Kelowna

Enrollment at Okanagan College continues to rise.

More than 5,200 students have enrolled at Okanagan College this month, an increase of 3.4 per cent over a year ago.

It's the third straight year enrollment has risen.

"These numbers point toward another good year for the college," says Okanagan College President, Jim Hamilton.

"We have exceeded our own and government’s expectation for the past three years and this snapshot of our fall enrollment suggests that we will once again meet and exceed government targets."

Hamilton says other courses and programs begin throughout the year, meaning current numbers will continue to grow.

He says of the four campuses served by Okanagan College, Kelowna has seen the largest growth, increasing by about 5 per cent over a year ago.

Salmon Arm grew by 2.4 per cent, Penticton increased about 1.5 per cent while Vernon remained steady.

"Those numbers are significant but not nearly as important as the students we’re serving and the obvious demand for our programs and services."

Hamilton adds 92 students are also enrolled in distance education.

He says 468 international students are also registered, an increase of twenty-four per cent.