Welcome to Okanagan College
Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, a world of fresh air and small-town friendliness, the Revelstoke Centre offers a welcoming learning environment for adults of all ages. Whether you are considering new career opportunities, certificates or diplomas, further development of academic skills or general interest opportunities, you can take the first steps here.
Upcoming Programs
Tourism Management Diploma - September 2024
Applications OPEN NOW for our September 2024 intake.
This Diploma is part of our prestigious School of Business, and is designed to give students real-world knowledge, skills and to facilitate career growth in our active four-season communities. Graduates will be ideal candidates for supervisory or front-line management positions in tourism and hospitality.
Health Care Assistant - July 2024
Learn the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to work as direct client care providers in any level of continuing care, including home support, adult day care, assisted living, private care, complex care and acute care. The program consists of theoretical and laboratory components in the classroom, as well as a supervised practicum in long-term care and community settings.
Health Care Access Program
We encourage anyone currently working in a health care setting to consider learning more about the health care access program:
For more information contact the Revelstoke Centre email csrevelstoke@okanagan.bc.ca.
Basic Accounting Certificate - September 2024
This certificate provides a foundational introduction to accounting for persons interested in entry-level accounting employment or accounting for their own business. These courses also set up the participant for future computer-based accounting classes. Applications are open.
![600x400_sonsona_2.jpg Tourism Management Diploma Student Stephanie Sonsona](/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_landscape/public/2023-05/600x400_sonsona_2.jpg?h=252f27fa&itok=QNsnLRHm)
Continuing Studies Courses
Not what you are looking for?
Certain programs come to the Revelstoke Centre on a rotational basis. Here are some to watch:
Your Lounge Awaits
Whether you're here for a day, a weekend, or a whole program the Revelstoke Campus has a newly renovated Student Lounge to enjoy a refreshment, store your lunch, or use as a study room.
![revylounge5 Newly decorated campus lounge](/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_landscape/public/2022-05/revylounge5.jpg?h=790be497&itok=I80HEjVN)
Revelstoke Settlement Services
Revelstoke Settlement Services helps people integrate into Canada and access services and training. Funding is provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and the Government of British Columbia.
A range of services and information is available for program participants:
- Weekly English practice groups (September- June)
- English tutoring depending on availability
- Orientation sessions and workshops
- Information for you and your family about education, housing, employment and services available from municipal and federal governments
- Social activities
Permanent residents, individuals selected to become permanent residents, live-in caregivers, refugees and those on temporary work permits.
If you are not sure of your status in Canada, please visit the ESLSAP page and contact the team.
To read updates and learn about events check out and like our page on Facebook.
Contact the ESLSAP team or stop by Okanagan College Revelstoke Centre, located at 1401 First Street West, Revelstoke.
Programs and courses
Tourism Management Diploma
Students gain real-world knowledge, skills and opportunities to advance careers in the mountain tourism sector. Upon graduation, students will be ideally suited for supervisory or front-line management positions in tourism.
Education Assistant
This certificate prepares students to work as part of an educational team in the classroom to help children reach educational goals and encourage development. Check the program page for our next intake.
Health Care Assistant
Learn the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to work as direct client care providers in any level of continuing care, including home support, adult day care, assisted living, private care, complex care and acute care.
Adult Upgrading
Improve your career opportunities by completing pre-requisites for College programs, finish high school graduation requirements or improve your high school marks. We also offer a Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor Program.
First Aid and Safety
Okanagan College is an approved Canadian Red Cross and WorkSafeBC Training Centre. Note: course options may differ according to location.
Basic Accounting
Gain a foundational introduction to accounting for entry-level accounting employment or accounting for your own business. These courses also set you up for future computer-based accounting classes.
Trades
Foundations programs rotate through Revelstoke Centre. Find out more today.
Program Interest Form
Can't find a program or course you're looking for? Send an email to revelstokeadmissions@okanagan.bc.ca.
News
Events
Experience
Join an info session or become a student for a day.
Ask
Have your questions answered by an advisor or recruiter.
Apply
Take the next step and enrol in a program or course at OC.