COQUITLAM COLLEGE

Coquitlam College is a private post-secondary degree-granting institution situated in Coquitlam, British Columbia. Established in 1982 and authorized by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education under the Degree Authorization Act, Coquitlam College offers a range of programs to students. These programs include a University Transfer Program, an Associate of Arts Degree Program, a Senior High School Program, and an English Studies Program.

The college was founded in 1982 with a focus on international education, initially offering senior high school education along with first- and second-year university studies. Subsequently, formal English Studies courses were introduced in 1986. In 1991, Coquitlam College became one of the first private colleges to be included in the BC Transfer Guide, an initiative overseen by the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT) aimed at facilitating the transfer of course credits among post-secondary institutions.

In 2013, Coquitlam College received authorization to offer the Associate of Arts Degree program. In 2018, the college expanded its presence by establishing a secondary campus in Surrey, British Columbia, in addition to its main Coquitlam campus. The institution derives its name from the suburb in which it is located, Coquitlam.