Start Your New Career at CCEC
Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
One-year diplomas and short certificates in health care, business, IT, law, public safety and skilled trades. Study in person at our Vaughan campus, or online for selected programs.
Programs for Every Goal
Health and Human Care
- Personal Support and Child Care
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Clinical Laboratory Assistant
- Patient Service Associate
- Health Care Services Administration and Management
- Long Term Care Services Administration and Management
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration and Management
One academic year. Each program is "Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005".
Business and IT
- Business and Project Management
- E-Business Administration
- Database Development and Administration
- Hotel Operations and Hospitality Management
One academic year. Each program is "Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005".
Law, Justice and Public Safety
- Citizenship and Immigration Case Processing and Enforcement Services
- Correctional Service Officer
- Legal Administrative Assistant
One academic year. Each program is "Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005".
Short Study and Micro-Credentials
Focused training in health care (such as OHIP billing and medical device reprocessing), skilled trades (such as home inspection and architectural drafting) and AI for legal support staff. Online or in class.
Each program: "This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005".
Bridge Training
Bridge training for internationally trained individuals in regulated occupations, to help them move into their profession according to Canadian standards.
How to Apply
Choose a program
Pick the diploma or certificate that fits your goal.
Apply online
Complete the online application and your free admission assessment.
Send your documents
Government-issued photo ID, proof of status in Canada (if you are in Canada), and your secondary school certificate or other diploma.
Accept and start
You have 30 days to review and accept your admission offer, then sign your enrolment contract.
No high school diploma? If you are 18 or older, you can apply as a mature student and write the Mature Student Assessment test.
Tuition Fee
OSAP and Canada Student Loans
CCEC is an OSAP approved private career college. Eligible students can apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), including Canada Student Loans.
Better Jobs Ontario
Formerly Second Career. Training support for eligible laid-off and unemployed workers.
Interest-Free Instalments
No advance tuition: easy, interest-free instalments for eligible students.
Other Options
Ontario Student Opportunity Grant, student line of credit and the Lifelong Learning Plan.
International Students
CCEC welcomes students from around the world. Canadian Career Education College is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI # O262228554872).
Please note: Due to current IRCC regulations, the college is only accepting international students via the Online-DE format for Vocational Diploma Programs.
Study Online From Anywhere
Take our vocational diplomas in the Online-DE format from your home country.
Short Study and Bridge Training
No PAL needed for Short Study and Bridge Training programs.
English Requirements
IELTS Academic with an overall band of 5.5, or an accepted alternative such as TOEFL, PTE Academic, MELAB or the CCEC ESL Advanced Program.
Official Information
Study permit rules are set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). See the official IRCC study permit page.
Professionals Trained Abroad
Bridge Training
Bridge training programs help internationally trained individuals in regulated occupations move into their profession according to Canadian standards.
Short Certificates
Build Canadian workplace skills with focused certificates in health care, skilled trades and AI for legal support staff.
Our Vaughan Campus
Visit Us
99 Sante Dr., Unit A, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 3C4
Phone: 1-905-499-3631
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST. Closed on all statutory holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CCEC a registered college?
Yes. Canadian Career Education College is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 (PCC # 150035).
Is CCEC OSAP approved?
Yes. CCEC is an OSAP approved private career college. Eligible students can apply for OSAP.
How long are the diploma programs?
Diploma programs take one academic year of full-time study.
Can I study online?
Yes, for selected programs. International students are currently accepted for Vocational Diploma Programs in the Online-DE format only.
Do I need a high school diploma?
You need a secondary school certificate or equivalent. If you are 18 or older without one, you can apply as a mature student.
