List of Blacklisted Colleges in Canada

Many international students end up losing their money by unknowingly joining blacklisted colleges or universities in Canada. The degrees or certificates offered by such colleges and universities are actually of no use and are not recognized by the government. Studying abroad is a big commitment and a lot of hopes are shattered due to this fraud. To avoid such disheartening situations, it’s always preferable to do ample research or approach a study abroad expert for guidance and university selection. To ensure you are not misguided in your study abroad journey, here is a list of blacklisted colleges in Canada you should steer clear of!

What are Blacklisted Colleges?

When an institution, be it a college or a school, is blacklisted, it means that the institution is no longer recognized, accredited, and operated legally. A degree from a blacklisted college or university is not recognized and is useless. This means that a graduate from a blacklisted University or college won’t be considered for a job.

Generally, students having fewer scores tend to become an easy target for such colleges as students having a low GPA or scores have fewer options to choose from. Other reasons why a college could be blacklisted are:

• Suspicious recruitment processes of international students.
• The college is not providing the services that are mentioned in the permit.
• Poor infrastructural facilities at the campus.
• The indulgence of college staff in an illegal or inappropriate activity.
• Unprofessional or unqualified staff at the college can also be one of the reasons.

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Aftermath of Studying in a Blacklisted College

Studying in a blacklisted college unknowingly can be devastating as it affects the personal state and professional life of a student. Studying abroad is already a big financial commitment and getting into a blacklisted college makes it even harder for students to survive. 

When applying for jobs, it becomes extremely difficult for students to find a job as some companies reject and choose not to consider graduates from such colleges as the degree obtained from a blacklisted college is not recognized. Due to this, many students choose to pursue another degree from a recognized university for career advancement, hence making it difficult to manage their study expenses.

List of Blacklisted Colleges in Canada

Listed below are some of the list of blacklisted colleges in Canada:

1. CanPacific College of Business & English Inc.
2. International Language Academy of Canada Inc. Known as ILAC
3. Quest Language Studies Corp.
4. Everest Colleges of Canada Inc. (Everest)
5. Guyana Training School for International Skills Inc.
6. Huron Flight Center Inc. operating as Huron Flight College
7. All Metal Welding Technology Inc.
8. Archer College Language School Toronto
9. Education Canada College
10. Academy of Teaching and Training Inc.
11. CLLC Canadian Language Learning College Inc.
12. LSBF Canada Inc.
13. Seneca Groups Inc. o/a Crown Academic International School
14. Toronto College of Technology Inc.
15. Academy of Teaching and Training Inc.
16. Access Care Academy of Job Skills
17. Upper Madison College
18. Canada College inc.
19. CDE College
20. M College of Canada
21. Matrix College of Management, Technology, and Healthcare
22. Herzing College (Institute)
23. Montréal College of Information Technology
24. Institut supérieur d’informatique (ISI)
25. Universel College— Gatineau Campus
26. Montréal Campus of Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
27. Collège CDI
28. CLLC Canadian Language Learning College Inc.
29. Everest Colleges of Canada Inc.
30. Toronto College of Technology Inc.
31. Falaknaz Babar known as Grand International Professional School
32. TAIE College of Arts, Science and Commerce Inc.
33. International Language Academy of Canada Inc
34. Huron Flight College
35. Education Canada College

Mentioned above are some of the colleges in Canada blacklisted for violating rules or are subjected to criminal charges. 

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How to Avoid Getting into One?

Here we’ve mentioned some things to keep in mind while searching or applying for a college or university in Canada or any other country as an international student. The very step to proceed further is to do extensive research about the college. Make sure you go through different study abroad guides available for international students. Make the best use of the Internet and try to find as many sources as you can that support the authenticity of the college.

Keep in mind that there may be fake claims of a University or college being blacklisted as several scammers tend to put up good and reputed colleges on the list for their own selfish means. Try reaching out to the graduated students of the respective college to find more about the authenticity of the claims.

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