Abbotsford Campus
Your Gateway to Growth, Innovation, and Endless Opportunity
Where Local Roots Grow Global Futures
Focus College’s Abbotsford campus places you in the heart of a growing city that blends urban opportunity with small-city charm. Known as the agricultural capital of Canada, Abbotsford also boasts a diverse economy with thriving sectors in aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Its close proximity to Vancouver offers access to big-city resources while maintaining an affordable and welcoming community feel. Studying here means learning in a city that values hard work, innovation, and connection, backed by strong industry ties and local employers seeking skilled graduates. At our Abbotsford campus, you’ll benefit from career-focused programs, hands-on learning, and the chance to build a future in one of B.C.’s most promising regions.
📍 306 – 2777 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3S3 Phone: +1 (778) 624-2010 Email: info@focuscollege.com
About Abbotsford
Abbotsford, set in the heart of British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, is a city where community values and innovation come together to create exceptional opportunities. Home to over 7,700 businesses and generating $3.83 billion in annual agricultural activity, Abbotsford offers a thriving economy that reaches far beyond its farmlands. The city is a leader in agri-business, aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, and emerging technologies like agri-tech and clean tech, providing students with diverse career paths and industry connections. With over $780 million in new construction and strategic access to Vancouver, the U.S. border, and major transportation routes, Abbotsford is not only a welcoming place to live and study but also a powerful launchpad for your future (Sources: City of Abbotsford, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, BC Business).
Our Programs
Data Science Professional Program
40.8 Weeks
The Data Science Professional program will prepare students with job-ready skills and knowledge for an entry level data scientist role. Students will learn the foundational principles of data analyst, participate in hands-on skills-based practices, and acquire the knowledge and practical competence to help industries inform smart decisions.
English as a Second Language
12 Weeks
Our English as a second language program is delivered by experienced instructors, who provide our students with the one-to-one attention they need to succeed. Focus College welcomes many international students each year who get the opportunity to practice and improve their English because of our program.
Medical Terminology
4 Months
This program provides comprehensive instruction in medical terminology, focusing on the reading, spelling, pronunciation, and interpretation of commonly used medical terms, symbols, and abbreviations. It explores each body system in detail, covering anatomical, pathological, and clinical aspects, along with planes, directions, and body positions. Additional topics include pharmacological terminology and oncology. Engaging activities, diagrams, and soundbites are integrated to support student self-assessment and reinforce the connection between medical terms and the structure and function of the human body.
Virtual Assistant Program
26 Weeks
The Virtual Assistant Program is designed to give people the real-world skills they need to build a career from home. This program teaches the depth of entrepreneurship in the online world, and provides students the knowledge they need to create a flexible career. You can graduate faster with no limits on how fast you work through the course content. Fast-tracked training that lets you challenge exams if you believe you understand the topic.
French as a Second Language (Beginner)
3 Weeks
Our 5-Star French Beginner FSL Program will build your language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. This is the first of 4 French levels offered at Focus College. Each lesson of this program will apply vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, conversation patterns, and reading on subjects that we experience every day such as greetings, activities, sports, hobbies, etc.
Certificate in Business
1 Year
Advanced qualifications provide practical skills and theoretical business knowledge employers need. They allow advanced entry to universities nationally and internationally. The Business Certificate (BC) provides current insight into the main aspects of international business with a focus on business management and human resource management. It covers business culture and strategy, managing people in different sizes of organizations, marketing, economic issues, accounting, and business law.
Diploma in Business Co-op
2 Years
The Diploma in Business Co-op Path courses provide practical skills and theoretical business knowledge employers need. The Diploma in Business Co-op covers the main aspects of business including management, human resources, economics, and administration. It will equip students with an awareness of key issues and practices within a changing business environment.
Community Support Worker Program
7 Months
The Community Support Worker Program is a dynamic 7 - month training course designed to prepare individuals for impactful roles in community support and care. Located in British Columbia, the program encompasses 816 hours of comprehensive classroom instruction and hands-on practical experience, including supervised field placements.
French as a Second Language (Upper Intermediate)
3 Weeks
Our 5-Star French Lower Intermediate FSL Program will build upon the 5-Star Beginner FSL Program through growth of language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. This is the third of 4 French levels offered at Focus College. Each lesson of this program will apply vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, conversation patterns, and reading on subjects that we experience every day such as greetings, activities, sports, hobbies, etc.
Bylaw Enforcement Officer: Level 1
2 Weeks
The Bylaw Enforcement Officer Level 1 program will teach students about the court system in British Columbia and Canada. Students will learn about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, privacy legislation, human rights, the rules of evidence, civil/criminal liability, the Criminal Code of Canada, and federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, including various local government statutes.
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Diploma Co-op
2 Years
Set in a global context, the Hospitality and Tourism Diploma Co-op provides learners with theoretical knowledge to work in this dynamic and vibrant industry. The course includes air travel, tour guiding, marketing, economics, customer care, and communication.
