Surrey is growing faster than almost anywhere in Metro Vancouver, and it needs care workers, early childhood educators and office staff. Sprott Shaw's Surrey campus trains people for exactly those jobs. It's part of a private career college founded in 1903. The programmes are short and hands-on, but graduates generally can't apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Official website: sprottshaw.com
Private career college
1903
Surrey, Metro Vancouver
CA$14,000 – CA$20,000
International students, full programme fees vary
CA$15,000 – CA$20,000
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.
Practical Nursing Diploma
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0
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
Community Support Worker Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Office Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
9 Months
Intake
Multiple
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Care and health programmes with practicum placements.
A campus in one of BC's fastest-growing cities.
Monthly starts for many programmes.
Care graduates work in Surrey and Delta care homes and home support agencies.
Early childhood educators can certify in BC and work in local daycares.
Private career college graduates are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Monthly for many
Postgrad
No PG intake
Surrey is spread out, with its own city centre around Surrey Central and the Expo Line SkyTrain. Surrey Memorial Hospital is the area's biggest health employer.
The city has a large Punjabi community, plenty of affordable food and rents a little lower than Vancouver's.
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
Sprott Shaw admits on a rolling basis. Give yourself at least four months to get a provincial attestation letter and study permit.
Many programmes start every month or two. Practical nursing has set intakes.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Sprott Shaw College, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Practical nursing, health care assistant, early childhood education, community support work and office administration are popular in Surrey. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0, or higher for nursing.
Sprott Shaw doesn't usually offer international scholarships. Instalment plans are available on some programmes.
