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Click on the question below to find the answers to these most popular
questions about your career and Surrey College.
Would you like to submit a question? Please email us at:
Surrey College Requests.
Is the college fully certified
with the proper authorities?
Yes, Surrey College is accredited
with Private Career Training Institutions Agency of BC (PCTIA)
which ensures consumer protection to students. The college is
also a member of the BCCCA (British Columbia Career Colleges
Association). Various specific programs are certified or recognized
by various organizations. See specific program sections for
details.
Are the programs recognized nationally and internationally?
Surrey College is accredited
with the Private Careers Training Institutions Agency in British
Columbia, Canada. Various courses have been approved or recognized
in different areas throughout the world. For example, the Orton
Gillingham Tutor Training program is recognized by both the
Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Tutors as well as the American
Academy of Therapeutic Tutors. The Interior Decorating Diploma
program is recognized by the Canadian Decorators Association.
The Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate program
is approved by the British Columbia Ministry of Children and
Families. Please check each program for further details.
Are Surrey College programs eligible
for Student Loans?
Yes. Surrey College is both
Registered and Accredited by the Private Post Secondary Education
Commission in BC (PCTIA). The Accreditation makes Surrey College
eligible for provincial and federal student loans and grants.
Only students in fulltime programs (over 20 hours per week)
are eligible for this financial assistance.
What are the instructor's qualifications?
Instructors are all experts
in their field. They work within the industry. Most instructors
also have obtained either their Bachelor of Education or their
Provincial Instructor's Diploma.
When do the programs start?
Surrey College has programs
starting each of the four terms each year: January, April, July
and September. Please check each program to see when the intakes
are for each specific program.
Is there a registration fee?
Yes. In order to secure a space for you in
our upcoming programs, we require a $80.00 non-refundable enrolment
fee.
Does the Registration Fee apply
to my Tuition?
No, the Registration Fee does
not apply to tuition. This fee is required to hold a seat in
the program you will be registering for and is used to cover
the administrative costs during the program.
How do I pay for my courses?
Payments can be made by Cash,
Cheque, Debit or Credit Card (MasterCard or VISA), online, over
the phone or in person.
How many people will be in my
class?
Most classes will be somewhere
between 8 and 30 students depending on the program popularity
and time of year. There must be a minimum number in the class
for it to run.
What happens if I fail a subject?
Course will need to be repeated
at students expense. Failing pre-requisite courses may result
in the student being unable to continue in the program until
the failed course has been completed successfully.
Do you teach with a modular system?
(One subject at a time or multiple
subject system): Program specific details available in course
packages available for pickup from College office.
Can I find my own practicum?
Although students should never
contact a potential practicum host prior to speaking with their
Instructor, they are encouraged to find their own practicum
and forward the contact information so that the potential host
can be officially verified. No practicum is valid unless authorized
by our staff.
Will Surrey College guarantee me
a job after I graduate?
Sorry. We cannot guarantee
that you will find employment. Even though you will receive
an excellent level of education and training, your employability
will really depend on your work ethic and interview style. These
are points that we continually work on during the entire program
in preparing our students to enter the workforce. Surrey College
often receives job information from employers which is passed
on to the students.
Will Surrey College guarantee me
a job after I graduate?
Sorry. We cannot guarantee
that you will find employment. Even though you will receive
an excellent level of education and training, your employability
will really depend on your work ethic and interview style. These
are points that we continually work on during the entire program
in preparing our students to enter the workforce. Surrey College
often receives job information from employers which is passed
on to the students.
Can I work while I attend college?
As a College, we have no desire
to interfere with the private lives of our students. We must
say, however, that it will be extremely difficult for any of
our students to attend classes, participate fully and keep up
with homework if they are working fulltime. It should be noted
that we encourage students to work part-time if necessary to
meet their cost of living needs, provided that it does not interfere
with their success in the program.
Refund Policies?
For current information, check
the "Tuition Refund Policy" section of our Polices
page.
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