cambria college

What cambria college does

Cambria College is a private for-profit career training institution headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, with a second campus in Victoria. Founded in 2005, the college operates 15 diploma and certificate programs across four primary sectors: healthcare (Health Care Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Dental Office Administrator, Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant), education and social services (Education Assistant, Social Services & Community Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Addiction and Recovery Support Worker), business and IT (Digital Business Management, Network Support Administrator, Network Support Technician, Supply Chain Management), and hospitality (Hospitality Management). Programs range from 15 to 96 weeks, with several offering co-op placement variants, and are delivered on-campus, online, or in combined formats.

The college's technical foundation consists of industry-standard training tools and platforms rather than proprietary technology. Programs prepare students for external certifications including CompTIA A+ and Network+, Cisco CCNA, BCSLS, and AHLEI hospitality credentials. Curricula reference Microsoft Office, Windows Server, Linux, and Cisco networking environments. The institution holds PTIRU certification from BC's Ministry of Post-Secondary Education, BC Education Quality Assurance designation, Full Recognition from the BC Care Aide Registry, and BCSLS program approval, providing the regulatory credentials graduates need to enter regulated workforces. Articulation agreements with University Canada West allow credit transfer toward a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Cambria College's business model is tuition-driven and direct-to-consumer. Revenue is generated through one-time program fees ranging from $4,725 to $27,775 CAD per student (domestic and international pricing tiers), with scholarships up to $3,000 for domestic students and up to $9,500 for international graduates. The college recruits through an inside sales admissions team handling phone, website inquiries, and career quizzes, supplemented by digital marketing, social media, career expos, and a $250-$500 referral program. Domestic and international students are supported by separate services teams, with international students receiving housing and insurance partnerships (Homadorma, 4stay, Casa, StudyInsured).

Name

cambria college

Legal name

Cambria College

Website

https://cambriacollege.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cambria College is a private career training institution in British Columbia offering 15 diploma and certificate programs in healthcare, education, social services, business, IT, hospitality, and supply chain, serving domestic and international students through campuses in Surrey and Victoria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Career Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

Keywords

• Career training programs
• Diploma certificate programs
• Private vocational education
• Healthcare workforce training
• IT certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Cambria College generates revenue primarily through tuition and program fees charged to students for diploma and certificate programs. Programs range from $4,725 to $27,775 depending on the program and student type (domestic vs. international). Fees include application/assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, and course materials.
2. Scholarships and Financial Products: The college offers scholarship programs including the Career Builder Scholarship (up to $3,000 for domestic students) and Cambria College Graduation Scholarship (up to $9,500 for international students). The college also facilitates government student loans, student lines of credit, and installment payment plans.
3. Referral Program: The college operates a referral program that pays $250 for programs under 6 months and $500 for programs over 6 months when a referral successfully enrolls, creating a student acquisition channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cambria College is a private career training institution in British Columbia offering 15 diploma and certificate programs in healthcare, education, social services, business, IT, hospitality, and supply chain management. Programs range from 15 to 48 weeks, with select programs offering co-op placements extending duration up to 96 weeks, delivered on-campus at Surrey and Victoria locations or online. Tuition fees range from CAD $4,725 to CAD $27,775 depending on program and student residency status.

