Vanier College is an English public Cegep that has welcomed students since 1970 to its congenial tree-shaded campus that blends tradition and modern facilities. Vanier College offers more than 22 pre-university and career programs leading to university studies or directly into the workforce. With a student population of more than 6,500 day students and another 4,000 students who take courses through Continuing Education, Vanier is one of the largest English language Cegeps in Québec. Vanier has enjoyed an enviable reputation for excellence in education for over 40 years. The College is well-known for its welcoming and caring learning environment where students who come from all over Montreal are treated as individuals, and where the highly qualified faculty and staff help each student identify and attain his or her academic, career and personal goals.