If you're looking to upgrade your skills in a certain area, or want to learn something new, check…read moreout Vancouver Community College's Continuing Education program - it's got a wide offering of courses in a variety of streams and disciplines, many of them practical, such as languages, fashion design, home decor, cooking, and more. Last semester, I took Spanish I at VCC before embarking on my six-week trip to Spain, and it really made a difference in terms of how well I could communicate when I was travelling. I've since returned and have started classes in Spanish II, the next level up.

I was wondering whether to give 4 or 3 stars. I ended up giving 3, the reason why I will explain…read more My experience with the teachers/instructors were all extremely pleasant and encouraging. There are some really fine people there. They are very accepting and knowledgeable in their fields. There are no complaints, only praise. Most of my issues come from dealing with the administration staffs, particularly the people in charge of student registration. Most of them seem either very unhappy and just plain dismissive. My dad was rejected domestic tuition despite his PR status still being valid and is renewing. The person in charge didn't even let him explain and immediately just decided to disallow him to register in some courses. He had to contact another person who is a senior supervisor to get it sorted out. Immigrants have to through this sort of bureaucracy everyday and to see it happen in an institution of learning is disheartening. Regardless, it won't affect my opinion of VCC. I still think it is a great place for post-secondary education. I just hope that the staff will be more caring and mindful in the future.

Most of the structure of this former junior high school and later adult education centre has been…read moredemolished. A small office section for the District remains. The playing fields, particularly the grass field, are well maintained except for a couple of holes in the fence, where dogs and people can sneak onto the grass. (The grass field is open by reservation only and has a nice surface for rugby, soccer and softball.) The lighted compact gravel fields are sometimes used for youth soccer practice, but can get pretty soggy after heavy rains. Lots of people bring their dogs up to the gravel fields to play and roam off leash. There are some nice trails that lead down to and along McKay Creek, which dogs and people enjoy. I also appreciate the parking and the garbage bins where I can dispose of dog poo. Every dog owner I have met has been very friendly as are the fans who watch the sports.

I don't need a Food Safe certificate for my job (we have a similar course at work though) but I…read moredecided to take this course to brush up my knowledge. I arrived 15 min prior of the class and the seat was first come and first served. I recommend sitting left side facing the instructor because the projector screen is quite small, like right side students would be hard to see it. The class was very informative, and we learned real incidents in BC too. The test was very tricky one if English was your second language but the instructor will help you.

The instructor was nice. Her way of teaching is easy to understand and she kindly answered when I…read moreasked her a question.

A great place to complete your high school education, for free!…read more This school offers self-paced courses and on-line courses in addition to face-to-face, traditional classes. Most students are adults, but the school does accept teen-aged students as well. Some students come here to complete high school requirements for graduation. But, many students come here to upgrade their marks so that they can be more competitive when they apply for university and/or college. The teachers here are very friendly, and they take the time to get to know their students. Plus, the school is open day and night, so you can come when you have time. Being close to a sky-train station and bus routes is a big bonus. Recently, the government reinstated funding so many courses no longer require tuition. You will need to call the school to see which courses are available.

David Mushens, his Staff, Teachers, and Councilor, Provide & Operate an Excellent Facility, that…read moreallows Adult Learners the Opportunity to Further Their Careers, and Their Lives! We couldn't be more Grateful for the Assistance & Flexibility that was extended to our son, Patrick, who is now well on his way towards his Career as a Flight Attendant - all in LESS than a Year! Kudos to CLOC! Patrick & Marissa Comey