GECC was the owner of Sprott Shaw College (established in 1903) until its divestiture in August 2025. GECC’s current academic division includes SSLC Language College, SSLC Business College (formerly Vancouver International College) and CIBT School of Business & Technology. These institutions offer a diverse range of business programs and ESL programs (English as a Second Language) designed to meet the evolving needs of international learners.
GECC is committed to solving Metro Vancouver’s critical student housing challenges under the GEC® Living brand. GEC® specializes in developing and managing off-campus student rental apartments and pioneering the concept of education super-centres. The GEC® portfolio (comprising both operational properties and developments in the pipeline) is valued at over $1.3 billion. GEC® provides housing solutions to 95 schools in Metro Vancouver with domestic and international students from across Canada and 79 countries worldwide.
SSLC is a private English language school in Canada providing academic and innovative programming to international students. SSLC offers a variety of programs including English as a Second Language, TOEFL, IELTS, FCE Cambridge, Business English, Power Speaking and Modern Media, Academic English Preparation and University Pathway Programs with more than 25 college & university partners, Summer & Winter Camps and customized programming.
GEC provides housing to students in Vancouver ( at this moment our housing projects only extends students in the Metro Vancouver area)
All GEC residences are fully furnished. Our rates include all the water and electricity costs, Wi-Fi, and weekly housekeeping service. Students only need to supply their food and toiletries.
Queen TESOL Centre, located in Istanbul, was founded by English instructors and is dedicated to training ESL teachers using the most innovative and effective tools and methodologies. Programs offered include: TESOL, TESOL for Children, TESOL for Test Preparation and Practical Teaching Skills. Queen TESOL Centre promises graduates that they will become better English teachers, more qualified instructors and gain a solid understanding of teaching methodologies in the 21st century.