Gastown Business College
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| Country & city | Vancouver, Canada |
|---|---|
| Courses | 5 |
| Accommodation | 2 |
| Address | 2F, 73 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1 Canada |
| Official website | gastownbusinesscollege.com(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
Gastown Business College opened in 2006 as a business internship school and focuses on the local Canadian market. It offers the best programs for students interested in internships or specialized-field internships. GBC's flagship program is the business internship INCIST. The INCIST curriculum centers on internships and is characterized by directly teaching the practical skills needed when looking for a future career.
School Features
- Features of the INCIST program
- Intensive curriculum focused on strengthening individual competitiveness
- Strict compliance with Canadian immigration and labor laws
- Enrollment in Canadian workers' compensation insurance (WBC) ensures participants' safety
- Since 2006, group training programs with renowned Korean universities every year (credit system)
- Partnered with Kyung Hee University. 18 credits recognized at Kyung Hee University
- Instructors are not ordinary ESL teachers but people with experience running businesses
- One intern is assigned per company (one per department at large companies)
- One supervisor is assigned per intern. Regular meetings (mentoring) between seniors and juniors and thorough learning management
- Semi-formal attire during the internship
- After the internship, recommendation letters from the supervising teacher and the company manager are provided
- All materials from the start of the program through the internship are provided on DVD (internship videos, tests, homework materials, work logs, etc.)
Highlights
- Located in central Vancouver for easy access
- Small classes (7-8 students)
- Internships tailored to students
- Systematic management throughout the internship period
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCIST | Target age: 19 years or older | 18 hours per week; 26 weeks | about US$5,680 | 26 weeks |
| iBF | Target age: 19 years or older | 18 hours per week; 32 weeks | about US$5,680 | 32 weeks |
| iBH | Target age: 19 years or older | 18 hours per week; 48 weeks | about US$8,320 | 48 weeks |
| iBM | Target age: 19 years or older | 18 hours per week; 36 weeks | about US$7,620 | 36 weeks |
| BFPC | Target age: 19 years or older | 18 hours per week; 62 weeks | about US$10,630 | 62 weeks |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Homestay (branch office) - single room, 3 meals per day (check-in from April 1, 2026) | about US$880 |
| Homestay (branch office) - single room, 3 meals per day (check-in by March 31, 2026) | about US$843 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay Application Fee (Branch) (non-refundable) | about US$110 | Once |
| Homestay reassignment fee (branch office) (non-refundable) | about US$110 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (branch) (Vancouver Zones 1-2) | about US$88 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (branch) (Vancouver Zone 3) | about US$110 | Once |
| Student Visa Application Fee (including biometric fee) | about US$172 | Once |
| Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | about US$5 | Once |
Amounts are reference prices converted to US dollars at the rates below. Actual payment amounts depend on the exchange rate and the timing of payment.
Applied rates (our standard quote rates): 1 CAD = about US$0.73 · 1,000 KRW = about US$0.67
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