Sprott Shaw Unveils Their New State-Of-The-Art Surrey Campus For International Students

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SURREY – The ribbon is being cut was held recently to open a new Surrey campus for Sprott Shaw College heralding the next generation of learning tools and technology. The 10,000 square foot open-concept campus located at 13678 – 100th Avenue features a text book free, wireless learning environment with 24/7 logon capabilities. This optimizes the use of classroom space while allowing students to learn both on and off campus.

The new Surrey campus is one-third larger than the former location to accommodate a rapidly increasing enrolment of local residents. “We are firmly committed to providing Surrey residents the opportunity to reach their educational and career aspirations and provide meaningful jobs with the new campus,” says Sprott-Shaw College president Patrick Dang.

In creating the new campus, Sprott Shaw also recognizes Surrey as a rapidly growing centre for international students and has seen a large increase in enrolment since the new campus was announced. Accessibility was a major consideration in locating the new campus within a three-minute walk from the King George SkyTrain station. .

“We have seen an explosion of international students with a two hundred per cent increase. This is coupled with continuing growth in the domestic student population,” Patrick Dang says. “Surrey has become a hub for the education programs international students seek to gain the required skills necessary for building a future in Canada.”

Collaboration with universities in many world centres has resulted in a huge increase in international students wanting to study abroad taking jobs-based programs featuring practicums, internships and co-operative learning experiences with prospective employers.

An international office has been established inside the Sprott Shaw Surrey campus to specifically cater to the needs of international students, such as travel, accommodation and community information.

The new Surrey campus offers courses delivered in morning, afternoon and evening classes with international students choosing business management, digital and social marketing as well as health care education options.

Recent demand for healthcare graduates is now at an all-time high and our students are getting jobs at a faster rate in the healthcare sector than any other sector today,” Patrick Dang says. “Our new campus has allowed us to optimize our delivery of programs such as practical nursing, healthcare attendants, early childhood care as well as social and community support workers.”

In an unprecedented regulatory decision, the health care attendant and practical nursing programs have been licensed for five years instead of one. This reflects high completion numbers and pass rates for national exams.

“Students can expect to enjoy a campus that is conducive to higher learning and a rewarding experience while gaining relevant skills for meaningful jobs,” Patrick Dang says. “Our robust curriculum and teaching support ensures all students receive the best opportunity to graduate and work in as little as six months.”