PROGR AM GUIDE

C TC H A S B E E N
AROUND SINCE 1980.
OU R ALU M N I HAVE
B E E N E N J OY I N G
E XCITI NG CARE E RS
THAT HAVE TAKE N
THEM ALL OVER THE
WORLD EVER SINCE .
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Why CTC?
As the first, and longest-running,
college specializing in travel
and tourism in British Columbia,
we’re the experts in the industry.
Earn the credentials that matter.

Our
 instructors are We’ve
 got 2 We’ve
got great
all industry experts campuses for you programs.
making sure you’re learning to choose from. page
Travel & Tourism 4
from the people who know Vancouver and Surrey
what’s what. Hospitality 6
(and online!)
Adventure Tourism 8
You’ll
 study 3 days We’re
 designated Flight Attendant 10
a week by PTIB, EQA, and Imagine Online Training 12
so you’ll still have time Education au/in Canada
for a job and all the other (i.e., all the important Education Pathways 13
things life throws at you. people).

Our
 students tell
us we’re a home
away from home.
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Travel & Tourism

COURSE S INCLUDE *

PROGR AM LE NGTH

WHAT COULD YOU BE ?

The travel and tourism industry Certificate Certificate Diploma with Co-Op · Tour Operator/Guide
is always looking for outgoing, friendly · Airline Industry 26 weeks 98 weeks · Travel Agent/Counselor
· Amadeus 480 hours 1912 hours · Airline Reservation Agent
people to run programs, work with guests, · International Fare Structure Includes 240 hours of co-op Includes 950 hours of co-op · Translator
and lead groups. · Professional Selling Skills work experience work experience

If you love people, like to learn about different cultures, · SABRE Red
· Total Client Management Diploma without Co-Op
and are customer-service oriented, this is the place for you!
47 weeks
This program gives you a diverse set of skills to work Diploma 1020 hours
in all the different travel and tourism sectors – · Technology & Business Includes 160 hours
think land, air, or sea! Communications of practicum experience

We have three options for you: a certificate, diploma, · World Destinations

or diploma with co-op. · Marine Transportation
· Professional Selling Skills
Practicum placements and paid co-op placements · Group Travel Design
are guaranteed! · Tour Guiding
· International Fare Structures
CRE DE NTIAL S * F or a complete list of courses, please
go to our website tourismcollege.com
Tourism Co-Op Certificate
Travel & Tourism Business Management Diploma

ALUMNI SUCCE SS

Alleli Vitug
Y E A R G R A D UAT E D
2015
E M PLOY E D WIT H
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts,
Guest Services Agent “ N OT ONLY ARE THEY THE BEST
IN TR AVEL , HOSPITALITY AND
TOURISM TR AINING , BUT ALSO
THE GATEWAYS TO THE INDUSTRY.
IF YOU INVEST IN CTC, THEY WILL
FULLY INVEST IN YOU TO GET YOU
WHERE YOU WANT TO BE .”
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Hospitality

COURSE S INCLUDE * PROGR AM LE NGTH ALUMNI SUCCE SS

More than just hotels – think resorts, Certificate Certificate Ben Meadows
restaurants, cruise ships and more! · Human Resource 26 weeks
Y E A R G R A D UAT E D
Management 624 hours
This area of study will give you the skills and knowledge 2015
· Accounting in the Includes 312 hours of co-op
in all of the keys areas of hospitality like human resources, Hospitality Industry work experience E M PLOY E D WIT H
accounting, marketing, food and beverage, and front office. · Hospitality Sales Celebrity Cruises,
Diploma without Co-Op
We have three options for you: a certificate, diploma, & Marketing 47 weeks Assistant Shore Excursions
or diploma with co-op. · Resort Management 1140 hours
· Food Operation Service Includes 160 hours “ CANADIAN TOURISM
Practicum placements and paid co-op placements
are guaranteed! Diploma
of practicum experience
COLLEGE GAVE ME THE
· Resort Management Diploma with Co-Op TOOLS TO NOT ONLY GET
· Technology & Business 104 weeks
CRE DE NTIAL S A JOB WITH CELEBRITY
Communications 2120 hours
· Food Operation Service Includes 1060 hours of co-op
CRUISES, BUT GROW AND
Hospitality Co-Op Certificate
Hospitality & Resort Business Management Diploma · Organizational Behaviour work experience EXCEL IN MY DEPARTMENT.
· Accounting in the I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TRAVEL
Hospitality Industry ALL AROUND THE WORLD
· Sales & Marketing WHAT COULD YOU BE ?
· Convention & Special
WHILE GAINING ESSENTIAL
Event Management · Concierge WORK EXPERIENCE .”
· Guest Services
* F or a complete list of courses, please
go to our website tourismcollege.com
· Resort/Cruise Ship Staff 
Check out the life of a hospitality grad through
Ben’s instagram: @bmeads04
· Special Events Coordinator
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Adventure Tourism
CRE DE NTIAL S COURSE S INCLUDE* PROGR AM LE NGTH WHAT COULD YOU BE ?

