Our Partnerships & Affiliations

Global Education Communities Corp. (GEC) is one of Canada’s largest education and student housing investment companies, focused on the global education market since 1994. Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and U.S. OTCQX International, GEC owns business and language colleges, student housing properties, and recruitment centers at 45 locations worldwide, with annual enrolment exceeding 15,000 students.

GEC’s educational institutions include Sprott Shaw College, Sprott Shaw Language College, Sprott Shaw College International, Urban International School, Vancouver International College, and CIBT School of Business, offering over 150 career, language, and vocational programs.

GEC’s real estate investments, managed by Global Education City Holdings Inc., focus on student housing and educational properties, totaling over $600 million in assets. GEC also owns Global Education Alliance (GEA), which recruits international students for schools, colleges, and universities across North America, and Irix Design, a design company.

Founded over 100 years ago by Robert James Sprott and William Henry Shaw, Sprott Shaw College↗ was built with a vision to provide relevant, accredited education that aligns with the needs of today’s economy. Their commitment to offering career-focused programs that equip students with the skills for high-growth industries continues to shape the college’s mission.

Sprott Shaw stands out for its modern, respected education, offering both accredited programs and a unique pathway to career success, setting it apart from other private institutions. SSLC proudly provides ESL students with access to Sprott Shaw’s programs, including pathways to a range of career-focused courses at its sister schools.

Vancouver International College (VIC) ↗ offers accredited programs in Digital Marketing, Global Business, Customer Service, TESOL, and more. Certified by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) and a Designated Learning Institution (DLI # O19283898312), VIC provides high-quality education in Vancouver.

VIC’s programs focus on enhancing professional writing, presentation, and public speaking skills, while building essential employability traits like communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork. Prepare for success with VIC’s practical, career-focused training.

Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GEC) ↗ is an investment and management company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in education-related real estate. With over 642,000 international students in Canada in 2019, including 143,000 in British Columbia, the demand for student housing, especially in Metro Vancouver, is growing rapidly. GEC addresses this need by providing student residences, including serviced apartments and hotels, located near Skytrain stations for easy access to schools.

Since expanding into real estate in 2015, GEC’s portfolio has exceeded $1.5 billion, with properties serving 90 schools and students from 71 countries. GEC offers a range of services for students, such as accommodation, meals, shuttle buses, private tutoring, and extracurricular activities, creating a safe and convenient living environment.