{"id":976,"date":"2022-01-15T05:16:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-15T05:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-backlisted-colleges-in-canada-tips-to-avoid-fake-colleges\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T09:54:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T09:54:29","slug":"list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Blacklisted Colleges in Canada &#038; How to Avoid Them!"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>In January 2022, 3 Montreal colleges were blacklisted and shut down abruptly, leaving around 2000 Indian students in the dark about their future. Later reports uncovered severe financial irregularities and other illegal activities which led the Canadian government to revoke these schools&#8217; licences. <em>(Source: CBC News) <\/em> <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada\/#Blacklisted_Colleges_in_Canada_Overview\" title=\"Blacklisted Colleges in Canada: Overview\">Blacklisted Colleges in Canada: Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada\/#List_of_Blacklisted_Colleges_in_Canada\" title=\"List of Blacklisted Colleges in Canada\">List of Blacklisted Colleges in Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada\/#Blacklisted_Colleges_Meaning_Process\" title=\"Blacklisted Colleges: Meaning &amp; Process\">Blacklisted Colleges: Meaning &amp; Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada\/#Consequences_of_Studying_in_a_Blacklisted_College\" title=\"Consequences of Studying in a Blacklisted College\">Consequences of Studying in a Blacklisted College<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada\/#Hidden_Consequences_of_Blacklisting\" title=\"Hidden Consequences of Blacklisting\">Hidden Consequences of Blacklisting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada\/#Tips_to_Avoid_Enrolling_in_Blacklisted_Colleges\" title=\"Tips to Avoid Enrolling in Blacklisted Colleges\">Tips to Avoid Enrolling in Blacklisted Colleges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-blacklisted-colleges-in-canada\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Since studying abroad is an expensive decision and most Indian students take hefty student loans to pursue their degrees. Due diligence must be done before finalising any college. This article uncovers what exactly are backlisted colleges and what effects they can have on your career. It will also provide an updated list of blacklisted colleges in Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada-1024x576.png\" alt=\"List of Blacklisted Colleges in Canada\" class=\"wp-image-9297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blacklisted_Colleges_in_Canada_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Blacklisted Colleges in Canada: Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Many students unknowingly join blacklisted colleges only to find out that their degrees are not recognised anywhere. As a result, the graduates can not find a job which forces them to stay back and pursue another degree which becomes another financial burden. This leads to many complications for students. When a college shuts down like the 3 blacklisted colleges in Montreal this year, the validity of the students&#8217; visa expires as they are technically not considered &#8216;students&#8217; anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we have covered every question you might have about blacklisting, including a list of blacklisted colleges in Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Blacklisted_Colleges_in_Canada\"><\/span>List of Blacklisted Colleges in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Like any other country, Canada also has a long list of blacklisted educational institutions. Even the best cities in Canada like Toronto and Ottawa have several blacklisted colleges that students must avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here is the list of blacklisted colleges in Canada that are fined for civil law violations, facing suspension, convicted of criminal activity, banned, or subjected to by-law infractions &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>CanPacific College of Business &amp; English Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quest Language Studies Corp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everest Colleges of Canada Inc. (Everest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guyana Training School for International Skills Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Huron Flight Centre Inc. operating as Huron Flight College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Metal Welding Technology Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archer College Language School Toronto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education Canada College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academy of Teaching and Training Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLLC Canadian Language Learning College Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LSBF Canada Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seneca Groups Inc. o\/a Crown Academic International School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toronto College of Technology Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academy of Teaching and Training Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access Care Academy of Job Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper Madison College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> All these colleges are spread across different provinces like Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/masters-of-social-work-in-canada-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 5 Colleges For Masters Of Social Work In Canada<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blacklisted_Colleges_Meaning_Process\"><\/span>Blacklisted Colleges: Meaning &amp; Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> If a school or a university is blacklisted, then it means that it has lost all its accreditation. In other words, the degree or diploma from this university is not recognised. It usually happens when a university breaks some rules or does something unlawful. Such measures are also taken by the Canadian government if a parent, teacher, agent, or student makes a blacklist request against the school. These claims are investigated and if found true, then the institute will be fined or banned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/toefl-for-canada-pr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL For Canada PR 2022<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> <a class=\"mb-button mb-style-traditional mb-size-default mb-corners-default mb-text-style-default \" style=\"background-color: #3b2bc4;\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/toefl-for-canada-pr\/\">TOEFL For Canada PR 2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Studying_in_a_Blacklisted_College\"><\/span>Consequences