s why we have regular start dates to ensure that when you are ready to start building your career—we are too!

Graduate Faster with Accelerated Programs 

• We get you into your field faster than public schools. Earn your diploma in under 2 years with our accelerated programs.

Experienced Instructors & Hands-On Learning 

• Our curriculums and experienced instructors provide the hands-on experience you can depend on in your field. 

Practicum Placements Available 

• Practicum and Job Placement assistance is available for most of our programs. Our graduates complete their diplomas with the knowledge and work experience needed to get hired.

Lifetime Refreshers and Employment Services

• We stand by our students and our programs. Need a refresher course or help to get a job post-grad? Our team is here for you no matter when you completed your program.

For tuition help, speak with our advisors to review the different financial options, scholarships, and grants available for you. 

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What Our Downtown Vancouver Students are Saying: 

“My instructor in this educational institution is exceptional. She goes way beyond in order to assist and accommodate us.”

– May A.

“Instructors are very supportive. We have a small cohort that is very supportive. I wouldn’t be successful in the program if not for the tremendous support of my classmates, instructors, and our Practical Nursing coordinator.”

– Marie Y.

“If you’re interested in the ECE field, Sprott Shaw College is the place to go!”

– Joanah P.

“The instructors are smart and approachable. The school is very accessible.”

– Sharon Y.

If you have any questions about our Downtown Vancouver college campus, program availability, funding options, or anything else, reach out to our academic advisors today and get the answers you’re looking for!

Join The Sprott Shaw College Vancouver Campus Facebook Group 

Open to all current students, alumni, and anyone looking for more info on Sprott Shaw College in Downtown Vancouver! Join the official campus group and get the latest updates on: 

• Local Events  
• Campus Events, Updates & Highlights  
• Local Job Opportunities  
• Connecting With Your Classmates  
• Meeting Instructors & Staff 

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Sprott Shaw acknowledges the traditional ancestral unceded shared territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations, on whose lands we live and work.

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