SELC College

What SELC College does

SELC College is a privately held career college headquartered at 1155 W. Pender St in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating under PTIRU certification (Institution Number 3618), BC EQA designation, and IRCC Designated Learning Institution status (DLI O19395639791). It delivers 25+ diploma programs organized into five verticals — Business, Hospitality, Digital Marketing, Healthcare, and Community Services — alongside an expanding line of short-form Certificate of Completion micro-credentials branded as SELC MicroCERT. A separate affiliated brand, SELC Language College, supplies English-language training that feeds into the diploma pipeline. Curriculum is layered with third-party industry certifications (ASIST, CITT, CPI, Canadian Red Cross, Meta Ads, WHMIS, Food Safety) and integrates co-op and practicum placements through a dedicated work-integrated learning department. Up to 18 credits are eligible for transfer to a network of 9 partner universities including University Canada West, BCIT, Capilano University, NYIT, FDU, and Beal University, creating articulation pathways to bachelor-level degrees.

Name

SELC College

Legal name

SELC College

Website

https://selcedu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SELC College is a private Vancouver-based career college delivering 25+ diploma programs and short-form micro-credentials across business, hospitality, digital marketing, healthcare, and community services to domestic and international students, with pathway articulation to 9 partner universities and co-op placement services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career College Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Career college education
• Diploma programs
• Vocational training
• Certificate programs
• International student services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged for diploma and certificate programs. Programs include flexible payment plans with installment options for 1-year and 2-year programs.
2. Micro-Credential Programs: Short-term certificate of completion programs (COC) offered at lower price points, providing accessible entry points and ongoing revenue from continuing education learners.
3. Administrative and Service Fees: Various administrative fees including late payment fees ($50 per 30 days), course retake fees ($750), program interruption fees ($350-$500), deferral fees ($100), and registration fees ($350).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SELC College is a private career college in Vancouver, British Columbia, that sells diploma and certificate programs to domestic and international students across business, hospitality, digital marketing, healthcare, and community services. Programs are delivered in-person, online, and in blended formats with co-op/practicum placements, and the college offers articulation pathways to nine partner universities for up to 18 credits of transfer.

Product overview

SELC College is a private career college in Vancouver, Canada offering a portfolio of diploma programs and micro-credentials. The institution operates a multi-category program structure organized into five main program areas (Business, Hospitality, Digital Marketing, Healthcare, and Community Programs), supplemented by Pathway Programs for university transfer and the SELC MicroCERT sub-brand for short-form certificates. The core diploma programs provide career-focused training with co-op/practicum components, while MicroCERT offerings provide accelerated, stackable credentials in areas such as caregiving, pharmacy assistance, community support, and business fundamentals. SELC Language College serves as a separate affiliated brand for English language training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% increase in employer recognition for Certificate of Completion graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University Canada WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement allowing eligible SELC College diploma graduates to transfer credits and continue their education at University Canada West.
• University of Niagara Falls CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway program enabling SELC College graduates to transfer credits toward degrees at University of Niagara Falls Canada.
• NYIT (New York Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway program for SELC College diploma graduates to continue studies at NYIT with eligible credit transfer.
• FDU (Fairleigh Dickinson University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway program allowing SELC College graduates to transfer credits to FDU for degree completion.
• Beal UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway partnership enabling credit transfer from SELC College diploma programs to Beal University.
• Capilano UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for credit transfer to Capilano University for eligible SELC College graduates.
• North Island CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway program allowing credit transfer from SELC College programs to North Island College.
• BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for credit transfer to BCIT for SELC College diploma graduates.
• LaSalle College VancouvermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway partnership for potential credit transfer between institutions.
• ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)minorOthersIndustry certification partner for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training integrated into relevant programs.
• CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation)minorOthersCertification partner for supply chain and transportation programs.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)minorOthersCertification partner for crisis prevention training integrated into healthcare and community programs.
• Canadian Red CrossminorOthersRed Cross certification partner for first aid and related safety training.
• MetaminorOthersMeta Ads certification partner for digital marketing programs.
• WHMISminorOthersWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System certification partner for safety training.
• Food Safety CertificationminorOthersFood safety certification partner for hospitality programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Toronto School of Management: Toronto School of Management is a Toronto-based private career college offering diploma and pathway programs with international student recruitment. Comparable in business model and program structure, but operates in a different Canadian metro market.

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Community College: Vancouver Community College is a large public post-secondary institution in Vancouver offering career, diploma, and degree programs. It competes with SELC on domestic student recruitment and is a frequent pathway partner for BC private colleges.
• LaSalle College Vancouver: LaSalle College Vancouver is a larger private post-secondary institution offering diploma and degree programs in design, business, and technology. It is both a SELC pathway partner and a broader competitor in the Vancouver private education market.
• University Canada West: University Canada West is a Vancouver-based private university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees; it is a primary pathway partner for SELC graduates but also a broader competitor in the same international student market.
• BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology): BCIT is a major BC public post-secondary institution offering technology, business, and health programs. It is both a pathway partner for SELC graduates and a broader competitor in career-focused credentialing in the same metro market.

Direct peers

• Brighton College: Brighton College is a Vancouver-based private career college offering diploma and certificate programs in business, healthcare, and technology. It directly competes with SELC for international students and shares the same BC PTIRU/DLI regulatory framework.
• ILAC International College: ILAC is a Toronto/Vancouver-based private college offering career diploma programs and pathway partnerships to Canadian universities. It is comparable in international student recruitment model, pathway strategy, and PTIRU-style compliance.
• Tamwood Careers: Tamwood Careers is a Vancouver-based private career college offering diploma and certificate programs in business, hospitality, and digital marketing with co-op components. It is the most direct comparable to SELC in geographic market, program mix, and international student recruitment approach.
• Cornerstone International Community College of Canada: Cornerstone is a Vancouver-based private career college offering diploma and certificate programs with pathway partnerships. It is comparable in scale, international student focus, and BC PTIRU certification status.
• VGC International College: VGC International College is a Vancouver-based private career college offering co-op diploma programs across business, hospitality, and IT with international student recruitment. Strongly comparable in delivery model, target audience, and career-focus orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SELCCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/selccollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/selccollege

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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