Centennial College, based in Toronto, Ontario, is Canada’s very first community college. Founded in 1966, Centennial offers degree programs in business, communication, engineering technology, and more.
Centennial College had just under 1,400 new study permits issued in 2020. In 2021, Centennial made a comeback with more than 7,200 new study permits issued to students.
About
Centennial College is Ontario’s first community college, which over the last 50 years has transformed itself into a worldly institution, with a presence in countries like China, India, South Korea, and Brazil. The college is best known for its record of exemplary teaching, innovative programming and extensive partnership building. It’s mission is to educate students for career success. They make every decision to support the career and personal development of their learners. The curriculum, teaching and services also demonstrate that they value the diverse profiles of their learners.
The College believes that a Centennial education is an education without borders, because the world has changed and so have they. They have re-created the College, giving themselves a unique position in the marketplace and the world. They are now prepared for the next set of challenges – to be more innovative and entrepreneurial, to further exploit the benefits of technology, to creatively engage our employees, to build more bridges with communities and employers and to see our graduates do meaningful work and have meaningful lives.
Why Centennial College - Ashtonbee
- Campus Life and Surroundings: Ashtonbee is home to the School of Transportation and is one of the largest automotive and aircraft technology training centres in Canada. It’s also home to selected Community and Health studies programs.
- Co-op Education Options: Centennial College prepares students for career success by providing an enriched learning environment, and full-time, market-driven programs. The co-op programs help students take this learning, and apply it to the real world.
- International Focus: Centennial is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse post-secondary institutions in Canada. With more than 12,000 international and exchange students at Centennial, almost 100 ethno-cultural groups are represented and 80 languages are spoken on campus.
- Student Services: The College offers the following services to students: Testing Services, First-Year Experience, Leadership Programs, Peer Tutoring and Smart Services.