About Us

Who We Are

At Coastal College of British Columbia we are committed to providing quality programming. In our online courses, there are no waitlists. We are also excited to be able to provide affordable pricing. In some cases, our courses cost less than half of what other colleges are charging. Compare our prices.
We are committed to meeting your educational goals. Our courses and programs are developed to ensure you learn all the necessary material, strategies and skills to be successful. We consider your success our success. Our qualified instructors are committed to supporting your learning journey.

What We Do

In our Online courses, students study from the comfort of their home without missing important family time or wasting time and money commuting. Complete coursework at your convenience and enjoy the flexibility of ONLINE learning. We offer coursework based programming. There are no exams. Significant research proves that coursework are a better indicator of long term learning of course content than exams. Understand the learning outcomes at a deeper level without feeling the pressures and anxiety associated with exams!
We look forward to talking to you to help you reach your educational goals. Call today to book a session with an educational advisor at 604-553-8585.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I register?

    Go to the Registration page.. Complete an online registration and upload the documents required. There is a one-time non-refundable fee of $150 for Domestic students and $250 for International students. Before registering, carefully read the CCBC Student Handbook.

  • What proof do you require to prove for proficiency in English?
    • All applicants to the College must demonstrate proficiency in English by providing proof of one of the following:
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: overall band of 5.5 or higher, with a minimum 5.0 in each band.
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub-score less than 20.
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub-score less than 60
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher
    • Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher
    • Coastal College of British Columbia Language Proficiency Assessment score of 40
    • Canadian Language Benchmarks-
    • Listening-6
    • Speaking-6
    • Reading-6
    • Writing-6
    • English 12 with a C
    • Post-secondary English- 6 credits

    Applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language skills to enroll in programming at Coastal College of British Columbia.

    Coastal College offers an in-house English Language Assessment. The cost of this assessment is $50

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  • Do I have to meet all the admission requirements?

    Yes. Neither the institution nor the student can waive the requirements.

  • What do I do if I am having problems registering?

    When registering, use a desktop or laptop. If you are still having problems with the online format, contact the college and you will be sent a paper copy that can be submitted by email with all required documentation.

  • Are the listed textbooks included in the price and provided or do we buy them elsewhere? If so, where?

    As you may know, you can purchase or rent textbooks from a variety of sites and locations. We encourage students to rent textbooks or buy second-hand textbooks from a vendor of their choice. Here is a list of sites some students have found useful.

    • vitalsource.com
    • Gettextbooks.ca
    • Textbooks.com
    • Cheggbooks.com
  • Are you accredited?

    Coastal College of British Columbia is a fully accredited, designated college. Please check the Private Trainging Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training website. The certification number for Coastal College of British Columbia is 04288. Coastal College of British Columbia is also a Designated Learning Institution certified through the Government of Canada. The DLI number is #042195159782.

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