Arbutus College

Arbutus College: Overview

Arbutus College is a private educational institution in Canada. The school is known for offering international students a unique Business Management study program and co-op opportunities. Moreover, the college welcomes international students from over 20 countries, providing a multicultural environment that is not available elsewhere. The study programs of Arbutus College are recognized by the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA), and the Canadian Institute of Management. International students have high levels of satisfaction from the college’s programs since they help them build successful careers.

The campus of Arbutus College is situated in the centre of Vancouver, where international students have access to public transport and various entertainment facilities. Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Stanley Park are close to the city, allowing international students to discover Canada during their study. Arbutus College has an extensive library, modern classrooms, and study lounges with high-speed Internet spread over two floors. Moreover, the school encourages international students to be part of professional graduate networks organizing forums, workshops, trade shows, and fairs.

Arbutus College offers about 40 programs in the form of certificates, diplomas, co-ops, and honours diplomas with specialization in five study areas. The duration of the study programs ranges from eight weeks to 32 months. The areas of study at Arbutus College are Hospitality Management, Business Management, Marketing, International Trade, Translation and Interpreting.

Hospitality Management programs introduce to international students the peculiarities of the global hospitality and tourism industries. The programs include Hospitality and Business Skills Practicum Certificate, Diploma in Hospitality Management, Co-op Diploma in Hospitality Management, Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management, Advanced Co-op Diploma in Hospitality Management, Honours Diploma in Business Management with specialization in Hospitality, Honours Co-op Diploma in Business Management with specialization in Hospitality, Professional Diploma in Hospitality Management, Co-op Professional Diploma in Hospitality Management.

Business Management study programs aim to teach international students how to run a business, give knowledge of relationship management and develop problem-solving skills. Business Management courses include Business Management Certificate, Business Management Foundations Certificate, Practicum Foundations Certificate in Business Management, Practicum Certificate in Business Management, Honours Certificate in Business Management, Business Management Diploma, Co-op Diploma in Business Management, Work Experience Diploma in Business Management, Honours Diploma in Business Management with Specializations, Honours Co-op Diploma in Business Management with Specializations, Professional Diploma in Business Management, Co-op Professional Diploma in Business Management.

Marketing study programs teach international students how to prepare and implement an effective marketing plan. Marketing study programs available for international students at Arbutus College are Marketing Certificate, Foundations Certificate in Marketing, Practicum Certificate in Marketing, Marketing Diploma, Work Experience Diploma in Marketing, Honours Diploma in Business Management with specialization in Marketing, Honours Co-op Diploma in Business Management with specialization in Marketing.

International Trade study programs aim to give international students the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the vast range of global supply chains issues. As part of the study programs, international students can receive the FITT Certified International Trade Professional Certificate. International Trade study programs include Certificate in International Trade, Foundations Certificate in International Trade, Practicum Certificate in International Trade, Diploma in International Trade, Work Experience Diploma in International Trade, Honours Diploma in Business Management with specialization in International Trade, Honours Co-op Diploma in Business Management with specialization in International Trade.

Translation and Interpreting study programs explain to international students the professional aspects of translation and interpreting. Translation and Interpreting study programs include Translation and Interpreting Foundation Certificate, Translation and Interpreting Certificate, Practicum Certificate in Translation and Interpreting, Translation and Interpreting Diploma, Work Experience Diploma in Translation and Interpreting, Honours Diploma in Translation and Interpreting, Honours Co-op Diploma with specialization in Translation and Interpreting.

Arbutus College also offers English language programs for international students who need to improve their English language level. The programs last from one month to half a year.

Admission Requirements

Arbutus College has twelve intakes for international students per year that gives applicants more freedom to plan their study in Canada. Nevertheless, international students should apply a minimum of two months before the study program’s start date. The application process to Arbutus College includes seven steps.

1. You need to choose the study program and its start date.
2. You have to download the Application Form from the website of Arbutus College and complete it.
3. You should provide a passport copy, high school or post-secondary certificate or transcript, and English Language Proficiency Test score with your application.
4. You need to pay the non-refundable application fee of 200 CAD.
5. You have to send the Application Form, documents, and application fee receipt by e-mail.
6. The admission committee sends you the contract after submitting your application. You need to read it carefully and sign up.
7. Arbutus College sends you a Letter of Acceptance. after that you will need to apply for a study permit in Canada.

Admission requirements of Arbutus College are the same for each study program. International students must meet the general requirements to be admitted to the school.

1. You have to provide a scanned copy of the passport that is in actual size and has a clear resolution. 
2. You are required to complete at least a high school. Hence, you need to submit scanned copies of academic transcripts for your highest, completed academic qualification.
3. You need to pass the English Language Proficiency Test and get the minimum scores required by Arbutus College. If you pass TOEIC, you should get a score of 600 and submit an essay. If you pass IELTS, you need to get a minimum score of 5.0. If you choose to pass TOEFL IBT, you should get a score of 64. If you pass TOEFL PBT, you have to get a score of 510.

As an option, international students can take an English Proficiency Test with Arbutus College free of charge. You need to contact the admissions department and ask to pass a test. By the way, the test results should be submitted with the application form.

Fees for International Students

Speaking about the tuition fee at Arbutus College, international students should pay starting from from 3,550 CAD to 29,625 CAD per year. For example, Honours Diploma in Hospitality Management costs 14,090 CAD per year, while the Co-op Professional Diploma in the mentioned program costs 29,625 CAD. Honour Diploma in Business Management Diploma costs 13,610 CAD per year, while Co-op Professional Diploma costs 29,145 CAD. Honour Diploma in International Trade costs 14,618 CAD per year, while Co-op Professional Diploma costs 20,313 CAD. Honours Diploma in Marketing costs 14,618 CAD per year, while Co-op Professional Diploma costs 20,313 CAD. Honour Diploma in Translation costs 13,610 CAD per year, while Co-op Professional Diploma costs 19,305 CAD. If you need to improve your English level, English courses at Arbutus College cost 1,300 CAD per month. However, if you apply for a career program, the courses will cost 660 CAD per month.

Arbutus College offers study programs with obligatory cooperative education, known as co-op, to prepare international students for a competitive recruitment process and transition from school to the workplace.

The school also offers pathway programs to Canadian universities. International students who have completed required courses and earned the college’s two-year diploma program in Hospitality Management or Business Management are awarded university-level transfer credits. Thus, international graduates of Arbutus College automatically meet the English proficiency requirements of Acsenda School of Management and can qualify for direct transfer into its BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) program with 12 block transfer credits. The college also has pathway programs to Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montana State University, IMI University Centre, and University Canada West. Moreover, Arbutus College has career advisors who help international students in the job search, resume writing, and interviews preparation. Statistics show that 85% of graduates find work within three months of school completion.

 

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