of Studying in a Blacklisted College<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nStudents unknowingly enrol themselves in blacklisted colleges in Canada without knowing the actual truth. Spending thousands of dollars and getting enrolled in a blacklisted university might be hard to digest. This can have devastating consequences on the life of the student, both on a personal and professional front. Here are some of them &#8211;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Degrees from blacklisted colleges are not recognised or hold any value in the Canadian job market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since students can not find a job, they are forced to complete another degree to get a credible degree. This leads to an additional financial burden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After a college is blacklisted, the students cannot avail student visa or any other benefits such as student discounts which leads to a lot of paperwork and additional expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going through the ordeal of visa expiration, time spent on getting another degree and additional expenses take a toll on students&#8217; wellbeing as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_Consequences_of_Blacklisting\"><\/span>Hidden Consequences of Blacklisting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> So far, we have seen the consequences of blacklisting only on students. Unfortunately, blacklisting can also damage the reputation of many good institutes. For instance, various sources wrongly convey that a good institute has been blacklisted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has paved the way for several criminals who have started to scam good colleges using fake lists. Criminals go online and make multiple fake blacklist reviews on an institute. Then these criminals blackmail the school either through email or phone and demand a hefty sum of money to take down those fake reviews. Some students also publish wrong information about the institute to blackmail the institute into boosting their marks or grades in exchange to remove the false blacklist review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Study Abroad 2022 - Affordable &amp; Less Competitive Countries | Leap Scholar\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IfvZ1Mi2-T0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Avoid_Enrolling_in_Blacklisted_Colleges\"><\/span>Tips to Avoid Enrolling in Blacklisted Colleges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nNow, that we have the list of blacklisted colleges in Canada, here are some tips that will help international students who do not know the Canadian education landscape well &#8211;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you do enough research. Go through different <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/canada-for-international-students-latest-guide-on-studying-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guides<\/a> offered by different experts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you find that a college is listed as blacklisted on a website, it is not necessarily true that the college is bad or blacklisted. Several scam lists and websites are listing good colleges as blacklisted. So duly research the authenticity of the website before making a call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find other sources that support the claim of college status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can try to reach out to the website and ask for details on why and how the institute was blacklisted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also try reaching out to the alumni students and the present students of the institute to know more about these claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\nOnce you have done all this research, then there is a good chance that you have all the right information to decide whether a university is blacklisted or not.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"List of Blacklisted Colleges in Canada\" class=\"wp-image-9298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Blacklisted-Colleges-in-Canada-2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Before enrolling in an institution, always do proper research and if possible get in touch with alumni to understand the credibility of the school. The list of blacklisted colleges mentioned in this article is no longer operational in Canada, so you don\u2019t have to worry about them. But there might be others who accept students with low scores and therefore students might make the mistake of enrolling in such colleges. If you have low scores but want to ensure that you apply and get admission to reputed and accredited colleges, you can speak to study abroad experts at <a href=\"http:\/\/leapfinance.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LeapScholar.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668667587055\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are there any other blacklisted colleges in Canada that I should know about?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, there are many other blacklisted colleges in Canada. If you have a specific college in mind, we recommend you research the institute and find if it is blacklisted on any of the official government websites. If you are not really sure, contact a professor or a student from the college to get more information.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668667659467\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who bans these colleges? Is it valid?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Canadian government typically bans the colleges listed in this article. This makes it totally valid and legitimate. To be sure, you can even contact the source of information who made the complaint against the college. This will confirm if the ban is genuine or not. If it is valid, plan for another college.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668667676882\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I still apply to these schools if they&#8217;re on the blacklist, or do I need to find another school?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The colleges on the list are closed and you cannot apply to these institutes. It is recommended that you only apply to credible schools as using a degree from a blacklisted college can pose several professional demerits in the longer run.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> In January 2022, 3 Montreal colleges were blacklisted and shut down abruptly, leaving around 2000 Indian students in the dark about their future. Later reports uncovered severe financial irregularities and other illegal activities which led the Canadian government to revoke these schools&#8217; licences. 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