Take your love of the outdoors and turn Adventure Tourism Diploma · Ocean Kayaking 17 weeks · Adventure Tour Guide
it into your career! · Leading Wilderness Trips 535 hours · Heritage Interpreter
· Marine Radio License · Tour Company Owner
This program combines the ideal balance of intensive · Wilderness First Aid · Wilderness Leader
wilderness and technical training with an emphasis · Natural History
on sustainability and green practices to set you up to work · Avalanche Awareness
in the popular Adventure Tourism, Outdoor Education, · Heritage Interpretation
and Ecotourism sectors. · Starting a Tourism Business
* F or a complete list of courses, please
go to our website tourismcollege.com

ALUMNI SUCCE SS

Heather Salmon
Y E A R G R A D UAT E D
2015

E M PLOY E D WIT H
Binbrook Conservation
Area, Park Maintenance
& Head Lifeguardsions

“ W ITH THE HELP

OF MY CLASSMATES
AND TEACHERS I BUILT
CONFIDENCE IN MYSELF,
HISTORICAL AND
NATUR AL INTERPRETATION ,
AS WELL AS A STRONG
SKILL SET TO OFFER
FUTURE EMPLOYERS.”
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Flight Attendant

ALUMNI SUCCE SS
COURSE S INCLUDE*

You will train in customer service, · Introduction to the Stephanie Mejia

safety orientation, and aircraft systems. Airline Industry
Y E A R G R A D UAT E D
· Aircraft Safety and Critical
You’ll also leave with all the beneficial credentials – 2015
Incident Training
Advanced First Aid, Serving it Right, and Food Safety · Aircraft Systems E M PLOY E D WIT H
Certification – to show all the major airlines you’ve · Emergency Procedures Training Emirates Airlines,
got what it takes. · Cabin Firefighting Flight Attendant “ C TC HELPED ME DEVELOP
· Assisting Travellers IN BOTH A PERSONAL AND
CRE DE NTIAL S with Disabilities A PROFESSIONAL WAY.
Flight Attendant Diploma
* F or a complete list of courses, please
go to our website tourismcollege.com
I’M GR ATEFUL FOR THE
OPPORTUNITIES THE

PROGR AM LE NGTH
EXPERIENCE HAS CREATED.”
12 weeks
240 hours
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Education Pathways
At CTC we firmly Royal Roads University
believe education Located in Victoria, BC, on beautiful Vancouver Island, Royal Roads
should open doors, University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
so we’ve worked Learn more at royalroads.ca.

hard to develop CTC students who complete the Hospitality and Tourism Co-Op
transfer agreements diploma programs have the option to transfer into the third year
of RRU’s Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management
with other
or Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management degrees.
institutions to make
sure you always
have the option Pacific International
to keep learning. Hotel Management School
Across the ocean the Pacific International Hotel Management School
Learn Online is the leader in tourism and hospitality education in New Zealand.
Check out their website pihms.ac.nz.

CTC students have the opportunity to travel to New Zealand to

We know it’s not always possible to go to campus
complete a degree program and gain international work experience*.
to learn, so we have two certificate programs
you can do completely online!
Sterling Aviation Services Inc.

Travel Agent COURSE S INCLUDE* The premiere option for executive flight attendants for private
and corporate jets, Sterling Aviation Services Inc. (SASI),
Learn everything you need to know to become a Travel Agent! · Travel Sales & Trends also offers online training for flight attendants looking to take
· Fares & Ticketing their careers beyond the traditional commercials flights.
CRE DE NTIAL S PROGR AM LE NGTH · Hotels & Lodging Learn more at sterlingflight.com.
· The Cruise Market
Travel Agent Certificate 16 courses · Developing Specialty Successful CTC flight attendant graduates have the option
480 hours Vacation Packages to further their credentials by taking SASI’s online executive flight
attendant training, opening up even more career options in this
dynamic field*.

