What Fanshawe College does

Fanshawe College is a public post-secondary institution founded in 1967 and headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada. It delivers 220+ programs spanning certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, and graduate certificates across seven campuses in southwestern Ontario (London main, London Downtown, London South, Huron/Bruce, Simcoe/Norfolk, St. Thomas/Elgin, Woodstock/Oxford). The college serves prospective post-secondary students, current students, employers, alumni, and government/non-profit partners, with the largest co-op program portfolio in Canada (70 programs). Student recruitment runs through the Ontario Colleges centralized application portal for domestic applicants and a Virtual Application System (VAS) for international applicants, supported by an international network of 600+ academic pathways with 60+ partner institutions across 10+ countries and EAP conditional-admission partnerships with seven language schools.

Revenue is generated through domestic tuition (e.g., Community Pharmacy Assistant ~$4,181.75), international tuition at roughly 4x domestic rates (~$18,284.59 for the same program), Corporate Training Solutions delivering B2B workforce training onsite, online, and virtual instructor-led across business, healthcare, trades, and occupational health and safety, Fanshawe Global for international corporate training, continuing education, micro-credentials (averaging ~$160 per badge), and apprenticeships across 144 recognized trades. The technology backbone is FanshaweOnline (FOL), a proprietary learning management system, supplemented by Autodesk, Microsoft 365 Education, Adobe, and notable custom infrastructure including the WSIB Centre of Excellence in Immersive Technologies and Simulation ($20M WSIB investment, opening 2026), a Controlled Digital Lending library system, and a custom-built closed-loop plastic shredder and extruder for 3D printing. Government grant funding (WSIB $20M, Future Skills Centre $5.5M, ESDC $2.4M) supplements tuition-based revenue and underwrites new program and applied-research initiatives.

Name

Fanshawe College

Legal name

Fanshawe College

Website

https://fanshawec.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fanshawe College is a public Ontario post-secondary institution operating seven southwestern Ontario campuses, delivering 220+ programs to domestic and international students, employers, and government partners, with the largest co-op portfolio in Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Secondary Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Post-secondary education
• Workforce training
• Skilled trades programs
• Corporate training solutions
• Apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition and Fees: Tuition revenue from Canadian post-secondary students for certificates, diplomas, degrees, and graduate certificates. Fees vary by program and credential type. Domestic tuition for Community Pharmacy Assistant is approximately $4,181.75.
2. International Student Tuition: Higher tuition rates for international students. International tuition for Community Pharmacy Assistant is approximately $18,284.59. EAP programs also charge international rates.
3. Corporate Training Solutions: Customizable workplace training programs for employers across business, healthcare, trades, and occupational health and safety. Includes driver training, mask fit testing, professional development, and micro-credentials for employee upskilling.
4. Continuing Education and Part-Time Studies: Revenue from part-time studies including Ontario College credentials, continuing education courses, micro-credentials, and OntarioLearn offerings. Micro-credentials average $160 per badge.
5. Apprenticeship Programs: Both apprentice programs (employment-based training combined with in-class education) and post-secondary skilled trades programs generating revenue through tuition and provincial funding.
6. Fanshawe Global International Training: Specialized corporate solutions and customized training delivered on a global scale through international partnerships and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fanshawe College is a public post-secondary educational institution in Ontario, Canada that offers more than 220 programs including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, and graduate certificates across multiple schools (business, health sciences, IT, skilled trades, aviation, hospitality, etc.). It delivers full-time, part-time, online, and apprenticeship education through multiple campuses in southwestern Ontario and generates revenue through domestic and international tuition, corporate training solutions, and continuing education.

