Ontario For-Profit College With Coveted DLI Number For Sale
Our client is selling a profitable, fully accredited, for-profit vocational career college located in the highly desirable Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This college offers in-demand certificate, diploma, and post-graduate programs in Business, IT, Healthcare, Management, and Hospitality & Tourism. It is registered with Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities and is authorized to issue study permits to international students through its Designated Learning Institution (DLI) number.
The school’s strategic pivot to international student recruitment has driven exceptional enrollment and financial growth. Enrollment tripled to 95 students in 2017 and doubled again to 175 in 2018—a 76% year-over-year increase. Revenues surged 255% to $650K in 2017, with normalized EBITDA reaching $350K (55% margin). In 2018, the college was forecast to hit $1.75M in revenue and $1.35M in EBITDA (77% margin). For 2019, projections indicated continued acceleration, with 285 students, $2.6 million in revenue, and $2 million in EBITDA, representing 200% growth over the previous expansion.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) eligibility
HRSDC Second Career student funding
Program delivery in Quebec for PGWP-eligible students
An international recruitment office in China
This is a rare, turnkey opportunity for buyers seeking a high-margin, international-ready career college in Canada's largest market.
✅ Investment Highlights
Top-Tier Private Career College in the high-growth GTA education market
DLI-Designated & SEVP-Compliant—authorized to issue study permits to international students
200% Enrollment Growth over three years with international-focused programming
2018 Performance: $1.75M revenue | $1.35M EBITDA | 77% margin
2019 Forecast: $2.6M revenue | $2M EBITDA | 285 students
In-demand 1–2 Year Co-Op Programs in Business, IT, Healthcare & Hospitality
Pending OSAP Approval for local student financial aid
Modern Campus Facility in a central urban location with strong transit and housing access
Exceptional Faculty of recognized industry experts
Strong Regulatory Standing and Ministry compliance
Turnkey Management Team to support transition and scale
📞 Next Step
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