Sprott Shaw's Richmond campus is a few minutes from Vancouver International Airport, in a city known for its night market and Asian food. The college is a private career college with roots going back to 1903. In Richmond it runs health care, early childhood, business and hospitality programmes. International students should know most private college programmes don't lead to a post-graduation work permit.
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Official website: sprottshaw.com
Private career college
1903
Richmond, near Vancouver Airport
CA$14,000 – CA$20,000
International students, full programme fees vary
CA$16,000 – CA$21,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on sprottshaw.com before you apply.
Health Care Assistant Certificate
CertificateDuration
8 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Early Childhood Education Certificate
CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Hospitality Management Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Accounting and Payroll Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Close to the airport and Canada Line.
Short programmes in care, business and hospitality.
Frequent start dates.
Hospitality graduates find work at airport hotels and restaurants in Richmond.
Health care assistants join care homes across Metro Vancouver.
Private career college graduates are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Monthly for many
Postgrad
No PG intake
Richmond is flat, built on islands in the Fraser River delta, and linked to downtown Vancouver by the Canada Line. The summer night market and No. 3 Road's restaurants are big draws.
Rent is similar to Vancouver. The airport, logistics firms and hotels are major local employers.
Letter of acceptance from Sprott Shaw College
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Richmond has rolling admissions. Apply at least four months ahead because you need a provincial attestation letter before the study permit.
Most programmes start monthly or every few weeks.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Sprott Shaw College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Health care assistant, early childhood education, hospitality management and accounting and payroll are popular. Entry needs high school completion and English, usually IELTS 6.0.
Scholarships for international students are rare. Ask the campus about instalment plans.
