Fraser International College

What Fraser International College does

Fraser International College (FIC) is a private educational institution operating as the official and exclusive pathway college to Simon Fraser University, located on SFU's Burnaby Mountain campus in British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2006 and operating as a subsidiary of Navitas, a global international education group, FIC prepares international students — primarily from Asia and other global regions — for guaranteed progression into SFU undergraduate degree programs. The college delivers an integrated academic and English-language preparation portfolio spanning the Foundation Program (UTP I), Undergraduate Transfer Pathways Stage II across disciplines including Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Computing Science, Engineering Science, Environment, Health Sciences, and Sciences, as well as an Associate Degree and Support Programs (Cornerstone, Integrated). Student services include the Student Success Team, a Wellness Office with culturally sensitive counselling, GuardMe medical insurance bundling, financial aid via the Navitas Canada Financial Aid Bursary, and a Student Leadership Program (IT Squad, Peer Education, Orientation Leaders, Guidance Advisors, FIC Media Makers).

Underlying technology is conventional rather than differentiated: FIC operates a cloud-based Student Portal (learning.fraseric.ca), Moodle as its learning management system, MachForms for application processing, and a virtual campus tour platform hosted on SFU's domain. There is no proprietary AI/ML, mobile application, or public API infrastructure disclosed.

FIC generates revenue through recurring semesterly tuition and mandatory ancillary fees, with disclosed pricing tiers ranging from CAD $12,496.25 per semester for UTP II (3 courses, 9 credits) to CAD $16,510.05 per semester for the premium Cornerstone-to-Integrated UTP II pathway. All tiers bundle a $445.65 Student Services Fee and a $302 GuardMe medical insurance charge, with additional book ($75–$155) and lab ($110–$140) fees. International tuition payments are processed via Flywire. Recruitment is conducted through a global network of authorized education agents (with a published 'Find an Agent' portal and agent onboarding system), the college website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WeChat), virtual campus tours, and peer-led Chat with the FIC Family programs. FIC is designated as a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI O19239078442) and operates from its single headquarters at 8999 Nelson Way, Burnaby, BC, with 112 employees.

Name

Fraser International College

Legal name

Fraser International College Limited

Website

https://fraseric.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fraser International College is a Navitas-operated pathway college on Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus that prepares international undergraduate students for guaranteed transfer to SFU via Foundation, UTP I/II, Associate Degree, and Support Programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Pathway Programs

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (6112), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Pathway & Foundation Providers (EDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Pathway college programs
• University transfer programs
• International student preparation
• Undergraduate foundation programs
• English language support

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: FIC generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to international students enrolled in its pathway programs (Foundation/UTP I, Undergraduate Transfer/UTP II, and Associate Degree programs). Tuition is charged per semester with minimum balance requirements that must be met for enrollment. Additional fees include Student Services Fee (SSF) of $445.65 per semester, lab fees ($110–$140), and book fees ($75–$155). Students pay Flywire for payment processing to manage international tuition transfers.
2. GuardMe Medical Insurance: The college bundles GuardMe More medical insurance coverage ($302 per semester) as a mandatory charge for enrolled students, providing both primary coverage during the MSP waiting period and secondary coverage thereafter. This creates a recurring ancillary revenue stream from the health insurance fees collected on behalf of the insurance provider.
3. Financial Aid Bursary Administration: The college administers the Navitas Canada Financial Aid Bursary, a short-term emergency fund for students facing financial hardship. While this represents outflow rather than revenue, it indicates a managed financial services function. Students may also qualify for awards (Honour Roll, Principal's Honour Roll, Faculty Award of $750 bursary) and scholarships funded by the institution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fraser International College is a private pathway college that delivers academic preparation programs — Foundation, Undergraduate Transfer Pathway (UTP I and II), Associate Degree, Study Abroad, and Support Programs (Cornerstone, Integrated) — to international students on SFU's Burnaby Mountain campus, providing guaranteed progression to Simon Fraser University undergraduate degrees upon meeting academic thresholds.

Product overview

Fraser International College (FIC) is an educational pathway institution operated by Navitas that prepares international students for transfer to Simon Fraser University. The institution offers a portfolio of academic programs including Foundation Programs for pre-university preparation, Undergraduate Transfer Pathways (UTP Stage I and II) across disciplines such as Arts, Business, Computing Science, Engineering, Environment, Health Sciences, and Sciences, as well as Associate Degree options. Student support services include advising, wellness counselling through the Wellness Office, medical insurance via GuardMe, and financial aid through the Navitas Canada Financial Aid Bursary. The institution also runs a Student Leadership Program offering volunteer positions in IT Squad, Peer Education, Orientation Leaders, Guidance Advisors, and FIC Media Makers. Students access courses and services through the Student Portal and Course Catalogue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Program Pre-university preparation program designed for international students to build the academic and English-language foundations required for undergraduate studies at Simon Fraser University.

