About Us

Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 3,500 students every year.

About Alexander College

Alexander College offers a variety of undergraduate programs, including University Transfer, an Associate of Arts degree, and an Associate of Science degree. An integrated English for Academic Purposes program is also available to assist non-native English speakers with their transition to university level studies in the English language.

Alexander College is recognized and accredited by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Degree Quality Assurance Board (DQAB), BC Education Quality Assurance (EQA) program, and is a proud participant in the BC Transfer System, organized by the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT). The academic year has four terms: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Apr), Spring (May-July) and Summer intensive (July-Aug).

Mission

Alexander College strives for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing internationally recognized university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

Core Themes

• Provide a supportive learning environment for students with many cultural backgrounds and language abilities.
• Offer internationally recognized university transfer courses and degree programs.
• Support individual growth and development through academic achievement and community engagement, preparing students for future studies and careers.

Our History

Established in 2006 under the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education, Alexander College consists of two urban campuses. These campuses are located in Burnaby and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Alexander College first offered University Transfer and English for Academic Purposes programs. From the beginning, we have designed our programs to help first- and second-year undergraduates achieve success in their transition to the post-secondary environment. This success is facilitated by strong student support and readily available services.

Since the early days in our history, Alexander College has undergone planned growth in all aspects of its operations, including student enrollment, faculty, staff, administration, and physical space. Under the guidance of Dr. Barbara Moon (former Dean and now Provost, AC received permission to offer an Associate of Science Degree in June 2011.

In recent years, the turmoil caused by COVID-19 was clearly a major event. Like other institutions, Alexander College demonstrated resilience and innovation during the pandemic. The legacy of that experience involves enhanced capacity and expertise in synchronous and asynchronous online delivery, and additional methodologies that complement our emphasis on in-person instruction.

Today, as one of the largest associate-degree-granting private institutions in the province, we are braced to face a new set of challenges, from the emergence of artificial intelligence (including ChatGPT) to a heightened awareness of supporting students’ mental health. Overall, Alexander College is committed to enhancing post-secondary institution in BC and to strengthening our communities.

Our Campuses