Event & Meeting Planning COURSE S INCLUDE*

This program teaches the fundamental and essential · Site Selection, Okanagan College
skills required to work in event planning. Negotiation, and Law Situation in world-renowned wine country and tourist destination
· Event Registration of Kelowna, BC, Okanagan College welcomes students from across
CRE DE NTIAL S PROGR AM LE NGTH · Food & Beverage Management the globe in a variety of programs. Take a look at okanagan.bc.ca.
· Non-Profit Event Planning
E vent & Meeting 9 courses · Budgeting for Event Planners Please ask your Admissions Advisor for more details on pathways
Planning Certificate 270 hours with Okanagan College!
* F or a complete list of courses, please
go to our website tourismcollege.com * P ending approval.
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Admissions
Applicants must have one
of the following prerequisites:
· Grade 12 diploma from a Canadian high school
or an equivalent level institution worldwide
· Successful completion of the Government
Equivalency Diploma (GED)
· Apply as a mature student (over 19)
and successfully complete the Canadian
Tourism College Entrance Exam with
a minimum 65%
· Have completed a tourism or hospitality-related
program at the Canadian Tourism College,
or another institution (pending review)
If English is not your
first language, you must
also have one of the
following prerequisites:
· IELTS score of 5.5
· T OEFL score computer-based: 163,
internet-based: 57
· Level 5 ESL training from an ESL school
· C TC English assessment (written on site)
with a score of 65%
· C TC online English assessment with a score
of 70% and successful completion of the CTC
Entrance Exam
N
 OTE: A SKYPE OR TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
MAY BE REQUIRED
International How to Apply
Students from all over the world 1 Learn about CTC and our programs
choose to study at CTC!
(since you’re reading this, you’ve got that step covered!)
We understand that deciding to go to school
in another country can be a scary, so below
is some information to help you out!
2 Reach out to one of our Admissions Advisors
Contact us by phone or by filling out the Request More Information form on our website.
Immigration
International students are considered
temporary residents of Canada. Most CTC
3 Determine what program is right for you
students will need the following documents:
Align your program with your career goals with the help of the Admissions Advisor.
· Passport
· Study Permit
· Work Permit
· Temporary Resident Visa 4 Fill out an application
(this is only required for some countries
and is used for entry into Canada)
Don’t worry, your Admissions Advisor will walk you through it!
International student coming from a Canadian
high school? You will need a new study permit
to continue at CTC. 5 Complete any necessary evaluations
The CTC Entrance Exam or English Assessment may be required.
For information on Canadian Immigration,
visit cic.gc.ca.
Accommodations 6 Get all your documents ready
Again, your Admissions Advisor will tell you what you need but it will include things like
Need some help finding a place to stay?
We suggest: proof of high school graduation or other post-secondary studies, immigration information, etc.
· Contact Canada – contactcan.com
· Homestay Bay – homestaybay.com
7 Get your finances in order
Health Insurance There’s more information on page 16 to help you with this!
All international students are encouraged
to consider having health insurance for the
duration of their stay in Canada. This can 8  Sign your contract!
be purchased in your home country or Canada.
You’re in!
A CTC Admissions Advisor can help you
with this process.
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Financial Information

We work hard to 1 Check out our online budget calculator
keep the cost of our This will help you understand all the costs you will incur
programs reasonable, beyond just tuition so you can budget accordingly
and understand that and understand the full financial commitment you’re making.
tourismcollege.com/admissions/finances.
finding the funds
to go to school
is never easy. 2 Meet with an Admissions Advisor
We feel strongly They can offer tips on how other students have financed their
that your education education and let you know how much everything will cost.
is an important
investment, so here 3 Consider financial aid
are some tips to help
with the money side
 There are numerous resources available to help students
fund their education, some to consider include: YOU KNOW YOU’RE
of things! · BC Scholarships
· Canada & British Columbia Student Loans
ON THE RIGHT PATH
· High School Scholarships
· Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada WHEN YOU DON’T
· Lifelong Learning Program
· Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) LOOK BACK.
· Work Safe BC

  Make sure to fully understand the terms of a loan,

or any other form of financial assistance (when do you have
to start repaying, what is the interest rate, what happens
if you miss a payment, etc.) before signing anything!

4 Plan for the future
 Sometimes waiting a few months or even a year so you have
some money saved makes more sense than starting a program
right away. We know that can be hard – especially if you’ve
been searching for the perfect program and can’t wait to begin!

But financial stress will make it hard for you to concentrate

on your studies, so don’t rush into anything too quickly.
We’ll be here when you’re ready. For the most up-to-date
information on the cost of our programs, visit our website
at tourismcollege.com/admissions/finances.
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