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!
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.
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!
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.
*Some programs may have short waits between monthly start dates
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.
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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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Companies Hiring Grads
Renaissance Hotel
Starlight Casino
River Rock Casino
Red Bull
Banana Republic
L’Hermitage Hotel
Best Western
Sheraton Wall Centre
Greater Vancouver Community Services Society
Cannon Group
Developmental Disabilities Association
Meet Our Downtown Vancouver Instructors
Brenda R – Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing (PGCN)
I began my nursing career in 1981 when I became a nurse at Vancouver General Hospital. Over the years, I have been a clinician, teacher, front-line worker, and even ran my own private practice. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master’s in Counselling, and am a Registered Nurse (RN).
Julie G – Practical Nursing (PN)
Over the course of my career, I have several years of nursing and nursing education experience in Alberta and BC. My teaching experience includes the BScN program at a university, Royal Canadian Institute of Technology, and teaching and creating curriculum for Internationally Educated Nurses Program. My nursing practice includes acute care (ICU, burn unit), maternity, medical/surgical, and international public health. My academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Nursing, and being a Registered Nurse (RN).
Ashok B – Business
I have a Master’s in Business Management and over 36 years of international experience working with Mazda, Whirlpool, Hallmark, and other companies across 19 countries. I am a member of the Surrey Board of Trades and sit on the International Trade and Education committees. My teaching experience includes being a visiting lecturer at various colleges and universities across Canada.
Frédérique B – Practical Nursing (PN)
I have been in the nursing field since 2005, mostly in acute care, and have been instructing in classroom, lab and clinical settings since 2015. I am also part of the PN curriculum team. I have my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and received my licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Jeffrey S – Hospitality & Tourism
I hold my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and my Provincial Instructor Diploma. I have 18 years of student-focused teaching and learning in several post-secondary private and public institutions, 25 years of hospitality experience in hotels across the United States and Canada, and 7 years of senior management experience with the Alma Mater Society at a local university.
Kristel P – Practical Nursing (PN)
In 2009, I completed my licensed practical nursing (LPN) program and graduated from Sprott Shaw as the valedictorian. After this, I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and have worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal. With 10 years of nursing experience, I decided to pursue my passion for teaching and came back to Sprott Shaw to teach.
Tena G – Practical Nursing (PN)
I graduated from the Registered Nurse (RN) program in Alberta and have over 25 years of experience in healthcare. Over the course of my career, I have held a variety of nursing positions in both the acute hospital and long-term care settings as a staff nurse, patient care coordinator, patient services manager, accreditation coordinator, and director of care. I am currently the Practical Nursing Coordinator at Sprott Shaw.
Irrin J – Strategies for Student Success (SSS)
I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Master’s in Social Work, and Master’s in Psychotherapy and Counseling. Before moving to Canada, I was a school counsellor for over 4 years in Dubai and continue to offer that support to students at Sprott Shaw.
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