Product overview

Fanshawe College offers a diverse portfolio of educational products and services across its main institution and specialized initiatives. The core offering includes over 220 post-secondary programs across multiple academic schools (Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Skilled Trades, etc.) delivered through multiple formats (full-time, part-time, online, apprenticeship). Key products include the WSIB Centre of Excellence for immersive workplace safety training, the Don Crich Skilled Trades Accelerator for apprenticeship support, micro-credentials for quick skills upskilling, FanshaweOnline (FOL) as the learning management platform, Corporate Training Solutions for workplace training, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for international students, and Fanshawe Global for international training services. The institution also offers specialized programs like ConnectHER for women in trades and Quantitative Mask Fit Testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Training Solutions (CTS) Customizable workplace training delivered to employers across business, healthcare, trades, and occupational health and safety, including driver training, mask fit testing, professional development, micro-credentials, and the Generative AI in the Workplace Series.
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) A 10-level academic English language program preparing international students for post-secondary education and providing conditional admission pathways to Fanshawe College programs.
• Micro-credentials Short, focused upskilling programs offered as digital badges that are specific, shareable, stackable, and affordable for rapid mastery of in-demand skills.
• Don Crich Skilled Trades Accelerator A central hub connecting students and employers with resources for skilled trades success, offering career counselling, hands-on learning opportunities, and expert guidance for training and career paths.
• Fanshawe Global International training services delivering corporate solutions and customized training on a global scale through international partnerships and initiatives.
• Google/SEMPO Search Engine Marketing Program A specialized Marketing Management program offered as the only college partnered with Google and SEMPO, providing students opportunities to develop SEM and SEO skills and pursue Google designations.
• Quantitative Mask Fit Testing Respiratory fit testing service conforming to CAN/CSA-Z94.4-18 standards, delivered at client locations for healthcare, industrial, construction, mining, and public safety workers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 co-op programs - more than any other college in Canada
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Helmets to HardhatscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025Helmets to Hardhats scholarship program supporting Canadian Reservist Matthew Steele's enrollment in millwrights program at Fanshawe College, helping veterans transition into construction workforce careers.
• ConnectHERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation-wide initiative bringing together women in the skilled trades through training, mentorship, networking and promoting advocacy and inclusion. Community comprises polytechnics, community service organizations, and advocacy groups.
• CWB Welding FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing welding training including stellar welding instructors, simulator time, soft skills, and employability training to help students prepare for job practicums leading to employment, apprenticeship, or continued post-secondary education.
• EAP Pathway Partners (Bayswater, BLI, ICEAP, ILAC, ILSC, Quest, The Language Gallery)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partnerships providing direct entry pathways to Fanshawe College programs. Students completing language requirements at partner institutions receive conditional admission to Fanshawe programs without further language testing.
• PCCA (Professional Compounding Centres of America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Community Pharmacy Assistant students opportunity to achieve PCCA's Introductory Compounding Bootcamp certificate, with access to specialized compounding equipment and training.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFanshawe is the only college partnered with Google, providing unique opportunities for Marketing Management students to develop Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) skills and pursue Google designations.
• Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Marketing Management students access to professional SEM/SEO development and industry-recognized credentials.
• Advanced Rider TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation training partner providing motorcycle training services.
• Canadian Red Cross TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner providing Red Cross certification courses through Corporate Training Solutions.
• London Economic Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership supporting workforce development and local business connections.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• George Brown College: Toronto-based public college offering diplomas, degrees, and certificates across similar applied disciplines (hospitality, health sciences, skilled trades, business). Direct comparable to Fanshawe as a large urban Ontario public college with corporate training, co-op programs, and international student recruitment.
• Seneca Polytechnic: Major Greater Toronto Area public polytechnic with full-time, part-time, online, and apprenticeship programs, plus extensive international student intake. Closely comparable scale, program mix, and corporate training offerings to Fanshawe.
• Humber College: Large Ontario public college with 200+ programs, significant international enrolment, corporate training, and the IGNITE Skills Training Centre. Comparable program breadth, co-op emphasis, and B2B training operations.
• Sheridan College: Ontario public college with strong creative, technology, and skilled trades programs and a significant international student population. Comparable on applied program mix, online learning, and employer partnerships.
• Conestoga College: Kitchener-based public polytechnic with 200+ programs, heavy co-op and apprenticeship emphasis, and significant international student intake. Among the most direct comparables to Fanshawe on co-op program count, trades focus, and southwestern Ontario footprint.
• Mohawk College: Hamilton-area public college with strong skilled trades, health sciences, and technology programs, plus corporate training and apprenticeship offerings. Comparable on program mix, corporate training, and Ontario public college model.
• St. Clair College: Windsor-based Ontario public college with applied programs, large international student population, and corporate training. Comparable program mix and target student segments, with similar reliance on international tuition.
• Algonquin College: Ottawa-based public college with 300+ programs, strong international enrolment, and corporate training (Algonquin College Corporate Training). Comparable on program breadth, B2B training, and applied credentials.
• Niagara College: Niagara-region public college notable for applied learning, Canadian Food and Wine Institute, and significant international student population. Comparable on program mix, international recruitment, and applied/trade focus.
• Lambton College: Sarnia-based Ontario public college with substantial international student enrolment and applied programs in technology, business, and trades. Comparable scale and program focus, especially on international student recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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