Kootenay Columbia College (KCC) is a well-established post-secondary College since 1996. The College is also a designated institute through the BC Student Assistance Program (Student Aid BC).
Empowering students for successful careers and serving the community, KCC has dedicated nearly three decades to shaping the future of its students. Our programs are designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their careers, while also giving back to the community.
Our programs focus on building the knowledge required for real-world roles. Course content is designed to reflect current industry practices and expectations. In addition to traditional academics, students enrolled in our programs benefit from exposure to guest lectures, informal discussions, observation of licensed practitioners, and much more.
Focused on helping you achieve your goals. At KCC programs are designed with your future in mind. We equip students with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to reach their career goals.
Members of the public can book treatment with students in practicum at KCC. We offer massage treatments and Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy sessions. The priority of our student clinics is to enhance our student’s education and provide real-world experience.
Our mission is to fully prepare students to take on the challenges they’ll encounter in the industry. Students are prepared to take on the demands of their industry by building the knowledge and the ability to apply it in real situations.
KCC is a well-established, government-accredited school with nearly 30 years of Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) accreditation. This standing means that our programs, and facilities are government-approved and regulated and our students are eligible for student loans.
Kootenay Columbia College offers a wide range of health science, information technology, English, and hospitality courses. Explore our programs and start advancing your new career today.
We acknowledge that our campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the First Nations peoples who have been the original stewards of these lands from time immemorial.
Our Surrey campus is situated on the shared traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwantlen, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Our Burnaby location is on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Our Nelson campus is situated on the traditional and unceded territories of the Ktunaxa, Syilx, and Sinixt peoples of the West Kootenay and Boundary regions.
We are grateful to live, work, and be in relation with people from across many traditional and unceded territories, covering all regions of British Columbia. We are honoured to live on this land and are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, and building relationships in our communities and schools.
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We welcome international students from around the world. We understand the unique experience of studying in a new country, and we’re committed to making that transition as smooth as possible, with dedicated support, resources, and a community that values where you come from.
We offer a wide range of programs across health sciences, technology, business, education, tourism, and social services, all designed to prepare you for a successful and meaningful career.
Our dedication to your success doesn’t end with graduation. We remain invested in your professional aspirations and want to continue to grow our alumni network. KCC supports students in exploring career pathways and finding the right employment opportunities aligned with their goals.
If you are seeking information about our college, we are delighted to assist you! Our dedicated team is readily available to answer any questions you may have and provide you with comprehensive details about our programs, admissions process, financial aid, and more.
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