Alberta's Trusted Healthcare Educator

Every career in care starts at a front door.

The front door

An advisor who knows your name, and your funding, before you sit down.

Reception, day one

Small cohorts. An instructor who can see your hands while you learn.

The classroom

Practice on real equipment, before a real patient depends on you.

The skills lab

Then the placement becomes the job.

Your workplace

Calgary's private career college for health care and social services. Hands-on training, expert instructors and real clinical placements.

ABES students in scrubs and gloves handling sample tubes at a lab practice table with their instructor

Designed with industry. Built for your career.

Every ABES course curriculum is accredited and designed in collaboration with leaders in health care and social services. You'll graduate with the skills and hands-on experience top employers expect from day one.

From first class to first shift. Every program ends on the job.

ABES students in scrubs identifying surgical instruments laid out on a draped table
Surgical instrument identification in the Medical Device Reprocessing lab.
  • Small classes

    More opportunities for one-on-one time with instructors.

  • Continuous start dates

    Select from upcoming start dates rather than waiting.

  • Hands-on training

    Classes are interactive, making it easier to learn and retain course material.

  • People who care

    A kind and caring team of professionals from the field, who helps you navigate your next career path.

  • Reputation for success

    Over 30 years of trust and credibility, partnering with the industry's most reputable organizations.

  • Connection to careers

    Nearly 400 long-standing industry partnerships that guarantee you a local practicum placement.

Grand opening · January 2027

Something big is coming.

More room to learn, practise and grow. Get a first look at the new ABES College campus, see what's taking shape inside, and count down with us to opening day.
Explore the new campus →
The new ABES College campus building with the ABES College sign over the entrance

They started where you are.

See what our students are saying on Google Reviews

“They were kind and helpful and made learning interesting and effective.”
Tiffany T.
Medical Laboratory Assistant, Class of 2020
“The CSW course was a life-changing experience to learn, and going out to help the community was one of my best times.”
Luel H.
ABES Graduate, Class of 2025
“Instructors are amazing, great environment and learning experience.”
Sheril S.
ABES Graduate, Class of 2016

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We'll help guide you, talk through funding, and answer every question. No pressure, no commitment.