Get the skills you need to live, study, and work in Canada. We can help you achieve your goals. We have programs and courses to help you open the door to new career opportunities.
We share your passion for learning, success, and community, and we promise to value you and your time.
At the School of Global Access, we value community and diversity. We offer programs and learning pathways to help you reach your career goals. Your success is our goal, so we have a number of resources dedicated to helping you succeed both in education and your career.
If you're ready to start the journey towards your future, our Welcome Centre staff is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the process.
English Language Learning
Intercultural Competencies for Leaders
ACE TESOL Certificate
We offer a variety of career services to help newcomers get connected to the workforce and restart their career in Canada. We also offer testing for academic institutions, as well as business and industry certification and assessment.
Learn more about our Career Services for Albertans >"As a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, I am thankful for my instructors, the flexibility, and the superb organization of classes. The program is worth every dollar, and covers the areas of immigration law that are essential to the profession."
- Jelena Tomasovic, Immigration Practitioner Program Graduate
Learn more about our Immigration Practitioner Certificate >Our English Language Learning programs help learners develop the skills they need to live, study, and work in Canada.
Watch the video >Helping newcomers restart their careers in Canada
Participate in a variety of workshops and events
Learners volunteer across campus
Workshops delivered at the Intercultural Centre
Get involved in campus life
The students organized activities related to the harvest festival.
We spoke to Christina Stafford, valedictorian for the School of Community Studies and School of Health and Wellness, and instructor Nicole Mizzi, about the journey from their first meeting to their classroom reunion 20 years later.
Sarah is looking forward to her chance to pay forward to the College community the same generosity she received.
Amanda's time in the practical nursing program has helped her find new fulfillment in her life.
Christy Hemmingway and Raj Brar will share their winning presentation at the International ACBSP Conference in 2024.
From October 16 to October 20, 2023, we will recognize Academic Integrity Week.
Hana Taleb Imai is the Dean of Global Access and Foundational Learning.
Hana Taleb Imai is the Dean of the School of Global Access and Foundational Learning. She has worked in the field of education for over 25 years, and at Bow Valley College since 2002 in teaching, curriculum design, applied research, project management and leadership roles. Hana has had extensive experience teaching and leading initiatives in both Canadian and overseas contexts.
Creating access through seamless pathways for learners is what drives her work. She is energized to work in schools where learners, staff, and instructors grow and thrive with a commitment to learner success through relevant and engaging teaching and learning experiences.
Hana has a Bachelor of Arts in International Development and Adult Education from the University of Guelph, and a Master of Education in Workplace and Adult Learning from the University of Calgary. She also holds post graduate certificates in Intercultural Studies from the University of British Columbia, and Teachers of English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESFL) from Algonquin College.