Elder College is passionate about enabling adults over 50 and their communities to remain vibrant, resilient and connected. For more than 30 years, it has provided educational courses and public lectures to nearly 1,500 participants annually. Most reside in central Vancouver Island.

Educational opportunities are first-rate and easy to access. There are no exams, and no grades, just dedicated instructors and keen students learning together in a wide range of academic and lifestyle courses.

Our courses are well-attended. However, Elder College is dependent upon financial donations to continue to provide them and avoid an operating shortfall. Since some students still struggle to pay course fees, furthermore, we have established a permanent endowment fund to support fee remission for those in financial need.

We thank the Nanaimo Foundation for its kind assistance in our fundraising efforts: the Donate button below will take you to the Foundation’s webpage for the Elder College fund.

And on behalf of our students, instructors, and their communities, we thank YOU for making an extraordinary impact!