Product overview

Cambria College is a career training institution in British Columbia offering a portfolio of diploma and certificate programs across four main sectors: Healthcare (Health Care Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant), Education & Social Services (Education Assistant, Social Services & Community Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Addiction and Recovery Support Worker), Business & Technology (Digital Business Management, Network Support Administrator, Network Support Technician, Supply Chain Management), and Hospitality (Hospitality Management). Programs range from 15 to 48 weeks and include optional co-op placements. The college operates from Surrey and Victoria campuses, with programs delivered on-campus, online, or in combined formats. Programs prepare graduates for specific NOC codes and industry certifications including CompTIA, CCNA, and BCSLS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health Care Assistant A 30-week certificate program training students to provide person-centered care as front-line caregivers in home support, assisted living, residential/complex care, and acute care settings. Graduates receive Full Recognition from BC Care Aide Registry.
• Education Assistant A 36-week diploma program preparing students to work as Education Assistants supporting K-12 students with exceptional educational needs and developmental disabilities under teacher supervision.
• Medical Office Assistant A 34-week certificate program training students in medical office procedures including medical terminology, billing, appointment scheduling, and electronic medical records.
• Social Services & Community Support Worker Certificate A 32-week certificate program preparing students for careers in mental health support work and social services, assisting individuals with personal and social issues.
• Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant A 20-week certificate program training students to support person-centered therapeutic recreation services in various care settings, helping clients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.
• Dental Office Administrator A 25-week certificate program preparing students for dental office administration careers, including dental terminology, billing procedures, appointment management, and dental software training.
• Mental Health Support Worker A 15-week certificate program training students to provide mental health support, including crisis intervention, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally inclusive care strategies.
• Addiction and Recovery Support Worker A 15-week certificate program preparing students to work with individuals struggling with addiction, covering relapse prevention, pharmacology, and culturally relevant treatment approaches.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant A 36-week certificate program training students in medical laboratory procedures including phlebotomy, specimen collection, hematology, and microbiology, approved by the British Columbia Society of Laboratory Sciences.
• Digital Business Management A 40-week certificate program (or 80 weeks with co-op) covering business and digital marketing management, including SEO, social media marketing, web design, and entrepreneurship.
• Network Support Administrator A 36-week certificate program preparing students for IT network administration careers, covering Microsoft Windows Server, CompTIA A+, Network+, and Cisco CCNA certifications.
• Network Support Technician A 30-week certificate program training students in computer and network support, including Windows, Linux, Cisco systems, and preparation for CompTIA A+, Network+, and CCNA certifications.
• Supply Chain Management A 38-week certificate program (or 76 weeks with co-op) covering supply chain operations, logistics, procurement, warehouse management, and international logistics.
• Hospitality Management A 48-week diploma program (or 96 weeks with co-op) in collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, covering hotel operations, food and beverage management, and hospitality leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• High job placement rates for graduates across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University Canada WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement enabling Cambria College graduates of Hospitality Management with Co-op, Digital Business Management, and Digital Business Management with Co-op programs to transfer up to 15-30 credit hours toward the Bachelor of Commerce degree at University Canada West. Students meeting minimum 60% cumulative average may receive block transfers of specific courses.
• American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Hospitality Management program is offered in collaboration with AHLEI, the preeminent leader in hospitality certification. AHLEI provides the curriculum and certification framework recognized internationally across the hospitality, hotel, and tourism industry.
• British Columbia Society of Laboratory Sciences (BCSLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCSLS provides programmatic approval for Cambria's Medical Laboratory Assistant program. Graduates may apply for BCSLS certification upon completion of the program.
• BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry (CACHWR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBC Care Aide Registry provides Full Recognition status for Cambria College's Health Care Assistant program. This recognition is required for graduates to be registered and eligible for employment in BC healthcare settings as Health Care Assistants.
• HomadormaminorOthersHomadorma is the largest online homestay placement platform in Canada and the United States. Partnered to help Cambria College international students find homestay accommodations near their campus.
• 4stayminorOthersOnline marketplace connecting students and interns with local hosts, room providers, and roommates for medium to long-term rental options. Provides housing options for Cambria College students near their campus.
• Casa Student HousingminorOthersStudent housing provider with offices in Toronto and Vancouver, serving over 30,000 students globally. Provides reasonably priced accommodation options for Cambria College students.
• StudyInsuredminorOthersPartnered with StudyInsured to provide international students with extended health insurance coverage. Offers Silver, Gold, and Discover Canada plans customized for student needs and budgets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CDI College: CDI College is one of Canada's largest private career college chains, offering healthcare, business, technology, and trades programs across multiple provinces. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping program verticals and similar tuition-driven economics, but with materially greater scale and brand recognition.
• Sprott Shaw College: Sprott Shaw College is a long-established BC-based private career college network with campuses across BC and Western Canada. It offers healthcare, business, and trades programs comparable to Cambria's portfolio but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Justice Institute of British Columbia: JIBC is a BC public post-secondary institution specializing in justice, public safety, social services, and healthcare training. It competes with Cambria's Education Assistant and Social Services programs from a public, subsidized position.
• Herzing College: Herzing College is a Canadian private career college chain with healthcare, business, and technology programs in multiple provinces. It overlaps with Cambria's healthcare and IT program verticals but operates at a broader national scale.

Direct peers

• Vancouver Career College: Vancouver Career College is a BC-based private career college offering diploma and certificate programs in healthcare, business, IT, and trades. It is the closest direct competitor to Cambria, operating in the same city-region with overlapping program verticals and similar tuition-driven revenue model.
• Stenberg College: Stenberg College is a private career training institution in BC with a heavy focus on healthcare and human services programs. It competes head-to-head with Cambria's Health Care Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and Education Assistant programs, drawing from the same student pool.
• Discovery Community College: Discovery Community College is a small BC private career college focused on healthcare and social services programs. It competes directly with Cambria's Health Care Assistant and Social Services programs, serving the same Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island student base.
• Brighton College: Brighton College is a BC-based private career college offering healthcare, business, and technology certificate and diploma programs. It targets a similar student demographic to Cambria with comparable program lengths and tuition structures.

Regional players

• Cornerstone College of Canada: Cornerstone College is a smaller private career college in BC focused primarily on healthcare and education assistant programs. It is a comparable regional peer in terms of program mix and student demographic, though smaller in scale than Cambria.

Others

• University Canada West: University Canada West is a BC-based private university offering undergraduate business and arts degrees. It is not a direct competitor but is Cambria's articulation partner, accepting Cambria graduates with transfer credits — making it strategically adjacent to Cambria's program stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CambriaCollegeCa
• Facebookfacebook.com/cambriacollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cambria-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/cambriacollege

Compliance8 records

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