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Updated on Mar 27, 2025 16:04 IST

The Student Partner Program (SPP) was a program started by the government of Canada to streamline the student visa process. Later, this process was replaced by the Student Direct Stream in the year 2018. Some well-known former SPP colleges in British Columbia include Douglas College, Langara College, Vancouver Community College, and Camosun College.

SPP Colleges in British Columbia

Update: The Government of Canada announced the end of the Student Direct Stream (SDS program) on 09 November 2024. This fast-track visa program was introduced in 2018 to make Canada student visa process smoother and quicker. The sudden policy change will impact future students planning to study in Canada.

Note: The Student Partners Program (SPP) has been recently replaced by the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program in India.

British Columbia is the favorite destination for Indian students as many students prefer going to the most popular city there – Vancouver. There are three universities and ten colleges in British Columbia which are under SPP, the full-form of SPP is the Student Partners Program.

Overall, BC is a very diverse province with at least 30% of the population being immigrants. Employment opportunities in BC are expected to grow by 1.8% each year, which would create around 450,000 new jobs. In October 2022, the unemployment rate in British Columbia stood at 4.2% and the labour force participation rate stood at 64.9%. This means improved chances of getting job placements after finishing college. Major economic sectors in British Columbia include agriculture, clean technology, construction, film and television, fisheries & aquaculture, forestry, manufacturing, etc. Since most of the courses offered at SPP colleges are skill-oriented, it makes a lot easier to apply for PR ultimately as Canadian authorities prefer taking in ‘highly-skilled’ professionals as citizens.

College/University Name

Location

Camosun College

Victoria, British Columbia

College of New Caledonia

Prince George, British Columbia

College of the Rockies

Cranbrook, British Columbia

Columbia College

Vancouver, British Columbia

Douglas College

Vancouver, British Columbia

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Surrey, British Columbia

Langara College

Vancouver, British Columbia

North Island College

Courtenay, British Columbia

Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek, British Columbia

Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia

Selkirk College

Castlegar, British Columbia

University of The Fraser Valley

Abbotsford, British Columbia

Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Also Read:

What is SPP Program? 

SPP Colleges Application Process

SPP Visa Requirements and Checklist

Student Direct Stream (SDS): New Student Visa Program of Canada

Q:   What type of programs are offered by ICM Canada?
A:

ICM Canada offers UTP Stage I and Stage II programs. The UTP Stage II program is equivalent to the first-year university program at the University of Manitoba. When students complete the ICM Stage II program, they will be eligible to get transferred to the second year of the degree at the University of Manitoba. UTP Stage I a foundation or pre-university studies programme that acts as a bridge between secondary school and university studies.

Study areas of the UTP Stage II programs are:

  • Agriculture and Food Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Environment, Earth, and Resources
  • Science
  • Recreation Management and Community Development
Q:   What is the CGPA requirement for Prince Edward Island?
A:

International students must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements to study at Prince Edward Island. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 1.7 in the major subject requirements for Prince Edward Island University admission.

Read about the Canada Grading System

Q:   What is the acceptance rate for VCC in Canada?
A:

Vancouver Community College is a premier and one of the oldest community colleges in Canada. VCC does not officially publish data on the acceptance rate. However as per some unofficial sources, Vancouver Community College acceptance rate ranges between 50% - 75%. VCC is one of the most sought-after and popular college among international students. Please note, that the data on acceptance rate given above is taken from an unofficial source, therefore, it is subject to vary. 

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Maneeet Sethi

4 years ago

What if my university does not show in the SDS List of British Columbia. Do I still have to deposit the full yr tuiti4 fees to apply for my visa in SDS category

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Taran Dhindsa

4 years ago

Hi i have completed my 12 with 80%and got 6 overall 5.5 in writing ,6 in speaking ,6 in reading and 7 in listening and wanted to know colleges in abbotsford bc with these bands in commerce field

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Piyush Kohli

4 years ago

Hi Taran, please refer to the entry requirements of the colleges offering BBA in Canada: https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/canada/bba-colleges-dc

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Prateek Joshi

5 years ago

Hi I have completed my bachelor's with 57% and have 1 year experience looking for MBA in British Columbia in 2021-22, Also please help me out if post graduation diploma is better if yes then which college, or should i stick with MBA if i m eligible.

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Chintan Shah

5 years ago

Hi I have completed my B. Tech in 2010 and throughout work experience. I have got Overall 6 Band Writing 5.5, Reading 6.5, Listening 6 & Speaking 6.5. I would like to go for MBA in the Business Field. What are the chances of getting visa & admission?

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Iram vahora

5 years ago

I have completed my bachelor in business administration and I got overall 6 bands in IELTS and 5.5 bands in two modules...can you please suggest me course and college in British Columbia which gives admission on this band score and visa chances. I have zero backlog and also no gap.

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Piyush Kohli

5 years ago

Dear Iram, usually universities ask for overall 6.5 band scores with not less than 6 in any module. However, you can go through the below link and check out the eligibility requirements of the individual universities and apply accordingly. https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/canada/mba-colleges-dc