Agents - Columbia College

Columbia College is a non-profit institution and registered charity based in Vancouver, BC. With a long history dating back to 1936, the College welcomes approximately 2,000 international students from over 50 countries each year.

At Columbia College, we collaborate with a trusted network of professional agents around the world to guide prospective students on their educational journey. Our agents receive comprehensive support—including access to promotional materials, training sessions, campus tours, and more—to enhance their recruitment efforts. We also share regular updates to ensure they have the most current information, enabling them to provide accurate and informed guidance to future Columbia College students.

To strengthen our partnership with agents, we believe in maintaining clear, mutual expectations—allowing both Columbia College and our agents to build strong, transparent, and successful relationships.

Key Expectations from agents
Columbia College’s responsibilities

Key Expectations from agents

· Promote Columbia College’s programs and services with professionalism, accuracy, and integrity, ensuring alignment with the college’s values and pillars and the Canadian education sector’s standards.

· Identify and engage prospective students interested in high school and post-secondary studies in Canada, directing qualified candidates to Columbia College.

· Provide students with timely and relevant information about Columbia College and its academic offerings.

· Guide students through the application process, assisting with form completion and document submission.

· Act as a reliable point of contact for students throughout their studies in Canada.

· Facilitate seamless communication by serving as the primary contact for Columbia College’s staff on relevant matters.

· Process commission invoices for Columbia College in a timely manner for eligible students.

· Comply with Columbia College’s policies and procedures regarding applications and admissions.

· Conduct all business dealings with legality, efficiency, and trustworthiness.

Columbia College’s responsibilities

· Support agents with updated information on college’s programs, policies and procedures

· Provide timely response to agents’ inquiries through dedicated contact person, either in Canada or at the location where the agents operate

· Provide agents with marketing and promotional materials as needed

· Inform agents of relevant institutional and governmental policy updates

· Ensure timely payment of agent commission.

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Meet Our Recruiters

Our recruitment team is here to support you every step of the way!

Whether you have questions about programs, admissions, or student life, our team is ready to help.

Anthony Culver

Student Recruitment Manager

Anthony brings 10 years of expertise in international education and academic advising, providing dedicated support to students and stakeholders from the Commonwealth of Independent States, South Asia, and the Middle East. He is deeply committed to guiding students in discovering their ideal educational pathways at Columbia College, ensuring they find the best fit for their academic and personal growth.

Laura Salcedo

Student Recruitment Manager

Laura is passionate about helping students from Latin America and Africa turn their dreams of studying in Canada into reality. With more than five years' background in international recruitment, she is committed to helping students feel confident and supported from their first questions to their first day on campus.

Samuel Reed

Faculty Liaison

Samuel Reed (Ph.D. UBC) has been teaching political science to undergraduate students at Columbia College and the University of British Columbia for nearly twenty years. His research centers on the nature of citizen, policymaker, and scientific expert deliberation on U.S. nuclear weapons policies.

Meena Goundrey

Student Recruitment Officer

Meena has experience in domestic recruitment and admissions and is passionate about connecting with local students. She enjoys supporting students as they navigate the beginning of their post-secondary education journey, helping them feel informed, confident, and prepared for this important next step.

become an Agent with CC

If you are interested in becoming an authorized representative of Columbia College, we welcome you to complete our Agent Interest Form below.

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