Welcome to our Optician training and contact lens fitting website. We are Canada's first post-secondary facility providing instruction in these areas exclusively. The BC College of Optics, a private College, is unique. Founded in 1984, BC College of Optics gives British Columbians an opportunity to receive hands-on, in-house learning as an alternative to an existing distance-learning apprenticeship course or a two (2)-year Public College Diploma program.
Located in the heart of New Westminster in beautiful British Columbia, Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM) is Western Canada's only CNME-accredited naturopathic medical school.Recognized for our small class sizes and collaborative model of learning, BINM offers students rigorous four- and six- year programs which culminate in a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) designation.Our outstanding student to instructor ratio speaks to our close-knit community and makes BINM an ideal setting for knowledge sharing and network building.Our graduates are leaders in the field of naturopathic medicine, continuously exhibiting a strong commitment to self-reflection, a passionate belief in the value of complementary medicine and a commitment to leading our world toward sustainable health.BINM is also home to the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine Teaching Clinic. Providing first-rate natural health care for the whole family, the Teaching Clinic equips our student clinicians with essential hands-on experience in the art and science of practicing naturopathic medicine.
Bricks 4 Kidz® is devoted to providing an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, and we play with LEGO® Bricks. Classes are designed to teach the fundamentals of S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education, built around our proprietary model plans, created by engineers and architects. At Bricks 4 Kidz, we believe that kids learn best through activities that engage their curiosity and creativity.
Our programs provide a safe, relaxed learning environment where initiative is invited and self-expression is celebrated. Specially designed project kits and theme-based models provide kids with the opportunity to solve problems and develop an appreciation for how things work, while having fun and socializing in a non-competitive atmosphere.
We are a teaching-focused university offering a wide range of programs and services that enable students to succeed in their current studies, in their ongoing education, in their chosen careers, in their lifelong pursuit of knowledge, and in their contribution as responsible citizens in a rapidly changing and diverse global community. Capilano University has earned an international reputation for quality teaching, programs and services. We strive to instill the knowledge, skills, motivation and attitudes that will enable our students to become independent thinkers and learners, and to contribute effectively in a rapidly changing world.