West Island College

West Island College is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1974 by Terry D. Davies, in response to the need for an academic program dedicated to preparing students for post secondary studies and for the reality of contemporary Canadian society. The College was first established in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, and moved to its present location in 1978 to accommodate its growing student body.

Throughout the College's history, it has met with outstanding success in each of its pursuits. This fact is easily substantiated by the College's rapid growth. The original campus, from a modest genesis of 40 students, now accommodates 450 students in a custom built school.

With a continuing commitment to the balanced academic and social growth of young Canadians,
West Island College embarked on an ambitious program of expansion. In 1982, West Island College of Alberta opened in Calgary.

In 1985, Class Afloat was founded. The co-educational sailing program combined accredited academic classes for senior high school students with one semester or two of world travel aboard a tall ship.

Since Mr Davies' retirement in 2005, these separate legal entities are each governed by their own Board of Governors and operate their educational programs independently of one another.