A new West Shore Campus, currently under construction, will help break down geographic barriers to accessing high-quality education closer to home for students living in the Territories of the Songhees, Malahat, Pacheedaht, SC’IA⁄NEW, and T’Sou-ke First Nations.
The campus in downtown Langford is a first-of-its-kind partnership between Ƶapp, Royal Roads University (RRU), the University of Victoria (UVic) and the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). It will also include space for programming by School District 62 (Sooke).
Once complete, the West Shore Campus will better serve the educational needs of students from communities within the Territories of the Songhees, Malahat, Pacheedaht, SC’IA⁄NEW, and T’Sou-ke, including the municipalities of Sooke, Langford, Colwood, and View Royal, and the Districts of Metchosin and Highlands.
Adding to Ƶapp's West Shore learning opportunities
Ƶapp has been offering courses at many locations in the West Shore for a number of years including Belmont Secondary School where over 600 students have already taken college programs.
Ƶapp’s focus in the West Shore is currently on delivering University Transfer classes, Adult Upgrading courses and the Education Assistant and Community Support program. Programs expected to be delivered in Fall 2025 include:
- Information and Computer Systems Technologist
- Health Care Assistant
- Early Learning and Care
- Arts and Science courses
The five-storey mass timber building will include flexible learning spaces and classrooms, student supports, a multi-purpose classroom called the Innovation Studio, and space for Indigenous gatherings. The project is planned to meet the Zero Carbon Building design standard, the first public post-secondary institution in B.C. to target this, in addition to targeting LEED Gold certification.
Frequently asked questions
When will Ƶapp programs at West Shore begin?
Ƶapp programming to be available on the West Shore Campus in September 2025.
What new Programming will Ƶapp be offering?
- The goal is to make existing programs more accessible for students living in the western communities.
- Our focus is currently on delivering University Transfer classes, Adult Upgrading courses and the Education Assistant and Community Support program.
- Programs expected to be delivered in Fall 2025 include Information and Computer Systems Technologist,Health Care Assistant,Early Learning and Care, and Arts and Science courses.
How can students enrol in the programs or find out more?
All of the programs are already available either in the West Shore or at our two main campuses – Lansdowne and Interurban.
What supports and services will be available on site for Ƶapp students?
Students in Ƶapp programs can expect a mix of in-person and virtual services.
How will programs be delivered?
We plan to offer in-person programs.
Additional information and FAQs will be added to this web page as the project progresses.
Contact information
Rodney Porter
Executive Director, Communications & Marketing