Quantifiable outcome

• SFU ranked #1 Comprehensive university in Canada (Maclean's 2024)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Simon Fraser University (SFU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIC is the exclusive and official pathway college for Simon Fraser University, one of Canada's top-ranked universities (Top 1 in Canada, Top 10% globally). The college is physically located on SFU's Burnaby Mountain campus and delivers pathway programs (Foundation/UTPI, Undergraduate Transfer/UTP II, Associate Degree) that are co-designed with SFU. Students who meet academic thresholds are guaranteed progression to SFU degree programs. FIC provides integrated academic and English language preparation while giving students access to SFU facilities, resources, clubs, and student life.
• NavitascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavitas is the parent company and operator of Fraser International College. It is described as 'a world-leading international education group offering premium study experiences.' Navitas manages the FIC brand and operations, provides the financial infrastructure (Navitas Canada Financial Aid Bursary), and connects FIC to a global network of education institutions and recruitment channels.
• FlywiresupportingTechnology or IntegrationFIC is partnered with Flywire for international tuition payment processing, enabling smooth cross-border transactions for students paying tuition and fees from their home countries. Flywire handles currency conversion and payment reconciliation on behalf of the college.
• GuardMesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuardMe is among the world's largest health and travel insurance providers in international education. GuardMe provides FIC students with primary medical coverage (GuardMe More) during their first semester while waiting for BC MSP, and secondary coverage (GuardMe Plus) for subsequent semesters. GuardMe also provides the GuardMe Student Support Program (GMSSP) offering 24/7 mental health counselling and the GMSSP mobile doctor service to FIC students.
• SFU myInvolvement PlatformsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFIC students have access to the SFU myInvolvement platform — a one-stop system for applying to leadership programs, paid opportunities, and volunteer positions on campus; registering for campus events; viewing Co-Curricular Records; and signing up for the Student Ambassador Program. This platform integrates FIC student life with SFU campus engagement.
• Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Simon Fraser Student Society co-sponsors the Navitas Canada Financial Aid Bursary and provides FIC students with access to its clubs (100+ clubs), student groups, SFSS Spaces at the Student Union Building, and recreation facilities. FIC students can participate in SFSS Clubs Days and access the full range of SFU student society services.
• Canadian Red Cross SocietyminorOthersThe Canadian Red Cross, part of the largest humanitarian network globally, is listed as a volunteer opportunity for FIC students in the wider community. FIC's volunteer opportunities page directs students to Canadian Red Cross volunteer opportunities as part of community engagement.
• ISS of BC (Immigrant Services Society of BC)minorOthersISS of BC provides a supportive environment for newcomers to Canada through programs and services that help with getting settled, learning English, and finding work. Listed as a community resource for FIC international students on the Getting Started and Wellness Office FAQ pages.
• MOSAIC BCminorOthersMOSAIC is one of Canada's largest settlement non-profit organizations, offering newcomer services in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Listed as a community resource on FIC's Getting Started and Wellness Office FAQ pages for international students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaplan International Pathways: Kaplan International Pathways operates pre-university foundation and pathway programs with university partners in the US, UK, and Australia. The operating model (private provider, integrated curriculum, guaranteed progression to partner university) is structurally identical to FIC.
• International College of Manitoba (ICM): ICM is a Navitas-operated pathway college to the University of Manitoba, sharing the same operating playbook, programs, and parent company as FIC. It is a sister-school and the most directly comparable Canadian pathway peer, competing for overlapping international student segments.
• INTO University Partnerships: INTO operates university-affiliated pathway colleges globally with the same model as FIC: international students complete foundation/UTP programs then progress to a partner university. It is one of the largest direct competitors to Navitas-affiliated pathway colleges in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia.
• Study Group: Study Group runs pathway and foundation programs (e.g., Bellerbys, Taylors, Durham University International Study Centre) partnering with universities worldwide. Closely comparable business model to FIC: private pathway operator delivering integrated academic and English preparation tied to a partner university.
• Shorelight Education: Shorelight partners with US universities to provide international student pathway and first-year programs (e.g., American Collegiate, Global Bachelor). Comparable as a private operator delivering branded pathway programs embedded within a partner university for international undergraduate recruitment.
• ONCAMPUS (Cambridge Education Group): ONCAMPUS runs university pathway and foundation programs on or near partner university campuses in the UK, Europe, and North America, offering guaranteed progression to undergraduate degrees. Closely comparable in delivery model, target market (international students), and pathway-to-degree structure.
• Wilfrid Laurier International College: WLIC is a private pathway college operated by Navitas that delivers UTP-style programs feeding Wilfrid Laurier University. It is a direct sibling peer to FIC, serving a parallel function for a different Canadian partner university and competing for the same international student demographic.
• Deakin College: Deakin College is a Navitas-operated pathway college in Australia providing foundation and diploma pathways to Deakin University. As another Navitas sibling institution, it shares FIC's program design, branding model, and operational infrastructure, making it a strong functional peer even though geographically distinct.

Regional players

• Conestoga College International Programs: Conestoga College operates one of Canada's largest international student intakes with pathway and program articulation agreements with Canadian universities. It overlaps with FIC in the Canadian international student pathway market but is a domestic public college rather than a private university-affiliated pathway operator.

Broad incumbents

• Global University Systems (GUS): GUS is a large global education group operating multiple institutions and pathway brands (e.g., University of Hertfordshire, Toronto School of Management, GBS). It overlaps with FIC's international education footprint and competes for international student flow, though it operates a broader portfolio beyond the Navitas-style single-partner pathway model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FraserIntCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/fraseric
• Instagraminstagram.com/myfic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fraser-international-college

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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