** The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is available to public and private institutions in B.C. that meet or exceed quality assurance standards set by the province of BC Institutions carrying the EQA designation meet criteria beyond what’s required by legislation, regulatory bodies and accreditation processes.
*** Designated Institutions, under the Private Training Institution Branch of the Ministry of Education, meet additional requirements associated with a higher level of quality and education. Only Designated Institutions can enroll students who wish to access financial assistance through StudentAid BC.