Blockchain Technology Program
40.8 Weeks
The Blockchain Technology Analyst program will introduce students to the concepts, tools, and development of blockchain technology. The program not only provides learners with an understanding and practical knowledge of blockchain fundamentals but also an essential skill set for designing and developing smart contracts and methods for developing decentralized applications on the blockchain.
Office Manager Certificate
3 Months
Real-world training in as little as 3 months! Start building a career in business to become an entrepreneur. This Office Manager Program is designed to get you working fast. With industry leaders as your professors, you know what you're learning is what you need to succeed. If you already possess these valuable qualities, you’re well on your way to being ready to enter a variety of career fields. The Office Manager program will provide students with several workplace competencies.
Certificate in Software Development
1 Year
The Certificate in Software Development (CISD) provides practical skills and theoretical knowledge employers need. This is a very practical and intense program that require a good amount of work from the learners on their own as well as with the instructors.
Accounting Assistant Program
3 Months
If you’re someone who cares about details and likes working with numbers, this 3-month accounting assistant course might be a great fit for you. The ideal person for this career is a strong communicator who can be trusted to keep information confidential and perform all duties with a lot of accuracy. Focus College’s Accounting Assistant Program is designed to get you working in the accounting industry faster.
Instructor Lead Work Fluency English Program
12 Weeks
Our instructor lead English program will build your language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. There are 4 levels in the program – Beginner, Lower Intermediate, Upper intermediate and Advanced.
French as a Second Language (Conversation Enrichment)
3 Weeks
Our 5-Star French Advanced FSL Program will build your language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. This Conversational Enrichment program will help students improve their fluency and oral accuracy for the French language. French learners benefit from being able to confidently navigate and participate in their communities.
Diploma in Software Development
2 Years
The Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development provides learners with a progression route into employment. It also provides opportunities for further study, including university degree programs. This program provides current skills in specialist technical software development, and it develops up-to-date knowledge in programming and systems development.
French as a Second Language (Advanced)
3 Weeks
Our 5-Star French Advanced FSL Program will build your language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. This is the final (or fourth) French level offered at Focus College. Each lesson of this program will apply vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, conversation patterns, and reading on subjects that we experience every day such as greetings, activities, sports, hobbies, etc. French learners benefit from being able to confidently navigate and participate in their communities.
Big Data Analyst Program
40.8 Weeks
In this Big Data Analyst program, students will learn various big data tools, techniques, and analytical methods used for data- driven decision-making. The students will develop essential skills and extensive knowledge for organizing, managing, and analyzing data at large scale and gain an understanding of how raw data can be transformed into meaningful insights to inform intelligent business decisions.
French as a Second Language (Lower Intermediate)
3 Weeks
Our 5-Star French Lower Intermediate FSL Program will build upon the 5-Star Beginner FSL Program through growth of language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. This is the second of 4 French levels offered at Focus College. Each lesson of this program will apply vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, conversation patterns, and reading on subjects that we experience every day such as greetings, activities, sports, hobbies, etc.
Cloud System Administrator Program
48 Weeks
The Cloud System Administrator program is intended for individuals who are seeking the working knowledge of and certification in computer and systems-related administration. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to work on modern popular operating systems including Microsoft Windows Server and Linux.
French as a Second Language (Expert)
3 Weeks
Our 5-Star French Expert FSL Program will build your language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. The Expert Level of French is an assurance of a student’s ability to interact comfortably while expressing abstract thought and understanding. This program focuses on consolidating grammatical knowledge, written enhancement, and verbal expression.
Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate
52.8 Weeks
The Cybersecurity Analyst program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills, practical competencies, and knowledge required for securing digital devices, computer networks, software, and cloud-based systems. The program aims at developing cybersecurity skills to detect, protect against, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks.
Advanced Diploma in IT & Security Program
2 Years
The Advanced Diploma in IT & Security Program is designed, such that students will be prepared to meet the information technology industry demands.
Bylaw Enforcement Officer: Level 2
2 Weeks
The Bylaw Enforcement Officer Level 2 program builds upon the skills taught in the Bylaw Enforcement Officer Level 1 course. It will refresh the student’s memory in proper note taking, report writing, and investigational procedures skills. This course will explore the challenges of dealing with people with mental health issues and the best practices for dealing in high-risk situations.
Network Administrator
52.8 Weeks
The Network Administration program is designed to provide students with the foundational concepts and working knowledge of securely running and maintaining an IT infrastructure. More specifically, the program will equip students with an extensive set of essential skills and knowledge required for monitoring, maintaining, upgrading, and securing an IT infrastructure including computer hardware and software, networking devices, and cloud-based system.
Accreditations & Designations
DESIGNATED B.C. PRIVATE TRAINING INSTITUTIONS REGULATORY UNIT & Shield Design mark is a certification mark owned by the Government of British Columbia and used under licence.
