Ashton College Goals

At Ashton College, our primary goal is to support adult learners and newcomers to Canada as they return to education and prepare for the Canadian job market. We focus on high-quality instruction, experienced and caring faculty, and flexible online learning, creating an environment where students feel understood, encouraged, and supported.

Career-Focused, Practical Education

Ashton designs its programs to be practical, relevant, and job-focused. We want education to lead to real opportunities, not just credentials.

Our goal is to help students:

• Build skills that employers in Canada value

• See how their training connects directly to real roles and responsibilities

• Apply what they learn quickly and confidently in the workplace

At Ashton, students are never just a number. As a small, student-centred school, we take the time to understand each learner, especially adult learners and newcomers building their confidence as they return to school.

This means:

• Smaller online class sizes

• More interaction and conversation with instructors

• Space for questions, discussion, and support

• A learning community where students feel seen and heard

Supportive Environment for Adult Learners and Newcomers

We want Ashton to feel like a caring, human place to learn.

Many of our students:

• Are continuing their education after time in the workforce

• Balance work, family, and other responsibilities

• Are adapting to new systems and new opportunities in Canada

Our goal is to create a learning environment where adult learners and newcomers:

• Feel respected, welcome, and comfortable asking questions

• Receive encouragement and guidance throughout their studies

• Build confidence in their abilities and progress

• See their life and work experience as meaningful strengths

Flexible, Accessible Online Learning

To make education more accessible, Ashton offers online career programs and continuing education courses that can be taken from anywhere in Canada and internationally.

Students can choose from:

• Synchronous learning – live online classes with real-time interaction

• Asynchronous learning – recorded online classes that can be accessed on a flexible schedule

These options help students fit education around work, family, and other commitments, reducing barriers to continuing their studies.

Strong Student Support and Service

Caring for students goes beyond what happens in class. Our goal is for students to feel supported at every stage.

Ashton aims to support learners:

• Before enrolment — with clear program information, expectations, and funding options (including programs that may be eligible for Canada Student Loans)

• During studies — with academic, practicum, technical, and administrative support

• After graduation — with knowledge and skills that support job searches and career growth

Industry Alignment and Continuous Improvement

Ashton works with professional associations and regulatory bodies to help ensure programs are aligned with current standards and expectations. We regularly review and update our programs based on:

• Industry feedback and labour market trends

• Changes in regulations and professional requirements

• Input from students and instructors

Our goal is to keep education current, credible, and useful in the real world.

Ashton College’s goals are to provide high-quality, career-focused education in a small, student-centred, and caring environment, especially for adult learners and newcomers, so students can build confidence, gain practical skills, and move toward meaningful careers in Canad